New organizer, new location, new concept
The KLS specialist days will go into the third round in 2026 - for the first time with a new organizer and at a new location: On September 24th and 25th, 2026, the industry event for bodywork, paint and damage management will take place in the new Hall 22 at the Wels trade fair.

New organizer, new location, new concept
"After two editions in Wieselburg - most recently in 2024 with almost 900 trade visitors - JU.connects - exhibition - congress - event is now taking over the organizer role from Messe Wieselburg. With the change of location to Wels, the existing concept will be specifically developed further and supplemented with new impulses," says Thomas P. Jungreithmair.
"We see the relocation to Wels as the next step in expanding the KLS Fachtage in the long term. The modern infrastructure and the central location offer ideal conditions for the successful further development of the event," emphasizes project manager Robert Kases.
The new KLS concept has met with broad approval in the industry. The most important key players are united behind the realignment. “We are looking forward to the first edition in Wels,” says Harald Winkler, Chairman of the KLS Advisory Board.
In close coordination with the Federal Vehicle Technology Guild of the WKO and the state guilds, the event will also be supported by these strong partners in 2026 - both in the application and in the design of the specialist program. This is supplemented by collaborations with leading specialist media, which ensure broad industry communication.