WATS UP 2026
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Join WATS UP 2026

WATS UP is our annual gathering in Norway for test engineers, manufacturing leaders, quality managers, and R&D professionals.

Our goal is simple: bring the WATS community together regardless of experience and share the latest advancements in WATS and how to get more value from your test data.

You’ll get insight into what’s new in WATS, what’s coming next, and how to work smart with your test data. Expect real-world insights, inspiring talks, and in-depth sessions.

Whether you’re here to learn, connect, or spark the next big idea, WATS UP 2026 is where it happens.

Agenda

A full-day event (08:30–17:00). Detailed agenda announced closer to the event.

• Registration (08:30–09:00)
• Keynote speakers
• Lunch and networking
• Breakouts: practical sessions on real-world challenges
• Closing: key takeaways from the day
• Informal gathering after the event (16:00–17:00)

Keynote Topics

• What’s new in WATS
• WATS Alvea AI Assistant: A new way to interact with test data
• Connecting your data with agents: MCP and connectivity
• Unit Flow: latest updates and improvements
• Reducing costs with test data
• What’s driving decisions in manufacturing today
• What’s next in WATS
  

Break Out Sessions

• Improve yield faster with AI-powered RCA (Process Heatmap)
• Interact with test data (WATS Alvea AI Assistant)
• MCP and connectivity (MCP)
• Analyze test steps (Test step analysis)
• Identify deviations instantly (Unit flow)
• Manage test assets (Asset management)
• Monitor performance your way (Dashboards & WATS mobile app)
• Traceability throughout production (Production module)
• Software where you need it (Software distribution)
• From problem to solution (RCA Tickets)
• Digitize your manual checklists (Manual inspection)
• Turn repairs into insights (Repair Interface and analytics)

Topics and sessions may change.

Practical Details

Below you’ll find practical information to prepare your stay. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have question.

Getting there

Train: The hotel is located next to Drammen Train Station.
Car: Public parking is available near the hotel.
Plane: From Oslo Airport with the airport express train directly to Drammen.

Accommodation

Book your stay at the venue, Quality Hotel River Station. Use link below.

Pre-Dinner With a View

It has become a tradition to invite all participants to an informal gathering with dinner the evening before WATS UP at a local venue in Drammen. This year, we invite you to Spiralen Café, located on the hillside above Drammen and offering a stunning view of the city. The ride to the top alone is worth the visit.

Spiralen Café was built for the opening of the Spiral Tunnel in 1961. Today, the building and the surrounding area are among the most popular tourist attractions in Drammen and serve as a gateway to the walking trails in the hills.

Pre-Event Dinner Details

Where: Drammen Spiral Restaurant.
When: The restaurant is reserved for WATS UP attendees from 18:00.
Transportation: Taxis will depart from the hotel at 17:30.