We’re delighted to unveil the full Wire & Cable Hub Seminar Programme, taking place on 22–23 September 2026 during wire China 2026.
The programme forms part of the brand-new Wire & Cable Hub, developed in partnership with Messe Düsseldorf Shanghai, creating a dedicated destination for technical presentations, industry insight, networking and innovation throughout the exhibition.
Supported by IWMA’s Data Insight Partner, CRU, the two-day programme brings together leading international speakers from across the wire and cable industry to explore the technologies, challenges and opportunities shaping the sector.
Across the two days, visitors can attend a series of free technical presentations and panel discussions covering four key themes:
⚙️ Advanced Manufacturing & High-Performance Cables 🌍 Resilience, Cost & Efficiency 🌱 Sustainability & Greener Manufacturing 🤖 Smart Manufacturing & Digitalisation
Explore the full two-day schedule below or download the programme booklet here: China Seminar Programme
22 SEPTEMBER
9:50-10:00 Welcome – IWMA Chairman, Willibert Dautzenberg
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING & HIGH-PERFORMANCE CABLES
New technologies for next-generation cable production
10:00-10:30 Fire Performance Standards for Cables: The Role of Third-Party Testing and Certification – Obada Piracha, Senior Certification Manager & Yasir Arain, Certification Project Manager, Loss Prevention Certificate Board (LPCB)
10:30–11:00 Advancing Stranding Technology: Productivity, Precision & Next-Generation Cable Production -Matthias Strobel, Management, SKET Verseilmaschinenbau GmbH
11:00–11:30 AC Linear Resistance Measurement and Trends of Larger Energy Conductors – Dr. Boris Dardel – Product Development Manager, AESA SA
11:30–12:00 Supporting Subsea Cable Reliability with High-Performance Water-Blocking Technology – Rachael Bywater- Product Manager – Cable, Metalube Group Ltd.
12:00–12:30 Critical Requirements for High-Performance Wire & Cable Applications: Engineering Considerations for Ultra-Thin Fluoropolymer Coatings, Equipment Optimization, and Extruder Sizing – Mr Kamthorn Sukapanpotharam – Engineering & Quality Director, Xaloy Asia (Thailand) Ltd.
12:30–13:00 Innovations in Manufacturing Technologies for High-Voltage Cables: Towards Next-Generation Production Systems – Mikko Lahti, R&D Director, Maillefer Extrusion Oy
RESILIENCE, COST & EFFICIENCY
Building stronger and more efficient cable supply chains
14:00–14:30 Electrification and Data Centres Development Reshape Global Cable Investment Amid Trade Turbulence – Chenfei Wang- Head of Wire & Cable and Speciality Materials Market, CRU
14:30–15:00 The Hidden Cost of Disconnected Cable & Wires’ Shop Floors – Mohamed Wahba- Industry 4.0 Expert & BDO, BHAG Digital
15:00–15:30 Wire Drawing Lubricants –Products & Technical Applications – Christoph Kerpen -R&D Group Lead, Zeller+Gmelin (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
15:30–16:00 Innovative Solutions and Machine Efficiency for the Cable Industry – Dongan Wu -Area Sales Manager, SAMP S.r.l
16:00-16:30 Resilience vs Efficiency: Staying Competitive in a Changing Global Market – Panel Discussion led by Chenfei Wang- Head of Wire & Cable, CRU
23 SEPTEMBER
SUSTAINABILITY & GREENER MANUFACTURING
Materials, processes and pathways to lower-impact cable production
10:30–11:00 Optimising Wire Drawing Lubricants for Productivity, Efficiency and Sustainability – Rachael Bywater- Product Manager – Cable, Metalube Group Ltd
11:00–11:30 Drawing Die Measurement, Sustainability and Productivity – Kjell E. Johnsen – Head of Wire & Cable Division, Conoptica AS
SMART MANUFACTURING & DIGITALISATION
AI, connected factories and intelligent production
11:30–12:00 What If Your Factory Will Think? Introducing Cognitive Manufacturing – Vitalii Haleliuka – General Manager, BHAG Digital
12:00–12:30 From Shop-Floor Data to AI-Driven Manufacturing Decisions – Mitesh Zatakiya – Senior Consultant – MES, InnoVites B.V.
12:30–13:00 Smart Manufacturing for Cable Production Lines – Yunus Culfa – Export, Sales & Marketing Specialist, GMM Cable Machinery
13:00- 13:30 Bernex’s Proven Solution & Success Story in AI Solid and Foaming Cable Application – Ryan Song – General Sales Manager, Greater China, Bernex Bimetall AG
No booking is required to attend. Simply come along and join us for the sessions that interest you.
22–23 September 2026 | Wire & Cable Hub | Hall E1 | Stand B68 | SNIEC
Alongside the presentations, the Hub will provide a dedicated space to connect with fellow industry professionals, discover new ideas and explore the latest developments from across the global wire and cable sector.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Wire & Cable Hub at wire China 2026.
