PLOT Conference 2026 accelerates technology at Circuit Zandvoort
On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, the Environmental Technology Platform is organizing the annual PLOT Conference at a special location: Circuit Zandvoort. Under the banner Impact by Acceleration This edition is entirely dedicated to acceleration. Not only on the track, but especially in technology, innovation, and collaboration.
Due to increasing product complexity, shorter development cycles, and stricter quality requirements, the need for advanced testing and validation methods is growing. The PLOT Conference demonstrates how organizations can achieve acceleration by testing, simulating, and collaborating smarter.
With a strong substantive program, With inspiring speakers and three content tracks, the conference targets suppliers, end-users, machine builders, and test professionals who want to move forward. The focus is on the field. reliability.
Keynotes by David Delaux and Marc Giannone
The conference opens with a keynote by Professor David Delaux of Valeo. He shares his vision on technological cooperation in Europe and the acceleration needed to be internationally successful.
Marc Giannone, Chief Engineer at Van Amersfoort Racing and founder of Raceforce Global, specifically addresses acceleration in motorsport. He explains how advanced simulation of environmental conditions and digital twinning accelerate testing and innovation in this sector.
Three tracks around acceleration and reliability
The program consists of three parallel tracks with twelve substantive lectures by experts in the field.
- Track 1: Accelerated testing (new)
This new track builds on the reliability track, but goes a step further: how do you accelerate test processes, increase reliability, and simulate the lifespan of devices under challenging conditions? - Track 2: Mechanical Engineering
Aimed at new target groups and professionals exploring mechanical engineering. An accessible track that provides insight into the basic principles of environmental technology in relation to mechanical engineering. - Track 3: Explorers
For participants who want to discover new opportunities and seek inspiration for innovations and applications.
Meeting, learning, and looking ahead
The PLOT Conference is known as the platform where industry professionals meet, share knowledge, and start new collaborations. With the unique setting of Circuit Zandvoort, the link between speed and technology becomes immediately tangible this year.
Practical information
Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Location: Circuit Zandvoort
More information and registration: fhi.nl/plotconferentie
About the Environmental Technology Platform
The conference is organized every other year by the Environmental Technology Platform (PLOT): an active network of professionals that exchanges knowledge, strengthens each other, and advances the field. PLOT is part of FHI, the federation of technology sectors.