On September 23 and 24, 2026, the electronics industry will gather for the 34th FED Conference in Bamberg. The GBS EMS Group, together with its companies GBS Electronic Solutions GmbH, productware GmbH, Elektron Systeme und Komponenten GmbH and ib Prozessleittechnik GmbH, will also be on site and will use the event as an opportunity for professional exchange with customers, partners, and experts from the electronics industry.
Under the theme “Rethinking Electronics—Connected, Intelligent, Resilient,” the FED Conference brings together experts from the fields of printed circuit board design, PCB and assembly manufacturing, EMS, OEM companies, the supplier industry, and applied research. The focus is on current technological developments as well as the question of how electronics development and manufacturing can be made efficient, resilient, and competitive in the future.
A Focus on Current Challenges in the EMS Industry
For the GBS EMS Group, the FED Conference serves as an important platform for discussing current requirements and developments across the entire electronics manufacturing value chain. Topics such as automation and AI support, digital and end-to-end processes, modern printing, soldering, inspection, and testing methods, as well as productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness are among the key focuses of this year’s event.
Other topics range from Design for Excellence and thermal management to advanced packaging and miniaturization, as well as cybersecurity, supply chains, sustainability, compliance, and the digital product passport.
As a central EMS service provider in the heart of Germany, the GBS EMS Group supports its customers from development and industrialization through to the manufacturing, testing, and assembly of electronic assemblies and systems. Direct dialogue within the industry is a key component of this process, enabling the company to identify technological developments early on and jointly develop practical solutions for future requirements.
Meet the GBS EMS Group in Bamberg
34th FED Conference
September 23–24, 2026
Bamberg
We look forward to two intensive days of the conference, engaging technical discussions, and the opportunity to connect in person with customers, partners, and industry experts.
Are you also attending the FED conference?
If so, please feel free to contact us and schedule a personal meeting with our team in advance.