Deputy Minister of Economy and Labour Marjan Risteski addressed the annual industrial conference "MANUFACTURING 2026 – Transformation Towards Innovation," which was held as part of the International Fair for Engineering, Technology, Energy, and Innovation, ENERGO TECHNOMA 2026.
The conference brought together representatives from the industry, institutions, and the expert community to discuss digital transformation, innovation, and the strengthening of the competitiveness of Macedonian production.
"Such trade fairs serve as yet another reminder of the times we live in, of global technological progress, and of the companies that leverage it in their operations. We are no longer discussing the need for digitalization and the introduction of innovations within production facilities; rather, we are talking about their absolute necessity for companies to survive, grow, and remain competitive in the international market," said Deputy Minister Risteski.
Risteski addressed the support that the Government and the Ministry of Economy and Labour provide to domestic companies for their digital transformation, as well as for the development and implementation of innovative technological processes, with the aim of increasing their competitiveness in the international market.
"The Government of the Republic of North Macedonia and the Ministry of Economy and Labour are supporting domestic companies on their path toward technological development and the introduction of innovative models into their production processes through various measures and activities. Our strategic goal is to direct public support toward measures that create long-term value for companies and the economy, and to help domestic companies become stronger, more modern, and better prepared to compete in European and global markets," added Risteski.
The annual industrial conference "MANUFACTURING 2026 – Transformation Towards Innovation" is organized by the Macedonian Association of Metal and Electrical Industry (MAMEI), the Economic Chamber of Macedonia, and the European Digital Innovation Hub – DigitMAK.
