Up2Date, expertise at your fingertips

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Ann Debaere

Customise your programme to stay ahead of the curve

From 7 to 18 October, Sirris and Agoria present Up2Date (previously known as ‘Acumen’), a comprehensive online event designed to keep you informed about the latest trends and innovations. Over these ten days, join more than 70 interactive online sessions covering a wide range of cutting-edge topics across various domains. 

This article was published on 07/08/2024, updated on 27/08/2024.

Key topics include:

  • Sustainability reporting: learn about the latest standards and practices for transparent and impactful sustainability reports.
  • Green transition: explore strategies for a seamless shift toward environmentally friendly practices and technologies.
  • HR innovations: discover new trends in human resources management, including employee engagement and talent acquisition.
  • Digitalisation: understand the transformative power of digital technologies in enhancing business operations and customer experiences.
  • Product compliance: stay informed about regulatory requirements and ensure your products meet compliance standards.
  • Technological innovation: dive into groundbreaking innovations reshaping industries and driving progress.
  • AI in manufacturing: explore the future of artificial intelligence in the manufacturing sector and its potential to revolutionise production processes.
  • Product innovation: uncover the secrets to successful product development and market disruption.

Why attend Up2Date?

  • Expert-led sessions: gain insights from industry leaders and experts from Sirris and Agoria who are at the forefront of technological and industrial advancements.
  • Interactive learning: engage with interactive sessions that encourage discussion and knowledge sharing to enrich your understanding.
  • Tailored experience: customise your programme to align with your interests and professional needs, ensuring you gain the most relevant insights.

Sirris sessions

During Up2Date, Sirris will present some of the online sessions: 

Innovating & growing, with a little help from Sirris!

7/10/024 | 15:00 | Dutch

In this session, you will find out how Sirris, as a dynamic non-profit organisation, helps Belgian manufacturing companies to innovate and gain a sustainable competitive advantage. Discover how, together with our 150 experts and a network of 200 partners and industrial labs, we support companies in realising their innovation ambitions. 

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Innovating & growing, with a little help from Sirris!

7/10/024 | 15:30 | French

In this session, you will find out how Sirris, as a dynamic non-profit organisation, helps Belgian manufacturing companies to innovate and gain a sustainable competitive advantage. Discover how, together with our 150 experts and a network of 200 partners and industrial labs, we support companies in realising their innovation ambitions. 

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How to solve your production planning problems

9/10/2024 | 15:00 | English

Planning production is a challenging task for many manufacturing companies. These planning issues often result in low delivery reliability, long and unpredictable lead times, and significant chaos on the shop floor. In this session, we will present the primary solutions and explain how to best integrate them. The webinar focuses on straightforward, practical solutions that are accessible to everyone. 

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Explore the true potential of AI in manufacturing! 

10/10/2024 | 15:00 | English

AI is widespread. But what is it all about? And what is its impact on manufacturing? Can it alleviate labour shortages? Support workers? Can tools such as ChatGPT be deployed in production? This webinar delves into the relevance of AI for manufacturing with concrete examples. 

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Generative AI: transforming industry and driving innovation

11/10/2024 | 15:00 | English

Generative AI is a gamechanger with a profound impact on industry and a disruptive potential for innovation. In this session Sirris provides insights in how manufacturing, software and product development companies can build reliable and trustworthy GenAI solutions that go beyond the general purpose use of AI tools such as ChatGPT. 

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Creating successful digital solutions with ‘jobs to be done’

15/10/2024 | 13:00 | Dutch

Discover the key to creating successful digital solutions. In this information session, we introduce a powerful method for understanding what customers really want from digital solutions. We explore the concept of ‘jobs to be done’ and learn how you can apply this to develop solutions that are truly valuable to your users.

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

18/10/2024 | 14:00 | English

We welcome you to Sirris Testlabs, your independent partner for material and product testing. Our extensive network of high-tech labs and skilled experts provides you with detailed reports and advice on tested materials, components or product samples. We are one of the few labs with the expertise to come up with a solution when your product is non-compliant with the applicable regulations. 

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Don't miss this opportunity to stay up-to-date with the latest industry developments and network with professionals from various fields. 

 

Create your own program based on your needs and interests and register now

Have a look at the full Up2Date 2024 programme


 

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