Vibrant 8th ABISS brings together 1248 Industry decision-makers: Ambitions to close the 'digital divide' greater than ever.

On Thursday, October 5, the Industrialfairs team once again brought together industry decision makers to explore their digital first & next steps. The invitation to the wider industry to delegate their OT/IT teams for this 8th edition of ABISS was heartily accepted. The cam packed expert classes & convivial atmosphere at and around the networking stands once again confirmed the success formula of the format.

90 technology partners and 18 expert speakers attracted 891 physical and 357 digital visitors in one day. From all branches of industry, C-level executives, department heads and decision makers were welcomed, looking for concrete solutions to manage their processes digitally, smartly, connected and also securely.

The updated subtitle "The next intersection 4 innovative industrial interconnection" proved to be an accurate reflection of what the ABISS visitor was privileged to experience. A vibrant interconnection of neutral knowledge, relevant vendors and delegates from both the process and discrete industries.

Profiles visitors:

Some 34.03 % of the visitors belong to general management or are owners/directors of their companies.

65.97 % of visitors are decision makers from a business unit of which:

➢ 14.19 % from Innovation / technology / IT & Digital assets departments
➢ 13.08 % from Engineering/R&D/Design departments
➢ 12.95 % from Manufacturing / Assembly / Operations / Planning departments
➢ 11.02 % from Supply chain / Automation / Maintenance departments
➢ 7.91 % from Marketing / sales & aftersales / planning & HR departments
➢ 6.82 % other

From the following sectors (in order of magnitude) :

➢ ICT/Software/Industrial Networking ➢ Machine & Equipment Construction
➢ Automation services
➢ Food & agribusiness
➢ Logistics, packaging & transportation
➢ Energy/Water/Utilities.
➢ Metal, composite & plastic machining
➢ Petrochemistry/chemicals
➢ Automotive
➢ Pharma

Also, ABISS Digital - the digital twin of the physical event - was again a great success. 357 unique digital visitors attended at least one of the expert classes or pitches. A clear sign that the know-how and offerings of our experts and technology partners were appreciated to such an extent that even those who couldn't make it to the physical event took the time to visit us digitally. ABISS Digital also remains online for those who could not follow along live. All sessions will remain available on demand and it will still be possible to interact with the technology partners.

Industrialfairs organizes early next year (31 Jan, 1 & 2 Feb 2024) Indumation.com at Kortrijk Xpo. Belgium's largest factory, process & infrastructure automation. At the end of March it will be the turn of Design to Manufacturing (March 27 & 28, 2024), the network & demo event for the entire manufacturing industry, which will also take place in Kortrijk.

ABISS will be there again next year, and this time on Thursday, October 3, 2024. More detailed info about ABISS and the other 4 techno-industrial trade shows/events can be requested at news@industrialfairs.com (www.industrialfairs.com)