Silesia, a region with strong industrial traditions, plays a key role in Poland’s economic development, being one of the main production centers. However, in the face of the transformation of Industry 5.0, Silesia has faced new challenges related to adapting to modern technologies. In this panel, we will discuss how this region is transforming its industrial sectors, implementing innovations that combine traditional production processes with modern solutions based on artificial intelligence, robotization and digitization. We will consider how Silesia can become a fully sustainable and intelligent industrial center that will use its experience while investing in the future.