{"id":81517,"date":"2026-04-20T14:34:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T12:34:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fhi.nl\/?page_id=81517"},"modified":"2026-04-20T14:39:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T12:39:32","slug":"persbericht-wots","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fhi.nl\/en\/persbericht-wots\/","title":{"rendered":"WoTS Press Release"},"content":{"rendered":"<header id=\"header\" class=\"header header--low\">\n\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"header__background header__background--graphic\"><\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"header__content\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"header__first header__first--alone\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"header__title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\tWoTS Press Release \t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"header__dots-line\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"431\" height=\"9\" viewbox=\"0 0 431 9\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M430.799 4.192a1.136 1.136 0 1 1-2.272-.001 1.136 1.136 0 0 1 2.272 0Zm-27.272 0a1.135 1.135 0 1 1-2.27 0 1.135 1.135 0 0 1 2.27 0Zm-27.27 0a1.136 1.136 0 1 1-2.272-.001 1.136 1.136 0 0 1 2.272 0Zm-27.272 0a1.39 1.39 0 1 1-2.78 0 1.39 1.39 0 0 1 2.78 0Zm-27.78 0a1.645 1.645 0 1 1-3.29 0 1.645 1.645 0 0 1 3.29 0Zm-28.29 0a1.9 1.9 0 1 1-3.799 0 1.9 1.9 0 0 1 3.799 0Zm-28.799 0a2.154 2.154 0 1 1-4.308 0 2.154 2.154 0 0 1 4.308 0Zm-29.308 0a2.41 2.41 0 1 1-4.819 0 2.41 2.41 0 0 1 4.819 0Zm-29.819 0a2.663 2.663 0 1 1-5.326.001 2.663 2.663 0 0 1 5.326-.001Zm-30.327 0a2.919 2.919 0 1 1-5.837 0 2.919 2.919 0 0 1 5.837 0Zm-30.837 0a3.173 3.173 0 1 1-6.345.001 3.173 3.173 0 0 1 6.345 0Zm-31.346 0a3.428 3.428 0 1 1-6.856 0 3.428 3.428 0 0 1 6.856 0Zm-31.856 0a3.683 3.683 0 1 1-7.365 0 3.683 3.683 0 0 1 7.365 0Zm-32.365 0a3.937 3.937 0 1 1-7.875 0 3.937 3.937 0 0 1 7.875 0Zm-32.874 0a4.192 4.192 0 1 1-8.384 0 4.192 4.192 0 0 1 8.384 0Z\" fill=\"#FFF960\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"text bg--white\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='heading-wrapper'><svg width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 13 13\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><circle cx=\"6.394\" cy=\"6.5\" r=\"6.394\" fill=\"#000\"\/><\/svg><h2>PRESS RELEASE<\/h2><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text__content text__content--1-col\">\n\t\t\t<h1>World of Industry, Technology &amp; Science 2026: technology for the industry of tomorrow<\/h1>\n<h2>The Benelux&#039;s largest technology trade fair returns to Utrecht<\/h2>\n<p>April 9, 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>From September 22 to 25, 2026, Jaarbeurs Utrecht will be the venue for the World of Industry, Technology &amp; Science (WoTS). The largest technology trade fair in the Benelux brings together professionals from industry, electronics, and laboratory technology around current innovations and strategic developments in their field.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With three worlds\u2014World of Industry, World of Electronics, and World of Laboratory\u2014WoTS offers a complete overview of technological advancements and practical applications on the exhibition floor. This gives visitors a clear picture of what is happening within their field and what the future holds.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe sector is in a phase where digitalization, automation, and sustainability are no longer isolated developments, but reinforce each other. WoTS 2026 shows how these technologies can be directly deployed in production and development environments,\u201d says FHI Director Andreas Meijer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Focus on AI, digitalization and sustainable technology<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The exhibition opens with a keynote by AI expert Jarno Duursma, who addresses the impact of generative AI on industrial processes and the changing role of human-machine interaction. The program includes dozens of substantive sessions on topics including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>AI and machine learning in industrial automation<\/li>\n<li>Data-driven engineering and production<\/li>\n<li>Cybersecurity in OT environments<\/li>\n<li>Sustainable and energy-efficient technologies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Over six hundred exhibitors and well-known international players<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On the exhibition floor, more than six hundred exhibitors showcase their latest systems, products, and solutions. Participants include international players such as Honeywell, Schneider Electric, Mitsubishi Electric Europe, Rockwell Automation, and Routeco.<br \/>\nNew in 2026 is the startup street, where young technology companies present their innovations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Demonstrations, theme pavilions and Tech Trophy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This year, WoTS is introducing a gadget in all worlds for the first time. Visitors collect parts for a calibrated EMI meter in the World of Electronics, or build a LEGO gadget in the World of Industry and the World of Laboratory.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the exhibition offers various themed pavilions and live demonstrations where interested parties can see technology in action. A Cyber Security Escape Room is set up in the World of Industry. In the World of Electronics, visitors vote for the most innovative electronic solution during the Tech Trophy Award.<\/p>\n<p>There is also a focus on young professionals and career switchers. For instance, there are free CV scans by HR experts, and a professional photographer takes professional profile photos for LinkedIn.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the organization<br \/>\n<\/strong>WoTS is organized by FHI, FEDA, and Macheva &amp; Bulk Vereniging. FHI represents over 650 companies in the technology industry and promotes knowledge sharing and innovation within the sector.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Access and opening hours<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A visit to WoTS is free. Register via <a href=\"https:\/\/fhi.nl\/en\/wots.\/\">https:\/\/fhi.nl\/wots.<\/a><br \/>\nLocation: Jaarbeurs Utrecht, Halls 7 through 11<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday, September 22, 09:30 \u2013 17:00<br \/>\nWednesday, September 23, 09:30 \u2013 17:00<br \/>\nThursday, September 24, 09:30 \u2013 17:00<br \/>\nFriday, September 25, 09:30 \u2013 17:00<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>END OF PRESS RELEASE<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note to the editor<br \/>\n<\/strong>For questions or more information about WoTS, you can contact us via info@wots.nl.<\/p>\n<p>Contact details<\/p>\n<p>From: FHI, Federation of Technology Branches<br \/>\nWebsite: www.fhi.nl<br \/>\nContact person: Hans Risseeuw<br \/>\nPhone: 033 465 75 07<br \/>\nEmail: hans.risseeuw@fhi.nl<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"branches":[],"events":[],"secretariat":[],"categories":[],"themes_tax":[],"class_list":["post-81517","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - 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