Program trade show ESEF Maakindustrie 2024 in theme of next step in production process

Utrecht Jan. 30, 2024 - From March 12 to 15, Royal Dutch Jaarbeurs will open its doors for the ESEF Maakindustrie trade fair. With the theme 'The makeability of tomorrow', more than 175 exhibitors will show how the manufacturing industry deals with topics such as digitalization, robotization and sustainability. Ricardo Vivas, exhibition manager ESEF Maakindustrie: "We offer an extensive knowledge program with leading speakers such as Martin van Dord (NRK), Jeroen Broekhuijsen (TNO) and Jelle Koning (Podumize). These frontrunners will explain current topics on circular plastics, smarter working and the digital future of the industry, among others. Everyone can get ready for an inspiring fair." The ESEF Maakindustrie trade fair takes place simultaneously with the TechniShow trade fair.

Leaders talking about the future of the manufacturing industry
In various theaters, visitors gain knowledge during sessions by inspiring speakers. One of the speakers is Annelies Visser of TopFabriek. According to her, you get output from the undercurrent of your organization. According to Visser, this is where a lot of potential lies. Annelies Visser: "The greatest potential is not in the people or in the machines, but in the connections between them."

Women in the Manufacturing Industry
This edition features a special sub-event "Women in the Manufacturing Industry. During a panel discussion, several women will discuss their experiences. For example, Eline van Uden, filmmaker and copywriter in tech, will tell a story about role models in the industry. Additionally, Nina Hoff of byFlow will share a candid story about what it's like to lead a startup that grows into a successful company. Ricardo Vivas: "Women are playing a growing role in the manufacturing industry. They now hold leadership positions, do engineering work and are involved in advanced technology developments. The shift toward greater diversity highlights women's potential for valuable contributions to technological advancement and industrial growth. So for us, it is reason enough to establish a special program component for women in the Manufacturing Industry."

Deep dive into latest technologies and innovations
At the trade fair, experts from Teqnow Koninklijke Metaalunie provide themed tours for visitors. Professionals get insights into improving business processes through data. In addition, visitors get explanations on how to achieve a manageable, reproducible and error-free production process. Ricardo Vivas: "We offer these theme tours especially to executives and work planners of SME manufacturing companies who feel the need to improve processes, but are not sure where to start."

'Make' and 'buy' under one roof
The ESEF Maakindustrie trade fair takes place simultaneously with the TechniShow trade fair. The strength of this combination is that it brings 'make' and 'buy' under one roof.Together, ESEF Maakindustrie and TechniShow form the largest platform in the Benelux in the field of industrial production technology, processing and treatment of metals, plastics, accessories and tools. This is the stage where business, research, education and government meet, for demonstrations, innovations and networking moments."Visitors are therefore most welcome to visit both trade fairs in order to achieve a perfect combination of 'make and buy' solutions," explains Ricardo Vivas.

The trade fair ESEF Maakindustrie is the most important event in the Benelux in the field of subcontracting, outsourcing, product development and engineering.

The trade fair ESEF Maakindustrie will take place from March 12 to 15, 2024 in Royal Jaarbeurs in Utrecht. Get a free ticket via event.maakindustrie.nl. With the ticket for ESEF Maakindustrie, visitors also have free access to the trade show TechniShow.

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