Industry, electronics and laboratory technologies meet in Utrecht from 22 to 25 September. World of Industry Technology and Science 2026 brings the three exhibition areas together at Jaarbeurs Utrecht under the WoTS umbrella for four days of practical showcases.
Practical information for WoTS 2026
The event takes place at the Royal Dutch Jaarbeurs Exhibition & Convention Centre, Jaarbeursplein 6, occupying halls 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11. Opening hours are Tuesday 22 September and Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 from 09.30 to 17.00 and Friday 25 from 09.30 to 15.30. Admission is free with prior registration.
An official event app for iOS and Android allows visitors to plan the visit, use the floor plan and contact exhibitors. Parking areas P2, P4 and P6 serve the complex and P+R Westraven offers a tram link to the Jaarbeurs.
Sectors and company profile at WoTS
The exposition is organised into World of Industry, World of Electronics and World of Laboratory. That mix points to a concentration on industrial automation and robotics, industrial electronics and laboratory and analytical technology. Expect manufacturers of analytical instrumentation, system integrators for process control and vendors of test and measurement solutions.
Programme highlights at WoTS 2026
The programme combines on-floor demonstrations and scheduled talks. The High Tech Trophy showcases innovative entries with a public vote for the winning solution. The agenda includes featured presentations such as Jarno Duursma on the accelerating pace of AI development.
Visitor services include career corners with vacancy boards and one-to-one coaching, a LinkedIn photographer for professional profile pictures and themed gadgets linked to each exhibition world.
How to prepare commercial prospecting at WoTS
Prepare in three concrete steps. First, use the official app to filter exhibitors by vertical and book meetings. Second, set clear visit objectives such as collecting product specs, validating integrations or closing pilot agreements. Third, prioritise live demos on the stand since in-situ testing reduces sales lead time.
Bring technical datasheets in both PDF and QR form and prepare a daily target list of 8 to 10 priority companies. In initial contacts request the person responsible for product or R D and secure a follow up slot for technical trials.
Final note and next step
WoTS 2026 pairs practical demonstrations with tools that support technical sales and procurement decisions. If you are evaluating automation or analytical equipment, schedule demo slots via the event app and prepare use cases to validate on site. Consult the official site at https://fhi.nl/wots for registration, floor plans and the full agenda.
