With the participation of Eric Versey - BPI France
Presented by Eric Versey
Location: Auditorium
SIMODEC 2026: explore Industry 5.0 and CSR
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Entreprises, in partnership with CETIM, is offering three visitor tours to discover the region's innovations. From 3 to 5 March, the 5.0 Tours (AI, automated control, Lean digital) offer guided tours and discussions between manufacturers to discover the exhibition in a different way.
Presented by Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Entreprises and CETIM
Location: Workshop area - Hall B1
Join us for the traditional opening ceremony. It will mark the launch of the exhibition and kick off this new edition, which will focus on innovation, industrial expertise and professional exchanges.
Location: Entrance Hall B1, then at 11:45 a.m. for the official speeches in the auditorium.
Responsible purchasing: a driver of industrial performance
This round table offers a discussion on responsible purchasing, its impact on industrial performance and the sustainability of supply chains.
Pierre Congard (SNF) will present the Responsible Supplier Relations and Purchasing Label as Regional Delegate for the AURA region.
Pascal Pernes (ARaymond) will talk about the innovative role of the purchasing function in these issues.
Participants will learn practical ways to improve their responsible purchasing practices.
Presented by Olivier Favier (Foil Effect), Purchasing Expert, Circular Economy & Open Collaborative Innovation
Location: Workshop area - Hall B1
Location: Workshop area - Hall B1
One of our long-standing media partners, Machines Production magazine, will be hosting its television studio in the workshop area - Hall B1.
On Tuesday, Jérôme Meyrand, editor-in-chief of Machines Production magazine, will welcome experts who will share advice, inspiring career paths and practical solutions for training in machining professions. How to successfully retrain for these professions, which require technical skills but above all a genuine passion for precision and a job well done. The guests will offer practical answers, ranging from specialised training courses to personalised support.
Presented by Jérôme Meyrand, editor-in-chief of Machines Production magazine
Location: Workshop area - Hall B1
