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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
     
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All Sirris sessions @ Up2Date 2026

Managing vulnerabilities under the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA): from discovery to disclosure

07/10/2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 | webinar | English

A practical session on  Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) requirements for vulnerability management and responsible disclosure.    

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Open Innovation without losing IP: Practical Strategies for Collaborative R&D

07/10/2026 | 11:30 - 12:30 | webinar | English

Discover how to collaborate successfully with external partners while protecting your know-how, technology and intellectual property.

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Smart Manufacturing Barometer 2026: where are Flemish manufacturing companies investing

08/10/2026 | 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.

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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.

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System mapping: impact and insight in complex challenges

08/10/2026 | 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.

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Industrial prototyping for medical technology and life sciences

08/10/2026 | 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.

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Welcome to Sirris testlabs

09/10/2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 | webinar | English

Welcome to Sirris testlabs: your trusted partner in material and product testing.

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Multimodal AI: combining cameras, sensors, and 
context 

09/10/2026 | 11:00 - 11:30 | webinar | English

Learn how to manage data from different sources with multimodal AI. 

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AI as Defender: Rethinking Security by Design

09/10/2026 | 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.

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Towards the ideal IT architecture for manufacturing SMEs

12/10/2026 | 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. 

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Predictive maintenance: beyond the hype 

12/10/2026 | 11:00 - 12:00 | webinar | English

Discover what it really takes to make predictive maintenance work.

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Made Real Demonstrators: how to realistically digitalize and integrate AI on the shopfloor

12/10/2026 | 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. 

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Better forecasts at a fraction of the cost, with GenAI

13/10/2026 | 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.

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Basics of IPR

13/10/2026 | 11:00 - 11:30 | webinar | English

This session provides a clear foundation for recognising these assets, protecting them and turning them into business growth.

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Accelerating smart manufacturing with a serious game

13/10/2026 | 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. 

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Time-to-market for new products

14/10/2026 | 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.

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Reuse, repair, refurbish, and remanufacture

14/10/2026 | 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.

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Industrial AI

15/10/2026 | 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. 

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AI for energy efficiency and sustainability 

15/10/2026 | 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. 

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Industrial prototyping for medical technology and life sciences

16/10/2026 | 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.

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Making collaboration and co-creation work

16/10/2026 | 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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Date

07 October - 16 October 2026

Location

Online

Price

Gratis

Language

English

Dutch

French

Status

Open

Contact person

For all practical information, information on invoicing, location etc of this event, please contact our event manager 

adres events@sirris.be

Partners

In collaboration with

Date

07 October - 16 October 2026

Location

Online

Price

Gratis

Language

English

Dutch

French

Status

Open