SimtOS 2026: 100,000 visitors and focus on AI Factory

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These parallel events spiced up Simtos 2026

Visitors also showed great interest in the parallel Simtos 2026 events. Participants took part in a number of programs. These included the Global AX Manufacturing Innovation Conference, the Open Conference, Career Connect (job fair), the Women Engineers' Network Forum and the Technical Tour, which further strengthened the fair's role in connecting industry, talent and technology. Career Connect was developed around the theme of "AI-driven autonomous manufacturing meets talent", demonstrating tangible results and strong potential among participants. And jobseekers who took part in recruitment interviews and consultations also visited the exhibition. This shows that Career Connect has the potential to become a new platform that connects companies, talent and the industry. Finally, the Women Engineers' Network Forum focused on female engineers. It offered insights into their important role in the technical world and the future direction of women in the manufacturing sector.

Lessons learned! After the Simtos is before the Simtos...

Through this exhibition, Simtos has once again proven that it is a platform that knows how to present both the present and the future of the manufacturing industry and its rapidly evolving ecosystem. Building on the results of this exhibition, the Simtos organizers are already preparing for the next edition with vigor. And throughout the exhibition, there have been numerous requests to participate in Simtos 2028, they emphasize, reflecting the strong interest and anticipation from companies. The 2028 edition is expected to take place from April 3 to 7, 2028, once again in the Kintex 1 and 2 halls.

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A total of 1,315 companies from 35 countries took part as exhibitors at Simtos 2026. The organisers emphasise that visitor numbers exceeded 100,000.(Source: Simtos)

Visitors also showed great interest in the Simtos 2026 events taking place in parallel. Attendees took part in a range of programmes, for example. (Source: Simtos)

It is reported that the number of visitors who registered in advance for Simtos 2026 has increased significantly. This serves as proof that this approach is the right one when it comes to engaging potential visitors.(Source: Simtos)

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