The Engineering Summit is the premier industry gathering for decision-makers and executives in the European plant engineering sector. The event focuses on practical presentations, networking, and current trends shaping the future of plant engineering.

The 17th KommA Annual Colloquium will take place on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the Innovation Campus Lemgo. Chaired by Prof. Dr. Jürgen Jasperneite and Prof. Dr. Lisa Underberg, the event brings together experts from industry and academia to exchange ideas on industrial communication. The focus will be on Artificial Intelligence in the engineering of automated systems, as well as 5G/6G, Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN), the Asset Administration Shell (AAS), OPC UA, and IT security.

Companies can participate as co-exhibitors at the NRW joint state booth at E-world energy & water 2027 in Essen. The trade show offers an international platform to showcase products, solutions, and services in the energy sector and to establish new contacts. The registration deadline is September 30, 2026.