A more productive and competitive industry strengthens its ability to generate employment, attract investment, and respond more efficiently to the challenges of an economic and technological environment that is constantly transforming. In this context, the adoption of best practices, innovation, and the development of new organizational capabilities have become fundamental elements for driving the sustainable growth of companies.

With the aim of continuing to strengthen productivity and promote continuous improvement in the industry of Nuevo León, the Centro de Competitividad de Monterrey (CCM) y CAINTRA They will carry out the days October 13, 14 and 15 in CINTERMEX a new edition of Slim Organization Meeting (EOE) 2026, in which it is expected to have the participation of about 700 attendees.

A space for operational excellence and innovation

The EOE 2026 It will bring together business leaders, experts, and organizations that are transforming their operations through the Operational excellence, digitalization and sustainabilityIt offers a space to share experiences, learn about best practices, and acquire tools aimed at increasing the efficiency and competitiveness of companies.

As one of the main elements of this edition, the meeting will feature two specialized tracks: Large Companies and SMEsWith content designed according to the specific challenges and needs of each type of organization.

Track Great Companies: Digitalization, AI, and Organizational Transformation

For the Large CompaniesThe agenda will focus on topics such as Digitization and artificial intelligence in industryChange management and organizational alignment, as well as organizational transformation, productivity, and sustainability.

Among the main thematic axes are the keynote lectures:

• "Productivity and competitiveness in times of pressure: strategies to optimize costs, talent, and supply chains", delivered by Santiago Carbonell, Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company
• "From the initiative to the system: how to scale the transformation without losing focus", by Javier Estrella, from Supply Chain Wizard.

The agenda will also include conferences and panels on Digital transformation and artificial intelligenceNew organizational capabilities and leadership, as well as success stories in implementation Lean methodologies and projects of continuous improvement.

Practical topics such as Business AnalyticsArtificial intelligence agents applied to manufacturing, industrial cybersecurity, workplace management, and the combined use of Lean, Python and artificial intelligence for operational decision-making.

Track PyMEs: Sustainable growth and value chains

For his part, the Track PyMEs It will be aimed at strengthening organizational culture and excellence, digitalization, integration into value chains, and sustainable growth.

As part of this program, conferences will be held focused on:

• The construction of companies capable of climbing
• The strengthening of the relationship between suppliers and large companies
• The preparation of SMEs for growing within value chains

The 2026 edition of the EOE will also include CCM Business Clinic, an exclusive space for SMEs where participants will be able to discuss directly with experts challenges related to professionalization, productivity, sales, quality, inventories, digitalization, talent development, and preparation for certifications and new markets.

Industrial visits: direct learning at leading plants

The closing of the event is scheduled for Industrial visits on the third day of activitiesThrough which participants will be able to directly learn about operational excellence practices, Lean transformation, digitalization, automation, sustainability, and continuous improvement implemented by leading companies from Nuevo León.

A key event for industrial competitiveness

In this way, the Smart Organization Meeting 2026 It reaffirms its role as a platform to bring companies of different sizes closer to tools, experiences, and models that contribute to raising their productivity and competitiveness, under a vision that integrates continuous improvement, digital transformation and sustainable growth.

For more information about the event, check the official page: https://ccmty.com/evento/encuentro-de-organizaciones-esbeltas-2026/