Examining the Future of Customization at the 11th Annual Configuration Lifecycle Management Summit

Configit Hosts the 11th Annual Configuration Lifecycle Management Summit

Configit, the global leader in Configuration Lifecycle Management (CLM), is set to host its 11th summit from May 6 to 7, 2026. This two-day virtual event will delve into how manufacturers can profitably extend customization, enable digital flows, and unlock the potential value of artificial intelligence (AI).

As the trend towards mass customization gains traction in the manufacturing sector, challenges arise regarding scalability, profitability, and operational alignment. Currently, over half of manufacturers are already offering personalized products, and nearly all anticipate growing demand for customization in the coming years. This increasing product variability leads to heightened complexity across engineering, sales, manufacturing, and after-sales services. Therefore, manufacturers urgently need to adopt advanced methods for managing product data and configuration logic to boost productivity while minimizing product error risks.

This year's summit will explore how CLM supports manufacturers in overcoming these challenges and realizing the promises of AI and mass product customization by seamlessly connecting systems, data, and logic throughout the product lifecycle. Industry leaders from companies such as Accenture, CNH Industrial, Deloitte, Premier Tech, PTC, and Vestas will share their concrete experiences and insights.

The agenda includes two keynote speeches focusing on the role of AI in discrete manufacturing, particularly how configuration technology can play a pivotal role in successfully implementing AI initiatives. Looking forward, the integration of digital threads and AI is set to become central to manufacturing innovation. Establishing a trustworthy end-to-end product database will be crucial for transforming complexity into scalable growth.

Johan Salenstedt, CEO of Configit, states, "Manufacturers today are challenged to offer more customization while maintaining efficiency and profitability. The key to achieving this balance lies in developing reliable product databases that connect systems and enable confident decision-making. The CLM Summit will showcase how leading organizations are accomplishing this."

About Configit

Configit stands as the global leader in Configuration Lifecycle Management (CLM) solutions, providing critical software for the configuration of complex products. All Configit products are driven by the patented Virtual Tabulation® (VT™) technology, which has redefined product configuration by delivering increased speed and better complexity management. With Virtual Tabulation, Configit enables market leaders to access high-performance, user-friendly configuration solutions. For more details, visit configit.com.

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Join us at the 11th Configuration Lifecycle Management Summit, a pivotal event in the manufacturing calendar, to explore the future of customization and harness the power of AI in your operational frameworks.