Indumation 2026 - visit the Innovation Hub
The factory of the future is bright
At Indumation 2026, Sirris shows that the factory of the future is not a dark factory, but a human-centred and highly automated environment that companies are already building today. From the Innovation Hub, Sirris and its partners demonstrate how smart technologies help manufacturing companies become more productive, flexible and sustainable.
This approach is part of how Sirris supports manufacturing companies in their transformation. At Indumation, this support takes shape through concrete demonstrations, expert classes and practical insights that can be directly applied on the shop floor.
For who?
- Manufacturing companies and SMEs with flexible production environments
- Production, operations and innovation managers
- Engineering and automation managers
- Technology and solution providers
- HR and training managers in industry
Key Take-aways
You will gain insight into how technology serves people:
- Smart automation and autonomous logistics (AGV/AMR)
- Vision-supported robotics for flexible production
- Operator support and digital work instructions
- Data-driven production control and quality inspection
- Training and skills development for Industry 4.0
- And more!
Discover applications and demos from:
- Smart Assembly Demonstrator Kortrijk
Connected production, operator support, automated logistics (AGV/AMR) and digital training. - AMR4FOOD
Guidance on the deployment of AMRs and AGVs in the food industry. - VIRAL
Evaluation of vision systems and smart algorithms for industrial robotics. - Skills4.0
Development of technical and soft skills through tools and demonstrations.
Programme
During Indumation 2026, Sirris hosts a range of activities in the Innovation Hub, including live demos, expert classes and an inspiring nocturne, showcasing practical digital and AI-driven innovation on the shop floor.
Date/Hour | Subject | Speakers |
| 04/02 13:30–14:00 | Organising Digital Success - expert class At Indumation, Peter Verhasselt shows how technological ambitions can be translated into concrete results. You receive a practical step-by-step approach to accelerate adoption and take teams along, step by step. | Peter Verhasselt - Sirris |
| 05/02 15u35 -17:00 | Lessons learned from China: The factory of the future is bright The nocturne opens with a keynote by China expert Pascal Coppens (Lessons learned from China – The factory of the future is bright), followed by a panel discussion on on how high-mix, low-volume production keeps European industry competitive. After the debate, participants join a guided tour through the Innovation Hub, followed by networking with a drink. | Keynote Pascal Coppens Panel Grisja Lobbestael - Flanders Make Herman Derache - Sirris Tom Verbaeten - CNH Industrial Karel Viaene - Vintecc Closing remarks Jean de Béthune - Provincie West-VL |
| 06/02 13:00–14:00 | Start 2 AI operate - expert class Jeroen Smets demonstrates how AI is already being applied in practice on the production floor. Through real-life examples, you discover how data and monitoring make production and assembly processes more efficient and consistent. | Jeroen Smets - Sirris |
The Innovation Hub is a joint group stand, organised by POM West Flanders, Agoria, Sirris and Flanders Make. From this central hub, they jointly demonstrate how people, technology and digitalisation reinforce each other in the manufacturing industry of tomorrow. In addition, UGent, Howest, RTC, VIVES, KU Leuven and TUA will also be present at Indumation 2026 with their own individual stands, where they will showcase their expertise, research results and practical applications.
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