WATS UP 2026
Join Us
We're proud to welcome our users, customers, partners, and friends back to WATS UP 2026. Join us for our yearly event dedicated to Test Data Management. WATS UP is where test engineers, manufacturing, quality assurance, and R&D professionals meet to connect, learn, and share real-world insights.
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 others are improving yield, quality, and efficiency. 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.
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.
Agenda for WATS UP 2026
We will release the updated and detailed agenda for WATS UP soon. Below is the preliminary agenda.
09:00–11:30: Keynote Sessions
11:30– 2:30: Lunch in the Hotel Restaurant
12:30–14:00: Breakout Sessions
14:00–14:30: Break
14:30–15:45: Breakout Sessions
15:45–16:00: Official Closing
16:00–17:00: Informal Gathering in the Lobby with Light Food and Drinks
Practical Details
Below you’ll find practical information to prepare your stay. We will send you updates on the agenda as we approach WATS UP. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have question.
Where
Conference Date: September 3, 2026
Registration opens: 8.30 AM
Venue: Quality Hotel River Station, Drammen Norway
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.
Pre-Event Dinner
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.
AccommodationBook at discounted rate
Book your stay at Quality Hotel River Station at a discounted rate of 1,440 NOK per night (including breakfast).
Book your stay here