Up2Date 2026 | Expert insights at your fingertips
Stay one step ahead of your competitors with Up2Date 2026, the digital event organized by Sirris and Agoria. In just ten days, you will discover more than 90 interactive sessions presented by leading industry experts.
AI developments, cybersecurity, opportunities in the defense market, technological integration and more, you choose what is relevant to your organization.
You will gain access to current insights, practical tips, and answers to questions that are relevant to your sector right now. No theoretical detours, just direct knowledge that will make a difference tomorrow. Up2Date is your compass in a world of change.
For whom?
This event is for members of Sirris and Agoria:
- Innovation leaders, technical managers, and engineers within member companies who want to stay ahead of regulatory, technological, and industrial developments
- Decision-makers and strategists looking to align innovation with new requirements in areas like digitalisation, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing
- R&D and policy-focused professionals who need concrete insights and guidance to anticipate change and take action
With 90+ sessions to choose from, participants can build their own personalised programme and discover how Sirris and Agoria can help them.
Key takeaways
- Stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving regulatory and technological landscape
- Understand how upcoming regulations will impact your business and how to prepare
- Discover tools, guidance and support Sirris can offer to help you respond effectively
- Build your own learning path by selecting from 90+ focused sessions
- Connect with peers and experts for valuable networking and collaboration
All Sirris sessions @ Up2Date 2026
Managing vulnerabilities under the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA): from discovery to disclosure07/10/2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 | webinar | English A practical session on Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) requirements for vulnerability management and responsible disclosure. |
Open Innovation without losing IP: Practical Strategies for Collaborative R&D07/10/2026 | 11:30 - 12:30 | webinar | English Discover how to collaborate successfully with external partners while protecting your know-how, technology and intellectual property. |
Smart Manufacturing Barometer 2026: where are Flemish manufacturing companies investing08/10/2026 | 10:00 - 10:30 | webinar | Dutch Based on the latest Smart Manufacturing Barometer, this session provides you with insights into the key trends shaping the future of manufacturing. |
AI on the shopfloor: what already works in practice?08/10/2026 | 11:00 - 11:30 | webinar | Dutch Discover how companies are already using AI for quality control, operator support, process analysis, and data-driven decision-making. |
System mapping: impact and insight in complex challenges08/10/2026 | 11:30 - 12:00 | webinar | Dutch Discover how systems analysis reveals relationships, dynamics, and leverage points, engages stakeholders, and supports the development of shared, action-oriented strategies. |
Industrial prototyping for medical technology and life sciences08/10/2026 | 15:00 - 15:30 | webinar | French During this session, you will, among other things, discover how industrial prototyping helps companies validate concepts faster and reduce technical risks. |
Welcome to Sirris testlabs09/10/2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 | webinar | English Welcome to Sirris testlabs: your trusted partner in material and product testing. |
Multimodal AI: combining cameras, sensors, and |
AI as Defender: Rethinking Security by Design09/10/2026 | 12:00 - 12:30 | webinar | English This session explores how agentic AI is reshaping security by design through adaptive threat modeling, automated governance, and continuous risk analysis. |
Towards the ideal IT architecture for manufacturing SMEs12/10/2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 | webinar | Dutch In this webinar, we show how manufacturing companies can first optimise their processes and data structure before selecting the right IT architecture. |
Predictive maintenance: beyond the hype12/10/2026 | 11:00 - 12:00 | webinar | English Discover what it really takes to make predictive maintenance work. |
Made Real Demonstrators: how to realistically digitalize and integrate AI on the shopfloor12/10/2026 | 13:00 - 14:00 | webinar | English Get to know the Sirris ‘4.0 Made Real’ demonstrators: hands-on setups that show how Industry 4.0 technologies help companies move forward. |
Better forecasts at a fraction of the cost, with GenAI13/10/2026 | 10:00 - 10:30 | webinar | English Discover how GenAI is disrupting the forecasting landscape, and gain insight into the opportunities this technology can offer your business. |
Basics of IPR13/10/2026 | 11:00 - 11:30 | webinar | English This session provides a clear foundation for recognising these assets, protecting them and turning them into business growth. |
Accelerating smart manufacturing with a serious game13/10/2026 | 12:00 - 12:30 | webinar | English Discover how the Sirris Serious Game helps companies explore technology choices, understand their impact on business performance, and build a shared vision for the future. |
Time-to-market for new products14/10/2026 | 10:00 - 10:30 | webinar | Dutch In this webinar, we explore the factors that determine time-to-market and the levers organisations can use to innovate faster. |
Reuse, repair, refurbish, and remanufacture14/10/2026 | 11:00 - 12:00 | webinar | Dutch Discover how an iterative approach helps you develop a business case step by step, reduce risks and learn faster what works. |
Industrial AI15/10/2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 | webinar | English In this webinar, we explore how to assess your AI readiness, identify data gaps, and build a realistic roadmap for successful industrial AI adoption. |
AI for energy efficiency and sustainability15/10/2026 | 11:30 - 12:00 | webinar | English In this session, we explore how AI helps monitor processes, detect inefficiencies, and support more sustainable and energy-efficient operations. |
Industrial prototyping for medical technology and life sciences16/10/2026 | 09:30 - 10:00 | webinar | English During this session, you will, among other things, discover how industrial prototyping helps companies validate concepts faster and reduce technical risks. |
Making collaboration and co-creation work16/10/2026 | 11:00 - 12:00 | webinar | Dutch In this session, we share key lessons from collaborations between sheltered workshops and manufacturing companies. |
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