With the preparatory phase for SIMODEC almost complete, the schedule for the 2026 edition is taking shape.

Together with our partners, the exhibition team has put together a programme to ensure that professionals in the bar turning and precision machining industries get the most out of their visit.

Professional discovery tours will bring the exhibition aisles to life, tailored to the interests of the groups that form.

Several tours of the exhibition with the trade press and other industry figures will introduce them to the innovations on display at this year's event.

Workshops and debates at the heart of the exhibition, along with a number of conferences on economic and human resources topics, will provide an opportunity to exchange experiences and solutions for businesses.

Organised by SN Dec, a long-standing partner of the exhibition, the SMILE area will introduce the world of changing businesses to new generations, high school pupils, students and their teachers.

After the innovation awards ceremony, a first meeting of exhibitors is planned, organised around a welcome cocktail party on Monday evening. After the official opening on Tuesday morning, another meeting of all exhibitors will take place on Tuesday.

Naturally, to round off these festive moments, the SIMODEC evening event will be a convivial occasion on Thursday evening, with joy and moderation.

Finally, with our video partner, the communications team will be meeting exhibitors throughout the show to gather testimonials and impressions. The celebration of bar turning and precision machining is shaping up nicely!

Philippe Vachoux, President of Rochexpo