Full Two-Day Programme at the 2026 Control Expert Days

The Control Expert Days have been launched successfully with a jam-packed line-up of world-class presentations. On 20 and 21 May 2026, the quality assurance industry is convening at this event which supports and complements the Control international trade fair for quality assurance. In addition to the exhibition, attention will also be focused on professional communication, the sharing of expert knowledge and personal networking. The presentations held on the first day of the event dealt with “Quality Management and Sustainability”. The second day will address the question of: “AI in Quality Assurance – Where do We Stand Today?” The expert meeting will take place in hall 9 of the Stuttgart Exhibition Centre from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The newly launched Control Expert Days combine trade fair, business, communication and networking. “This expert forum represents a genuine upgrade to the highest standard for the globally established Control trademark,” emphasised Bettina Schall, managing director of trade fair promoters P. E. Schall, in her welcome address. “The Control Expert Days bring expert knowledge from the industry to the industry. Suppliers and users meet here on equal terms for an extremely beneficial, face-to-face exchange of ideas. Right from the start it was apparent that both the exhibition and the presentation forum were well attended. “Our goal is to use this supplementary trade fair platform to create added value through efficiency and benefits for all involved,” highlights project manager Fabian Krüger. “The focus is on the added value derived from the direct transfer of knowledge and face-to-face interaction in a friendly working environment.”

The technical presentations on the first day of the event covered topics including test process management, smart data analysis, laser-ultrasonic inspection in production and measurement solutions for sustainable mobility. “The goal in the choice of topics has been to transfer knowledge from daily practice to daily practice,” explains project manager Krüger. “Our target audience is looking for specific, workable solutions. Right from the start of the Control Expert Days, it became clear that this format provides an excellent platform for sharing expertise and showcasing the latest industry innovations. We’re very pleased with the positive feedback from the participants, as well as their levels of satisfaction.”

The keynote speech held by Dipl.-Ing. Michael Salamon from the Development Centre for X-Ray Technology at the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS in Fürth on the topic of “Future X-Ray Technology – Sustainability in Quality Assurance and the Consumer Sector” was also met with great interest. A moderated panel discussion dealing with the topic of “Quality Management Plus Sustainability” – featuring representatives from industry and research – demonstrated that various quality management measures can support sustainable production and cost-effective business practices. Panellists included Guido Nilgen, director of quality management at Miele, Prof. Sigune Lopp from the faculties of Oecotrophology and Quality Management at the Fulda University of Applied Sciences, Jörg von Ploetz, CEO of Böhme und Weihs, Florian Schwarz, CEO of CAQ and Dr Markus Kröll, head of the Sustainable Production and Quality department at Fraunhofer IPA.

The second day of the Control Expert Days will focus on the question: “AI in Quality Assurance – Where do We Stand Today?” Experts will discuss where AI is already making a real difference in QA and in which applications it will still be a while before AI can be used. The keynote speech entitled “AI in Quality Control – Opportunities and Challenges in Industrial Applications” will be held by Dr. Henrike Stephani from the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics (ITWM). Expert visitors will gain practical insights and valuable food for thought from the company presentations which will cover topics such as smart quality control through sensor fusion and integrated management systems in everyday practice, and will deal with how AR and AI can optimise visual quality inspection. The second day will also end with an engaging panel discussion. Expert visitors benefit from the easily accessible location adjacent to Stuttgart International Airport. Parking is available at P26 and P30, as well as in the Bosch car park. Admission is free for interested experts who would like to take advantage of the opportunity for a personal exchange of ideas on both days. Programme details: https://www.control-messe.de/control-expertdays/en/event-program/

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Schall has developed successful business platforms with internationally recognised trade fairs for quality assurance (Control), optical technologies, components and systems (Optatec), stamping technology (Stanztec), automation in production and assembly (Motek), bonding technology (Bondexpo), plastics processing (Fakuma), sheet metal working (Blechexpo) and joining technology (Schweisstec). This has given rise to completely new markets in various sectors, whose protagonists are characterised by a high level of innovative strength, comprehensive system competence and practical application solutions.