Industry 5.0: what we learned from our latest roundtable with industry experts?

Industry 5.0: Insights from Our Latest Roundtable with Industry Experts

On October 7, 2025, the 10th edition of the Industry 5.0 Barometer was presented at a preview event held at the Les Échos auditorium. This edition, expanded to include Franco-German perspectives, offers a cross-border view of industrial dynamics in Europe.

Key Highlights from the Industry 5.0 Barometer

The discussions revealed significant progress by companies in integrating human and environmental factors alongside deploying artificial intelligence (AI). However, challenges remain regarding scaling solutions effectively and maintaining data quality.

“Tomorrow’s industrial performance relies on a balanced partnership between technology, data, and people.”
— Olivier Fontanille, Associate Partner, Wavestone

Expert Roundtable Discussion

The event featured a panel moderated by Corentin Hattier, Senior Consultant at Wavestone. Experts focused on major Industry 5.0 trends, including:

All panelists agreed that the future of industry depends on sustainable cooperation between data, technology, and people.

“Tomorrow’s industry will rely on a sustainable partnership between data, technology, and people.”
— Industry Experts Roundtable
Conclusion

The 2025 Barometer confirms ongoing transformation in industry, aiming to balance performance with sustainability and human well-being.

Author's summary: The 10th Industry 5.0 Barometer reveals Europe’s industry is evolving toward a sustainable future, balancing technology, data, and human factors for lasting performance.

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Wavestone Wavestone — 2025-11-07