Event dates
Spotlight Explosion Protection on 11.03.2026
Spotlight Explosion Protection on 11.03.2026 at the Festo Experience Center Chemnitz - 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
We cordially invite you to our customer event on the topic of explosion protection and system solutions in hazardous areas – an event that offers you practical knowledge, innovative solutions and valuable impulses for your everyday work.
In the plenary session, we lay the foundations together: from the zoning to categories, explosion groups and types of ignition protection to important similarities and differences between ATEX, IECEx and NEC. With our practice-oriented ATEX handout, clear checklists and the labelling of products, we create a clear orientation in a complex topic.
At our marketplaces, you can experience how ready-to-use system solutions are created from circuit diagrams. Learn how to use the right components in a targeted manner and benefit from practical troubleshooting on an ATEX control cabinet.
In addition, we are devoting ourselves to the special features of explosion protection in pneumatics – an area that is becoming increasingly important. The program is rounded off by an exciting outlook on the effects of climate change on control cabinet design and air conditioning – a topic that is crucial today and in the future.
Take this opportunity to deepen your knowledge, exchange ideas with experts and learn about innovative solutions that make you and your company safe and fit for the future.
We look forward to your participation and an inspiring day full of valuable insights! Your physical well-being is taken care of.
- fully booked event -
Hand in hand - KUKA and Festo Technology Day on 18.03.2026
KUKA and Festo Technology Day at FEC Chemnitz on 18.03.2026 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
With KUKA and Festo, you know two strong partners in the field of automation technology.
Together, we want to present the latest trends and technologies in automation and robotics to you again this year.
Learn how robot-based automation, intelligent software solutions and modern valve terminal technology make work processes more efficient. Experience how easy it is to commission a Festo VTUX valve terminal with the new KUKA software iiQKA.OS2.
Our marketplaces await you with the following topics:
- KUKA's new software iiQKA.OS2 - Efficient instance handling and programming
- KUKA iiQKA.OS2 in practice - Live commissioning of a VTUX valve terminal
- Seamless solution for automation & robot applications CPX AP & VTUX - from Festo
Look forward to exciting content as well as live demonstrations and take the opportunity to exchange ideas with the experts on site.
We look forward to seeing you. Your physical well-being is taken care of.
Digital Xperience Day on 06.05.2026
Digital Xperience Day on 06.05.2026 9:30 am - 3:00 pm at the Festo Experience Center Chemnitz
With more than 30.000 items, Festo not only offers you a comprehensive range of innovative automation solutions, but also intelligent options for purchasing them in a targeted manner and procuring them efficiently.
Take part in the Digital Xperience Day and find out what Festo offers you along the digital customer journey - whether purchasing, technology or software.
Experience how you can optimize and streamline your purchasing processes and learn more about current trends and practice-oriented solutions.
The following focal points await you:
• Overview of the entire digital customer journey at Festo
• Insight into various tools: Configuration, Sizing & Engineering
• Live demonstration of self-services and other functionalities
• Post-purchase options: after-sales portal, spare parts catalog, etc.
Look forward to an interactive exchange that makes the entire customer journey tangible.
We look forward to your visit! Secure one of the coveted places right away. Your physical well-being is taken care of.
Beginners' seminar FluidDraw on 19.05.2026
Beginners' seminar FluidDraw on 19.05.2026 from 9:00 - 16:00 at the FEC Chemnitz
Get your circuit diagram safely and error-free with just a few clicks!
Get to know the many useful functions of the FluidDraw schematic version.
What awaits you:
- General handling of the software Use equipment labeling
- Define product properties for symbols Creating parts lists
- Live demo: efficient circuit diagram creation
- And much more
Participation fee: 290 p. P. (Invoice will be issued subsequently)
Seminar places: 10 participants
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m
No previous knowledge is required for the beginners' seminar.
Your physical well-being is taken care of.
Advanced seminar FluidDraw on 20.05.2026
Advanced seminar FluidDraw on 20.05.2026 from 9:00 - 16:00 at the FEC Chemnitz
Create your circuit diagram safely and error-free with just a few clicks!
Deepen your knowledge of the circuit diagram version FluidDraw.
What you can expect:
- Create advanced evaluations
- Create your own drawing frames and project templates
- Create symbols and symbol combinations for configurable symbols
- Create and use your own translation database and product database
- Assign key combinations
- And much more
Participation fee: 290.- p. p. (invoice will be issued afterwards)
Seminar places: 10 participants
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m
Basic knowledge of the general handling of the software is required for the advanced seminar.
Your physical well-being will be taken care of.
Spotlight Safety on 10.06.2026
Spotlight Safety at the FEC Chemnitz on 10.06.2026
Safety first! We would like to offer you our Spotlight Safety event again in 2026.
You will soon find out more about our event here.
We look forward to seeing you!
Automation Excellence on 17.06.2026
Automation Excellence Workshop - on 17.06.2026 8:30 a.m. - 15:30 p.m. at FEC Chemnitz | Your programme:
- Presentation of the Festo Experience Center with live demonstrations of the exhibits
- Learn the basics of the pneumatic control chain in four parts (45min theory and 45min practice each)
- Actuator technology: correct dimensioning of cylinders and accessories
- Selection and configuration of valves and valve terminals
- Maintenance units: Safe processes through correct compressed air preparation and configuration of the maintenance unit
- Supporting tools from design to ordering
- Time for your topics and questions
The event will take place from 8:30 - 15:30. Your physical well-being will be taken care of.
Who is this workshop for?
- Designers, engineers, technicians who want to expand their knowledge in pneumatics
- Anyone who is interested in pneumatics and uses or employs it in their work environment
Automation Excellence on 18.06.2026
Automation Excellence Workshop - on 18.06.2026 8:30 a.m. - 15:30 p.m. at FEC Chemnitz | Your programme:
- Presentation of the Festo Experience Center with live demonstrations of the exhibits
- Learn the basics of the pneumatic control chain in four parts (45min theory and 45min practice each)
- Actuator technology: correct dimensioning of cylinders and accessories
- Selection and configuration of valves and valve terminals
- Maintenance units: Safe processes through correct compressed air preparation and configuration of the maintenance unit
- Supporting tools from design to ordering
- Time for your topics and questions
The event will take place from 8:30 - 15:30. Your physical well-being will be taken care of.
Who is this workshop for?
- Designers, engineers, technicians who want to expand their knowledge in pneumatics
- Anyone who is interested in pneumatics and uses or employs it in their work environment
Automation Excellence goes Safety on 19.08.2026
Automation Excellence goes Safety Workshop - on 19.08.2026 8:30 a.m. - 15:00 p.m. at FEC Chemnitz |
Your programme:
In the workshop "Automation Excellence goes Safety" you will work together with our experts on the following topics:
• Presentation of the Festo Experience Center with live demonstrations of the exhibits
• Theory of the Machinery Directive, standards, legal situation
• Risk assessment according to DIN EN ISO 12100 using a practical example
• Application of DIN EN ISO 13849-1, determination of the required performance level
• Determination of the required category of the protective measure
• Excerpts and notes from DIN EN ISO 4414
• Pneumatic safety functions according to VDMA 24584 with practical circuit examples
• Time for your topics and questions
Who is this workshop for?
• Designers, engineers, technicians who want to expand their knowledge in pneumatics
• Anyone who needs an introduction to the topic of machine safety and uses or uses pneumatics in their work environment.
Your physical well-being is taken care of.
We look forward to your participation and an informative exchange at the Festo Experience Center!
Workshop Automation Excellence Electric Automation with CMMT on 25. and 26.08.2026
Workshop Automation Excellence Electric Automation with CMMT - on 25. and 26.08.2026 9.00 - 15.00 at the FEC Chemnitz | Your program:
At this workshop, you will cover the following topics in theory and practice together with our experts in electric drive technology:
- Presentation of the Festo Experience Center with live demonstrations of the exhibits
- Theory and practice for commissioning motor controllers
- Design of electric drive systems
- Integration and control via Siemens PLC
- Practical exercises in small groups
- Knowledge of tools such as Electric Motion Sizing, FESTO Automation Suite, SIEMENS TIA Portal
- Time for your topics and questions
Who is this workshop for?
- Designers, engineers, technicians, programmers, commissioning engineers who want to expand their knowledge of Electric Automation
- Anyone who is interested in Electric Automation and CMMT and uses them in their work environment
Your physical well-being will be catered for.
Automation Excellence on 16.09.2026
Automation Excellence Workshop - on 16.09.2026 8:30 a.m. - 15:30 p.m. at FEC Chemnitz | Your programme:
- Presentation of the Festo Experience Center with live demonstrations of the exhibits
- Learn the basics of the pneumatic control chain in four parts (45min theory and 45min practice each)
- Actuator technology: correct dimensioning of cylinders and accessories
- Selection and configuration of valves and valve terminals
- Maintenance units: Safe processes through correct compressed air preparation and configuration of the maintenance unit
- Supporting tools from design to ordering
- Time for your topics and questions
The event will take place from 8:30 - 15:30. Your physical well-being will be taken care of.
Who is this workshop for?
- Designers, engineers, technicians who want to expand their knowledge in pneumatics
- Anyone who is interested in pneumatics and uses or employs it in their work environment
Automation Excellence on 17.09.2026
Automation Excellence Workshop - on 17.09.2026 8:30 a.m. - 15:30 p.m. at FEC Chemnitz | Your programme:
- Presentation of the Festo Experience Center with live demonstrations of the exhibits
- Learn the basics of the pneumatic control chain in four parts (45min theory and 45min practice each)
- Actuator technology: correct dimensioning of cylinders and accessories
- Selection and configuration of valves and valve terminals
- Maintenance units: Safe processes through correct compressed air preparation and configuration of the maintenance unit
- Supporting tools from design to ordering
- Time for your topics and questions
The event will take place from 8:30 - 15:30. Your physical well-being will be taken care of.
Who is this workshop for?
- Designers, engineers, technicians who want to expand their knowledge in pneumatics
- Anyone who is interested in pneumatics and uses or employs it in their work environment
Spotlight Semicon on 07.10.2026
Spotlight Semicon on 07.10.2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm at the Festo Experience Center Chemnitz
Driving innovative automation for semiconductor industry
Maintaining what is good and making it even better – that is our intention with our Spotlight Semicon at the Festo Experience Center in Chemnitz.
Technological development in the semiconductor industry is in full swing, and we have also prepared some new highlights for you. We cordially invite you to our Spotlight Semicon to share exciting innovations, successful implementations, and demonstrations with you.
This Spotlight event will once again provide ample opportunity for specialists in the semiconductor industry to exchange ideas.
Last year, this led to new collaborations among participants, and we look forward to laying further foundations for future success.
More information about our event will be available here shortly.
Automation Excellence goes Safety on 28.10.2026
Automation Excellence goes Safety Workshop - on 28.10.2026 8:30 a.m. - 15:00 p.m. at FEC Chemnitz |
Your programme:
In the workshop "Automation Excellence goes Safety" you will work together with our experts on the following topics:
• Presentation of the Festo Experience Center with live demonstrations of the exhibits
• Theory of the Machinery Directive, standards, legal situation
• Risk assessment according to DIN EN ISO 12100 using a practical example
• Application of DIN EN ISO 13849-1, determination of the required performance level
• Determination of the required category of the protective measure
• Excerpts and notes from DIN EN ISO 4414
• Pneumatic safety functions according to VDMA 24584 with practical circuit examples
• Time for your topics and questions
Who is this workshop for?
• Designers, engineers, technicians who want to expand their knowledge in pneumatics
• Anyone who needs an introduction to the topic of machine safety and uses or uses pneumatics in their work environment.
Your physical well-being is taken care of.
We look forward to your participation and an informative exchange at the Festo Experience Center!
Trends in Qualification Live on 05.11.2026
Trends in Qualification Live - on 05.11.2026 9:00 a.m. - 02:00 p.m. at FEC Chemnitz
Let yourself be inspired by new impulses for the education of the future at our free event series. Experience exciting keynotes, creative marketplaces, and successful best-practice examples.
Program:
- The 360-Degree Learning Concept: Learning Spaces in New Dimensions
- Machine Learning in Basic Training: Understanding, Training, and Applying AI Models in the Bandler System
- FluidSIM: Combining Creativity and Efficiency in Fluid Technology and Electrical Engineering
- Practical Learning Made Easy: The Comprehensive Learning Concept for Electrical Engineering
You will soon find out more about our event here.
Beginners' seminar FluidDraw on 10.11.2026
Beginners' seminar FluidDraw on 10.11.2026 from 9:00 - 16:00 at the FEC Chemnitz
Get your circuit diagram safely and error-free with just a few clicks!
Get to know the many useful functions of the FluidDraw schematic version.
What awaits you:
- General handling of the software Use equipment labeling
- Define product properties for symbols Creating parts lists
- Live demo: efficient circuit diagram creation
- And much more
Participation fee: 290 p. P. (Invoice will be issued subsequently)
Seminar places: 10 participants
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m
No previous knowledge is required for the beginners' seminar.
Your physical well-being is taken care of.
Advanced seminar FluidDraw on 11.11.2026
Advanced seminar FluidDraw on 11.11.2026 from 9:00 - 16:00 at the FEC Chemnitz
Create your circuit diagram safely and error-free with just a few clicks!
Deepen your knowledge of the circuit diagram version FluidDraw.
What you can expect:
- Create advanced evaluations
- Create your own drawing frames and project templates
- Create symbols and symbol combinations for configurable symbols
- Create and use your own translation database and product database
- Assign key combinations
- And much more
Participation fee: 290.- p. p. (invoice will be issued afterwards)
Seminar places: 10 participants
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m
Basic knowledge of the general handling of the software is required for the advanced seminar.
Your physical well-being will be taken care of.
Automation Excellence on 02.12.2026
Automation Excellence Workshop - on 02.12.2026 8:30 a.m. - 15:30 p.m. at FEC Chemnitz | Your programme:
- Presentation of the Festo Experience Center with live demonstrations of the exhibits
- Learn the basics of the pneumatic control chain in four parts (45min theory and 45min practice each)
- Actuator technology: correct dimensioning of cylinders and accessories
- Selection and configuration of valves and valve terminals
- Maintenance units: Safe processes through correct compressed air preparation and configuration of the maintenance unit
- Supporting tools from design to ordering
- Time for your topics and questions
The event will take place from 8:30 - 15:30. Your physical well-being will be taken care of.
Who is this workshop for?
- Designers, engineers, technicians who want to expand their knowledge in pneumatics
- Anyone who is interested in pneumatics and uses or employs it in their work environment
Automation Excellence on 03.12.2026
Automation Excellence Workshop - on 03.12.2026 8:30 a.m. - 15:30 p.m. at FEC Chemnitz | Your programme:
- Presentation of the Festo Experience Center with live demonstrations of the exhibits
- Learn the basics of the pneumatic control chain in four parts (45min theory and 45min practice each)
- Actuator technology: correct dimensioning of cylinders and accessories
- Selection and configuration of valves and valve terminals
- Maintenance units: Safe processes through correct compressed air preparation and configuration of the maintenance unit
- Supporting tools from design to ordering
- Time for your topics and questions
The event will take place from 8:30 - 15:30. Your physical well-being will be taken care of.
Who is this workshop for?
- Designers, engineers, technicians who want to expand their knowledge in pneumatics
- Anyone who is interested in pneumatics and uses or employs it in their work environment
Events at the Festo Experience Center: New solutions and real results
Our exciting and regular events such as innovative workshops, informative forums, spotlight events and much more will help you to further improve your automation know-how.