Exclusive Business Exchange at 2026 Control Expert Days
The QA expert community will gather in Stuttgart from 20 to 21 May 2026 for a highly efficient business meeting – the “Control Expert Days”. The two-day event for the quality assurance industry combines the presentation of specialist information by means of talks, discussions and diverse networking opportunities with an exhibition of technical innovations. The 2026 agenda focuses on sustainability and AI. Companies are invited to share their expertise and benefit from a direct exchange of ideas. P. E. Schall supports efficiency and productivity for all participants with the specialist event as a supplement to the trade fair.
Quality assurance (QA) has never been as important as it is today – in industrial as well as non-industrial processes. It results in greater efficiency, fewer errors, less waste and safer products – especially in economically difficult times, continuous and intelligent quality assurance is essential for cost-effective production, and for maintaining one’s competitive edge. That’s why the community surrounding the Control international trade fair for quality assurance will come together at the supplementary “Control Expert Days” from the 20th through the 21st of May, 2026. This technical event held by trade fair promoters P. E. Schall is a world-class industry gathering that brings together suppliers and users of QA solutions to exchange expertise and innovations in a compact setting on an equal footing. Keynote speeches, presentations and panel discussions focus on the most important topics in a concise manner.
Day 1 – Topic: “Sustainability through Quality Assurance”
QA experts will discuss “Sustainability through Quality Assurance” on the first day of the event. Numerous quality assurance measures have a direct impact on error prevention, waste reduction, process efficiency, resource conservation and overall cost savings. They contribute directly to sustainable production and economic activity, and are vitally important for maintaining one’s competitive edge. Companies can take advantage of this opportunity to showcase their specific best practice solutions at technical presentations, and to provide fresh impetus. All industry experts are invited to actively participate in the two-day work and communication platform and contribute their respective expertise at a variety of presentations. Suppliers of QA technologies can thus participate by offering technical talks, presentations and various networking formats, as well as by setting up an exhibition booth. During an afternoon panel discussion, experts will summarise and round out the topic of the day at the “Control Expert Days Talk”. Editor-in-chief Wolfgang Kräußlich, who focuses in particular on the topic of sustainability in his specialist publication QZ, published by Carl Hanser Verlag, will moderate and guide participants through the day’s thematic programme.
Day 2 – Topic: “AI in Quality Assurance: Where do We Stand Today?”
The topic of artificial intelligence (AI) in QA will dominate the second day of the specialist event. Once again, industry experts will hold technical talks and presentations to show which AI tools are currently in use, which advantages they offer and how much potential can still be expected from their utilisation. This will enable the quality assurance industry to get up to speed on the latest developments in a compact, streamlined and highly efficient manner, and to reap the benefits in its day-to-day operations. On the second day as well, experts will conclude their discussion of AI at the Control Expert Days Talk and summarise their thoughts. Dr Peter Ebert, editor-in-chief of trade publication inVISION published by TeDo-Verlag, will moderate and guide participants through this key topic.
Two Days of Exhibitions, Knowledge Transfer and Networking – Compact and to the Point
For all involved parties, the focus in everyday business is on achieving even greater cost-effectiveness through the use of new QA solutions – and even greater efficiency in the acquisition of expertise. Both days at the congress event with accompanying exhibition will set new standards in terms of added value and benefits for all participants and visitors. “The 2026 Control Expert Days are an excellent supplement to the Control international trade fair for quality assurance, which will take place again in 2027,” emphasises project manager Fabian Krüger at trade fair promoters P. E. Schall. “The conference format combines knowledge acquisition, technology transfer, discussion, exhibition and networking. Participating companies can tailor their presentations to suit their own individual requirements and make valuable contributions with presentations or face-to-face formats,” explains Krüger. “In any case, the 2026 Control Expert Days will have a direct business impact on the industry.”
The new “Control Expert Days” format combines trade fair, business, communication and networking at their best and promises added value for all participants by means of a transfer of knowledge with a focus on conciseness and benefits. The event format is part of the Control trademark, which is relevant across all industries – thanks to its highly international character, it’s the most important technical event in the quality assurance and measuring technology sectors. The “Control Expert Days” will be held alternately with the trade fair. Admission is free on both days for interested specialists who want to take advantage of the opportunity of a personal exchange of ideas.
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63 Years of Trade Fairs for Markets – Schall Trade Fairs’ Recipe for Success
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.
Statement from Böhme & Weihs on the Control Expert Days 2026
Jörg von Ploetz, CEO, Böhme & Weihs Systemtechnik GmbH & Co. KG
“Control is still the world’s leading trade fair for quality today – and quality has become a decisive competitive and success factor. In industrial production, it has long been about more than just meeting standards: It is about understanding processes, using data and making knowledge available.
That is why we are not developing quality management as an isolated discipline, but as part of a networked whole. We combine quality management (CAQ), production control (MES) and energy monitoring in a central control system for the digital store floor. This makes quality an active driver for efficiency, sustainability and competitiveness.
Artificial intelligence and sustainability are part of our everyday practice. AI-supported assistance systems are already supporting root cause analysis and knowledge assurance in quality assurance. At the same time, the integration of energy, emissions and production data shows how digital manufacturing is becoming the engine of sustainable value creation.
The Control Expert Days offer the ideal framework for contributing our perspectives to the discussion and gaining new impetus from the industry: How can quality be rethought in an increasingly digital manufacturing world – networked, intelligent and practical? We are looking forward to seeing how this high-caliber format establishes itself and are delighted to be part of it.
Quality that creates the future – on a store floor that thinks for itself. Let’s talk about it!”
– Jörg von Ploetz, CEO, Böhme & Weihs Systemtechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Innovation Catalyst 2026: Control Expert Days Promote Dialogue in Measuring Technology Industry
Dr.-Ing. Raoul Christoph, Executive Vice President und Dr.-Ing. habil. Ralf Christoph, Managing Director of Werth Messtechnik GmbH
As a long-standing member of the Control trade fair advisory board, Dr.-Ing. habil. Ralf Christoph has played a key role in shaping the development of Control into the world’s leading trade fair for quality assurance and metrology. Drawing on his extensive experience, he explains the background behind the shift to a new event cycle – and highlights the potential of the new Control Expert Days 2026.
‘For decades, the Control trade fair in Stuttgart has contributed significantly to the successful development of the industry as the world’s largest trade fair for measuring technology and quality assurance. At the request of a narrow majority of our exhibitors, trade fair scheduling has been changed to once every two years.
The Control Expert Days will be held in 2026 in order to bridge the resulting void. This new event format combines the advantages of an expert convention with those of a trade fair. Presentations on current topics in the industry will provide a wealth of information on both days. The accompanying exhibition offers visitors the opportunity of discovering the latest innovations from measuring technology manufacturers and software developers. In addition to their function as platforms for presenting new products, trade fairs are also the most efficient setting for the exchange of technical information amongst suppliers and customers, because numerous meetings with various partners can be concentrated into a relatively short period of time. Innovation, as well as the further development of participating companies, are promoted thanks to the associated exchange of expertise … for manufacturers and users alike.
We trust that the Control Expert Days will be an efficient and successful event, offering numerous opportunities for networking amongst manufacturers of solutions for measuring technology and quality assurance, and their customers.’
Efficiency at the Cutting Edge of Quality Assurance
For ADDITIVE, as a supplier of innovative software solutions in quality assurance, the new Control Expert Days are an exceptionally valuable platform. As exhibitors, we value this compact event as a forum that promotes a targeted exchange of ideas amongst experts and provides a setting for in-depth discussions on technological developments, digital strategies and practical applications. This is where expertise, innovation and collaborative discourse come together in an exemplary manner.
The new, compact event format is especially appealing to us because it combines efficiency and relevance. The focused atmosphere makes it possible to quickly engage in targeted, personal meetings with customers and contact persons, who are actively promoting the digitalisation and automation of quality assurance in their companies. This makes it possible to strengthen existing customer relationships and also generates valuable new contacts and concrete approaches for joint projects – from the integration of new software solutions to the optimisation of existing processes.
The world-class presentation programme also contributes significant added value. The combination of scientific depth, a technological overview and real-life best practice examples reflects the dynamic nature of the industry. The topics aren’t just informative, they’re inspiring as well. All of this results in a genuine transfer of knowledge.
In short, the Control Expert Days offer an ideal opportunity for experiencing the latest innovations in quality assurance, exchanging ideas with decision-makers on an equal footing and mutually shaping the future of digital quality processes.
Philipp Lorenz
Chief Sales Officer
ADDITIVE Soft- und Hardware für Technik und Wissenschaft GmbH
Why Aptean is Counting on the Control Expert Days
Arno Schlingermann, Senior Solutions Consultant Sales at Aptean Germany GmbH, offers insights into why the Control Expert Days are especially valuable for Aptean as an exhibitor. He talks about the added value generated by the event format, the professional exchange of ideas and the relevance of the presentation programme.
What do you value most about the Control Expert Days as an exclusive gathering of experts from the field of industrial quality assurance?
The Control Expert Days are an excellent platform for a targeted exchange of views amongst experts in industrial quality assurance. In particular, I welcome the focus on current technologies, forward-looking trends and practical solutions. Direct dialogues with other experts from industry and R&D provide valuable inspiration and new perspectives for daily work – far removed from the traditional trade fair environment.
From your standpoint, what’s the significance of the new, compact event format in Stuttgart?
The compact format is convincingly efficient. High-quality content can be absorbed, targeted discussions can be held and meaningful contacts can be established quickly. Concentrated offerings presented at a location like Stuttgart – with its strong industrial presence – underscore the practical relevance of the event. For me, this format is the ideal setting for staying focused and keeping up with the latest industry developments in a time-efficient manner.
Which specific advantages do you expect from the proposed world-class presentation program?
The presentation program combines scientific depth with a strong focus on actual practice. It delivers a concise overview of current developments – from innovative measuring methods, digitalisation and AI, right on up to specific application examples. The selection of distinguished speakers promises valuable insights and inspiration that can be directly incorporated into projects and strategies. I especially value the opportunity of exchanging ideas with the speakers for in-depth discussions on an equal footing.
AI meets quality management – cluetec in dialogue at the Control-Expert Days 2026
For cluetec, the 2026 Control Expert Days in Stuttgart provide the ideal event for actively advancing innovations in the field of audit digitalisation. Stuttgart connects the quality assurance sector and offers the perfect setting for an inspiring conference with technical discussions and practical input.
“The great demand for, and interest in new technologies, have always been clearly evident at Control. The Control Expert Days will facilitate an intensive exchange of ideas – even with interested parties who have not yet had any contact with auditing software such as cluetec Audit,” says Titus Krauss, head of marketing and sales at cluetec.
The receptiveness of expert visitors is especially valuable to us: in a setting removed from their routine daily business, they take the time to gather fresh impetus. The compact, two-day format with concentrated expertise, short distances and intensive networking offers cluetec the opportunity of familiarising itself with trends and actively shaping the industry sector.
“The Control Expert Days aren’t just an industry gathering, but rather a forum for genuine innovation in industrial quality assurance as well. cluetec will demonstrate how artificial intelligence (AI) creates real added value in auditing and is changing the future of auditing processes.”
As a supplier of digital auditing and checklist solutions, cluetec values direct communication with experts who want to make quality assurance more efficient, transparent and sustainable.
In contrast to the Control trade fair, the Expert Days provide a platform for in-depth discussions and a targeted exchange of knowledge with decision-makers. The focus on AI reflects the essence of our work: with cluetec Audit, we assist companies in establishing paperless, data-driven processes – the basis for AI-supported quality assurance.
For cluetec, the 2026 Control Expert Days serve as a stage on which they’re able to showcase their innovative leadership in audit management, set trends and actively shape the future of digital quality assurance.
2026 Control Expert Days – New Event Format with Focus on Quality Assurance
Why won’t Control be held again until 2027? And what can the industry expect in its place in 2026? Peter Ebert, editor-in-chief of inVISION News, and Fabian Krüger, project manager for Control Expert Days, discussed these and other questions in a recent podcast episode. Attention was focused on the transformation of the trade fair concept and the new event format for the Control Expert Days, which will take place for the first time in Stuttgart on the 20th and 21st of May, 2026.
New Schedule – New Opportunities
Control is recognized throughout the world as a leading international trade fair for quality assurance. In order to better meet changing requirements within the industry sector, the trade fair will now take place once every two years – with the next event scheduled for 2027. “We’re responding in this way to the wishes of many exhibitors for greater plannability and efficiency,” explains Fabian Krüger. In addition, the Control Expert Days have been launched as a new event format held alternately with the world’s leading trade fair, providing exposure, opportunities for exchange and impetus for innovation.
Have a listen now! The entire podcast – recorded in English – is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and at: https://invision-news.de/podcasts
First-Hand Insights: Why Exhibitors are Banking on the 2026 Control-Expert Days
Photo: Eleven Dynamics AG
The 2026 Control Expert Days are setting new standards for the exchange of ideas and an expert dialogue in the field of industrial quality assurance. What’s so special about the new format? Our new event series allows exhibitors speak for themselves – and demonstrate why they’re convinced by the concept and which specific added value they gain from participation.
“The 2026 Control Expert Days focus on the source of genuine innovation: personal exchange amongst leading minds in industrial quality assurance.
As a leader in the field of inline and at-line measuring technology, direct dialogue is extremely important to us – not only do we meet up with our customers here, but rather with partners as well who share our vision of an open, intelligent smart factory operating system.
The compact format and in-depth content offered by the new event in Stuttgart have thoroughly convinced us. It doesn’t focus on quantity, but rather on genuine expertise – which fits in perfectly with our philosophy: no empty promises, just concrete solutions.
We’re particularly excited about the presentation programme. The carefully curated content delivers exactly what the industry needs right now: in-depth expertise, genuine best practices and a forward-looking perspective. We’re looking forward to helping to shape the event and, at the same time, gaining new inspiration for our daily work.
For Eleven Dynamics, the 2026 Control Expert Days aren’t just an industry event – they provide a venue of genuine relevance.”
Statement by Hanna Obermeier, Head of Marketing, Eleven Dynamics AG
Expert meeting Control-Expert Days 2026
The “Control-Expert Days” from 20 to 21 May 2026 are getting underway. With this new event format, trade fair company Schall is preparing a two-day event for the quality assurance industry that will present specialist knowledge and technical innovations in a compact format. The focus will be on sustainability and artificial intelligence. The two days will be characterized by topical specialist presentations, lively discussions and varied business networking, as well as an accompanying exhibition of innovative companies.
The launch of the new ‘Control-Expert Days’ series of specialist events organized by trade fair company Schall promises to be a high-calibre industry event at which suppliers and users of quality assurance (QA) solutions can exchange information exclusively and efficiently. “The Control-Expert Days will be a unique platform for presenting specialist knowledge and industry innovations in a compact and streamlined way,” says project manager Fabian Krüger. “With this two-day event format in Stuttgart, the entire QA industry will have a unique opportunity to get up to date with the latest knowledge of QA technologies directly and at eye level. The agenda is now taking shape with keynote speeches, specialist presentations and discussion panels on both days. We are focusing on the topics of sustainability through quality assurance and artificial intelligence. All industry experts are invited to actively participate, contribute their respective expertise and exhibit their latest innovative products.”
Added value through exclusive business exchange
Suppliers of QA technologies can participate in the Control-Expert Days with specialist lectures, presentations and various networking formats. “With this event format, we want to achieve tangible added value and a high level of benefit for all participants and visitors,” explains the project manager. “Everyone involved is interested in efficiency, including in the acquisition of knowledge, and even greater cost-effectiveness with the application of new QA solutions. To this end, we are creating this new platform that combines the features of the trade fair and specialist presentations. It will have an attractive business impact for participants and trade visitors,” says Fabian Krüger. An accompanying exhibition will round off the expert meeting. “We are looking forward to an entertaining program all about up-to-the-minute quality assurance,” says Krüger.
Efficient meeting of the control expert community
The Control-Expert Days 2026 are part of the Control brand, which is relevant across all industries. The highly international Control trade fair is the most important specialist event in the QA and metrology industry and will take place again from May 11 to 14, 2027. In future, the new Control-Expert Days format will alternate with the trade fair – Control, the international trade fair for quality assurance, will take place in odd-numbered years, while in even-numbered years the industry will gather for the two-day Control-Expert Days at the same location in Stuttgart. This is where industry innovations are condensed and presented in a compact format. “The QA expert community continues to meet annually under the umbrella of the important and established Control brand,” states Bettina Schall, Managing Director of the trade fair company P. E. Schall. The new event format and the classic trade fair complement each other. “The Control-Expert Days and the adapted trade fair rhythm support the aspects of efficiency, productivity, resource conservation and sustainability for everyone involved,” emphasizes Bettina Schall. “The overall package results in a reliable, annual milestone in the trade fair and specialist event calendar for the QS industry. We are now looking forward to highly interesting Control-Expert Days 2026 and cordially invite the QS community to join us!”
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63 Years of Trade Fairs for Markets – Schall Trade Fairs’ Recipe for Success
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.
Control-Expert Days 2026: QA industry highlights in a nutshell
A new event format, the “Control-Expert Days”, will kick off a new event rhythm for Control, the international trade fair for quality assurance, in 2026: In future, the trade fair will take place in odd-numbered years – next time again from May 11 to 14, 2027. In even-numbered years, the industry will gather for the two-day Control-Expert Days. The debut of the two-day congress event, which presents specialist knowledge and industry innovations in a compact format, will take place from 20 to 21 May 2026.
The 38th Control, international trade fair for quality assurance (QA), will take place in Stuttgart from Mai 11 to 14, 2027. For 2026, the industry can look forward to a new specialist event format – the Control-Expert Days. This two-day event from 20 to 21 May 2026 will provide a working and communication platform for presenting specialist knowledge and industry innovations in a compact and streamlined format. The high-caliber expert meeting offers all participants a high level of added value through an exclusive and direct business exchange in lectures, discussions and best-practice presentations. An accompanying exhibition rounds off the Control-Expert Days 2026.
“The Control brand is relevant across all industries. It is considered indispensable by many companies worldwide,” states Bettina Schall, Managing Director of the trade fair company P. E. Schall. “It therefore remains a reliable, annual milestone in the trade fair and specialist event calendar. The new format marks the start of a new event rhythm in 2026: Control, the international trade fair for quality assurance, will take place in odd-numbered years, while the industry will gather for the two-day Control-Expert Days in Stuttgart in even-numbered years. This gives all suppliers of QA technology an efficient and up-to-date opportunity to present themselves. At the same time, the expert community continues to meet annually under the umbrella of the important and established Control brand. Exhibitors and trade visitors will benefit from newly generated benefits, greater cost-effectiveness and an attractive business impact with intensive networking.”
Control-Expert Days for more efficiency and benefits
The Control-Expert Days event format combines the characteristics of a trade fair and a congress. The two-day exclusive meeting of experts will be a high-caliber and concentrated meeting of decision-makers, which will bring together specialist knowledge and industry news in a compact format. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., industry news will be communicated in an entertaining and practice-oriented manner during specialist lectures, discussion rounds and presentations. All traditional Control exhibitors are invited to actively participate and contribute their respective expertise.
“Control is the most important trade event in the QA and measurement technology sector,” continued the Managing Director of the trade fair company. “This year’s Control, with 36 percent international participation, has once again proven that it has a global impact across all industries.” The focus of all companies is on efficiency, productivity, resource conservation and sustainability. The trade fair organizer wants to support these framework conditions with the new trade fair rhythm and the supplementary event format. Exhibitors and trade visitors should therefore make a note of the next dates: Control-Expert Days from 20 to 21 May 2026 and the 38th Control, international trade fair for quality assurance, from 11 to 14 May 2027 in Stuttgart.
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63 Years of Trade Fairs for Markets – Schall Trade Fairs’ Recipe for Success
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.