About this expo
The World of Industry, Technology & Science (WoTS) is a prominent biennial technology trade fair held in Utrecht, Netherlands. Positioned as one of Europe's premier events for industrial innovation and technology-driven solutions, WoTS uniquely integrates three distinct domains: the World of Laboratory, the World of Electronics, and the World of Industry. The exhibition's core focus encompasses industrial electronics, automation, and laboratory technology, showcasing a wide array of product groups.
The 2026 edition is projected to attract over 20,000 visitors (2026) and feature more than 430 exhibitors (2026). The target audience includes professionals with strong technical backgrounds, such as engineers, researchers, manufacturers, and technology providers, with approximately 70% of attendees being decision-makers or co-decision-makers (2026). Exhibitors gain significant value through direct engagement with qualified decision-makers, robust lead generation opportunities, and access to a visitor recruitment database exceeding 150,000 contacts (2026).
Organized by FHI Federatie van Technologiebranches, a technology association, WoTS also offers a comprehensive concurrent program. This includes interactive workshops, live demonstrations, and keynote speeches by industry experts, covering topics like Artificial Intelligence and effective trade fair communication. Specific programs for 2026 include the "WoTS Marketing Meeting (2026)" and the "WoTS kick-off (2026)".
Highlights
5 items- Projected over 20,000 visitors (2026)
- Projected more than 430 exhibitors (2026)
- AUMA listed
- Held at Royal Dutch Jaarbeurs Exhibition & Convention Centre, Utrecht, Netherlands
- Features a seminar program with workshops and keynote speeches
FAQ
5 questionsWhen and where will the World of Industry, Technology & Science (WoTS) 2026 be held?+
The event will take place from Tuesday, September 22 to Friday, September 25, 2026, at the Royal Dutch Jaarbeurs Exhibition & Convention Centre in Utrecht, Netherlands.
Who is the organizer of WoTS?+
WoTS is organized by FHI Federatie van Technologiebranches, a technology association.
What industries and products are covered at WoTS?+
WoTS focuses on industrial electronics, automation, and laboratory technology, structured around the World of Laboratory, the World of Electronics, and the World of Industry. Product groups include analyzers, cables, circuit boards, consumables, design tools, flow meters, gases, industrial computers, micro-machines, nano-materials, pipettes, pressure gauges, relays, resistors, scales, semiconductors, sterilizers, switches, and transformers.
How can professionals participate in WoTS?+
Admission to WoTS is free. Exhibitors can connect with decision-makers and utilize a visitor recruitment database of over 150,000 contacts (2026).
Are there any specific programs or registration details for WoTS 2026?+
Admission to WoTS is free. The event includes a seminar program, interactive workshops, live demonstrations, and keynote speeches. Specific programs mentioned for 2026 are the "WoTS Marketing Meeting (2026)" and the "WoTS kick-off (2026)". A "Register" button is available for the "WoTS Marketing Meeting (2026)".