“PLUS Insights”, the expert forum for electronics manufacturing at the Expo for Electronics Manufacturing (EFX), taking place in Stuttgart from 6 to 8 October 2026, presents its complete programme of talks. Over the course of two trade fair days, seven top-class speakers will highlight the most pressing issues currently faced by the industry – everything from PFAS regulations to artificial intelligence and the recycling economy.
The EFX Stage provides the perfect platform at EFX to present the latest ideas, trends and upcoming topics from the world of electronics manufacturing. This is also where PLUS Insights will be hosting its programme over the course of the first two days: starting at 10:00 on both the 6 and 7 October, key industry issues will be on the agenda. Hosting the forum is Leuze Verlag, publisher of trade journal PLUS. Each of the talks will feature in the PLUS trade journal, highlighting the editorial span of this medium. The forum is part of a varied stage and event programme at EFX.
The forum neatly represents the entire value chain of the electronics industry and will provide decision-makers with valuable advice and information on key industry issues – such as the Digital Product Pass (DPP), PFAS regulations, cost pressures from global competitors, the recycling economy, supply chain resilience and artificial intelligence.
“The EFX provides the ideal environment for peer-to-peer exchange. With PLUS Insights, we have gained a partner who illustrates this perfectly: in-depth expertise, relevant content and a network that represents the entire value chain of electronics manufacturing. We are looking forward to making this format on the EFX Stage a real event highlight,” says Florian Schmitz, Director of Trade Fairs and Events at Messe Stuttgart.
Event speakers
Wolfgang Bücherl, EU Commission: “PFAS regulation from an EU viewpoint”
Barbara Engels, Cologne Institute for Economic Research: “New rules for AI and cyber security: Consequences for SMBs
Susanne Guth-Orlowski, 4TheRecord.io: “The Digital Product Passport (DPP) in the electronics industry”
Uwe Kieshauer, KSG: “Seven in one go: Seven tips for a cost-optimised PCB”
Axel Lindloff, Koh Young Europe: “Smart integration: Line automation and process control with modular AI solutions”
Ulf Oestermann, Fraunhofer IZM: “Chiplets – is the hype justified?”
Michael Velmeden, cms electronics: “Supply chain resilience in electronics manufacturing”
Moderation: Janina Treis
“PLUS Insights at EFX will not be dealing with abstract future scenarios, but instead focusing on the specific challenges this industry is now facing. Decision-makers can expect compact, practical information that can be implemented immediately,” explains Markolf Hoffmann, Editor-in-Chief at PLUS, Leuze Verlag.
After the final talk on Tuesday, editorial staff from PLUS will be inviting visitors to “A Talk with PLUS” from 12.15 pm in the EFX Bar – the perfect location for bar camps, talks and lively exchanges in a relaxed setting. Themes from the forum will be discussed here further, along with other PLUS journal-related content.
About EFX
EFX, Expo for Electronics Manufacturing, is the new industry event for electronics manufacturing and will take place every two years in Stuttgart. In a region where microelectronics has become a key industry, EFX will feature the latest trends, technologies and solutions. Its concept combines an exhibition, networking opportunities and events, creating a modern business format with an innovative design. The EFX programme will cover the entire electronics manufacturing process chain, with special emphasis on all aspects of miniaturisation: from components and printed circuit boards to packaging and testing; the initial idea through to the finished application. The premiere of this three-day exhibition will take place in Stuttgart from 6 to 8 October 2026.
Further information about EFX can be found online at: www.messe-stuttgart.de/efx
