The QA expert community is looking forward to the Control Expert Days in Stuttgart on the 20^th and 21^st of May, 2026. The newly launched industry event accompanies and complements the Control international trade fair for quality assurance, which will take place again in 2027. The Control Expert Days feature expert presentations, keynote speeches, panel discussions and a variety of networking opportunities. This year’s focus is on sustainability and AI.

The Control Expert Days, taking place in Stuttgart on 20 and 21 May 2026, are attracting keen interest from manufacturers and users of QA technologies. More than two months before the event opens, the programme for both days is filling up and promises to be a valuable experience for all participants, because its thematic content focuses on topics that are highly relevant to manufacturing as well as non-manufacturing companies. The headline for the first day of the expert event reads “Quality Management Plus Sustainability: How to Get Your QM Department Ready for the Future”. This topic is highly relevant because numerous quality assurance measures have a direct impact on error prevention, the reduction of scrap, process efficiency, the conservation of resources and cost savings. Distributed over the course of the day, QA experts from various companies will hold presentations on topics such as laser ultrasound for inline testing of internal defects in production, intelligent data analysis and modern test process management. Event participants are looking forward to the keynote speech by Dipl.-Ing. Michael Salamon from the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS in Fürth, Development Centre for X-Ray Technology, on the topic of “Future X-Ray Technology – Sustainability in Quality Assurance and the Consumer Sector”. Not least of all, the moderated panel discussion on the topic of “Quality Management plus Sustainability” is also being eagerly anticipated.

The second day of the Control Expert Days will seek answers to the question “AI in Quality Assurance: Where Do we Stand Today?” Where is AI already helpful in quality assurance, and in which applications will it still be a while before AI can be used and quality assurance can be conducted on demand? Amongst other factors, trust in AI and the reliability of its results will also play an important role. In this regard, the keynote speech by Dr Henrike Stephani from the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics (ITWM) entitled “AI in Quality Control – Opportunities and Challenges in Industrial Applications” is being awaited with great interest. Specific information and valuable food for thought will also be provided at the company presentations, which will deal with topics such as smart quality control through sensor fusion and integrated management systems in everyday practice, and will offer insights into how AR and AI can optimise visual quality inspection. The second day will also end with an exciting Control Expert Days talk within the framework of a moderated panel discussion on the topic of the day.

Guido Nilgen, director of quality management at Miele’s Technology Centre for Drives, also emphasises how closely quality assurance, innovation and sustainable business practices are linked. QA is becoming a genuine driver of sustainable value creation in real-world practice thanks to predictive quality. “The use of AI makes it possible for us to look into the future when analysing quality, process and usage data,” explains Guido Nilgen, who will participate in the panel discussion on the first day of the Control Expert Days and share his practical experience.

“We’re expecting two extremely exciting days at the event,” says Fabian Krüger, project manager at trade fair promoters P. E. Schall. The new QA industry event, which supplements the trade fair, combines various communication formats for the exchange of practical information. We want to gain new insights into how different QA measures support sustainable production and cost-efficient management, because companies are currently focused on becoming quicker, more efficient and more cost-effective – which also includes reducing scrap, avoiding waste and optimising workflows and manufacturing processes. Participants at the Control Expert Days can expect valuable information and highly useful, practical benefits.”

Conciseness, efficiency and high levels of technical relevance will be the key features of this new format as a supplement to the trade fair. The 2026 Control Expert Days will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the 20th and 21st of May, 2026. The event will be held in hall 9 at the west entrance of the Stuttgart Exhibition Centre. Participants and expert visitors will benefit from the easily accessible location adjacent to Stuttgart International Airport, just off the motorway and ideally linked to local public transport.

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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.

The Control Expert Days on 20 and 21 May 2026 are evolving into an exclusive, highly efficient meeting place for experts. Just over three months in advance, the QA industry is looking forward to this two-day highlight featuring business, communication and the transfer of knowledge at the highest levels. The event combines the presentation of specialist information by means of talks, discussions and diverse networking opportunities with an exhibition of technical innovations. This year’s programme focuses on the topics of sustainability and AI.

The Control Expert Days are an add-on format for the Control international trade fair for quality assurance, which will be held once every two years in future. With the new, exclusive expert meet, which will also take place once every two years in alternation with the trade fair, industry players will have the opportunity of maintaining permanent annual presence in the field of quality assurance under the auspices of Control. “Our exhibitors are thus provided with maximum market penetration by utilising both formats,” explains Fabian Krüger, project manager at trade fair promoters P. E. Schall. “The overall concept of the trade fair plus Control Expert Days as an accompanying technical event benefits the industry with increased efficiency and utility, because the compact expert meet focuses on industry news and modern technologies: two days of business, communication and know-how transfer at the highest levels.”

“The main topics covered at this year’s Control Expert Days are generating a great deal of interest among manufacturers and users of QA technologies,” continues Krüger. “QA experts will discuss ‘Quality Management plus Sustainability’ on the first day of the event. This topic is highly relevant and pertinent because various quality assurance measures have a direct impact on error prevention, waste reduction, process efficiency, the conservation of resources and cost savings.” This has a direct impact on sustainable production and business practices and is thus essential for remaining competitive. Companies are currently focused on reducing waste and avoiding scrap, as well as improving workflows and manufacturing processes and complying with legal and regulatory requirements.

The second day will focus on “AI in Quality Assurance: Where do We Stand Today?” Where is AI already making a real difference in QA, and for which applications will it still take considerable time before AI can be deployed and QA is run on demand? “Amongst other things, this involves building up confidence in AI and the reliability of its results. All of this will be explored on the second day,” explains the project manager. As a highly topical and much-discussed subject, artificial intelligence is generating considerable interest for both the morning and the afternoon presentation sessions, as well as for the concluding panel discussion moderated by experts.

The key feature of the Control Expert Days is their unique combination of the transfer of knowledge, discussions and an exhibition, emphasises Fabian Krüger: “Compactness, efficiency and high levels of technical relevance are the core characteristics of this event format as a supplement to the trade fair, which will have a direct impact on business thanks to its direct focus on practical applications.”

“Especially in these economically challenging times, this world-class, highly focused meeting of decision-makers will provide new impetus for all involved parties. It will point the way forward to future applications, trends and research,” stresses Bettina Schall, managing director of trade fair promoters P. E. Schall. “QA specialists contribute their respective expertise to this expert forum through direct communication on an equal footing. Industry knowledge and technological innovations are discussed in a professional, up-to-date and neutral manner. This benefits both suppliers and users alike,” says Bettina Schall.

The 2026 Control Expert Days will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the 20th and 21st of May, 2026. They will be held in hall 9 at the west entrance of the Stuttgart Exhibition Centre. Participants and expert visitors benefit from the easily accessible location at Stuttgart International Airport right off the motorway, as well as easy access to public transportation. Parking is available at P26 and P30, as well as in the Bosch car park.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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.