From 22 to 25 September 2026, Jaarbeurs Utrecht will be the stage for the World of Industry, Technology & 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 fields.
With three worlds, World of Industry, World of Electronics and World of Laboratory, WoTS offers a complete overview of technological progress and practical applications on the exhibition floor. This gives visitors a clear picture of what is happening in their field and what developments they can expect in the future.
Digitalisation, AI and sustainable technology across all three worlds.
“The sector is in a phase in which digitalisation, automation and sustainability are no longer separate developments, but reinforce one another. WoTS shows how these technologies can be applied directly in laboratories, production and development environments,” says FHI Director Andreas Meijer. “Their applicability will be visible on the exhibition floor across all three worlds.”
AI expert Jarno Duursma will give two keynotes during the trade fair week on the impact of generative AI on industrial processes, electronics development and laboratory automation.
The content programme includes dozens of presentations, including on:
- AI and machine learning in industrial automation, embedded systems and lab research
- Data-driven engineering, electronics design and analytical workflows
- Cybersecurity in OT environments and connected devices
- Sustainable technologies for production, electronics and laboratories
More than four hundred exhibitors and well-known international players
More than four hundred exhibitors will showcase their latest systems, products and solutions. Participants include international players such as Honeywell, Schneider Electric, Mitsubishi Electric Europe, Rockwell Automation and Routeco. Leading companies in electronics and laboratory technology will also present their innovations, including measurement and testing equipment, sensor technology, analytical instruments and life science equipment.
Demonstrations, theme pavilions and the High Tech Trophy
This year, WoTS is introducing a gadget in all worlds for the first time. Visitors will collect parts of a calibrated EMI meter in the World of Electronics, or build a LEGO gadget in the World of Industry and the World of Laboratory.
Each world will also offer its own demonstrations and pavilions, including:
- World of Industry: live Ethernet APL demo, student pavilion and Smart Industry Plaza.
- World of Electronics: Development Pavilion, student teams and demonstrations of testing and measurement equipment.
- World of Laboratory: X-peditions, the mini-symposium “Designing and furnishing laboratories” and various workshops and expert sessions.
In all worlds, visitors can vote for the High Tech Trophy Award for the most innovative solution.
About the organisation
WoTS is organised by FHI, Feda and Macheva & Bulk Association. FHI represents more than 650 companies in the technological industry and promotes knowledge sharing and innovation within the sector.
Admission and opening hours
A visit to WoTS is free of charge. If you are interested register yourself with this link.
Location: Jaarbeurs Utrecht, Hal 7 until 11
Opening hours:
- Tuesday 22 September: 09:30–17:00
- Wednesday 23 September: 09:30–17:00
- Thursday 24 September: 09:30–17:00
- Friday 25 September: 09:30–15:30
