Agenda

SMAFACC 2026 brings together experts and businesses in the fields of digitalisation, automation and smart manufacturing. Discover insights, case studies and innovations.

Discover how Rapid Learning Cycles prevents late-stage design changes and speeds up product development, without compromising on cost, quality or user experience.

Discover how to better integrate machinery and production, ERP and MES data and turn them into actionable insights. Featuring real-world case studies, interactive workshops and lab visits at Ghent University and Sirris.

Test digital work instructions, multilingual communication and interactive training tools in a hands-on workshop.

Find out during a live demo how AI is used in graphic production and construction, and build your own dashboard in the workshop using local AI, open-source software and your own production data.

Grow with QRM: shorter lead times, lower costs, higher delivery reliability

Discover how to combine strong barrier properties with recyclability in paper packaging through practical demonstrations of testing, recycling and analysis methods.

Turn complex business challenges into a clear system map and identify where action can make the biggest difference.

A hands-on afternoon to explore and test three digital solutions for the manufacturing industry.

Gain expert insight into peelable coating technologies, testing methods and Peeldesign results, with practical guidance to assess their value for your applications.