Wire & Cable Krakow Conference 2025
14 Oct 25
Join international delegates for an in-depth view of the manufacturing advances in wire and cable research, operations, and production presented by field experts.
Ferrous and nonferrous topics, and tabletop exhibits round out the one-day conference on 14th October 2025.
Join us at the Krakow Technical Conference 2025: Innovation and Collaboration at its Core.
Date: 14 October 2025
Location: Krakow, Poland
The 2025 Wire & Cable Conference in Krakow is set to be an unmissable international event, co-organised by IWMA, WAI, AGH, and ACIMAF. Bringing together global leaders, innovators, and professionals from across the wire and cable industry, the conference promises a valuable platform for technical exchange, industry insight, and forward-thinking discussion.
Programme Highlights
The two-day event will feature dual technical tracks – ferrous and non-ferrous – with presentations including:
🔩 Ferrous Track
09:10 – 09:30
- Jan Walenty Pilarczyk – Professor, Czestochowa University of Technology
Analysis of the influence of a sigmoidal drawing die geometry on the parameters of the drawing process and the properties of the wire
09:30 – 09:50
- Amit Agarwal – Principal Technologist, Tata Steel Limited, Global Wires
Superior strength spring steel wires for new age two-wheeler suspensions
09:50 – 10:10
- Dr. Elena Collina – Associate Professor, University of Milano-Bicocca
- Giovanni Garoli – Production Unit, TKT Group
STAR Project (Stearate From Steel Wire Drawing Processes as a Resource) Valorisation of Solid Lubricants for Dry Drawing in a Circular Economy Perspective
*Morning break*
10:40 – 11:00
- Kazunari Yoshida – Professor, Tokai University
Prevention of delamination defects in high carbon steel drawn wire by alternate drawing process
11:00 – 11:20
- Gianbruno Luvarà – Laboratory Director, Pittini Group
- Claudio Zaccomer – Wire Rod Manager, Gruppo Pittini
Low CO2 eq emission Wire Rod: Pittini applications of EAF carbon steel wire rods, and comparison to BOF carbon steel wire rods
11:20 – 11:40
- Peter Polakovic – Business Development Manager for the Energy Division, Bekaert
Bezinox®: Non-magnetic armouring wire solution with protection against crevice corrosion
11:40 – 12:00
- Andrea Parimbelli – Quality and Innovation Manager, Caleotto S.p.A.
- Mirko Tenca – PhD Student, Caleotto S.p.A. | Feralpi Group
Influence of the process parameters on the deformability of wire-rod for mechanical application
*Lunch break*
14:00 – 14:20
- Miguel Angel Jimenez – Segment Manager, HYPERION Materials & Technologies
- James Graham – General Manager for the Business Unit Carbide Metal Cutting, HYPERION Materials & Technologies
Pioneering Advances in Steel Cord Production: Cutting-Edge Material Innovation
14:20 – 14:40
- Alberto Balotelli – Area Manager, MFL Group
Automation & Sustainability: Tackling Labor Shortages and Green Demands in Wire & Rope
14:40 – 15:00
- Marek Burdek – Researcher, Sieć Badawcza Łukasiewicz – Górnośląski Instytut Technologiczny
Nontypical method of thin wire manufacturing for welding the high-alloy steel
*Afternoon Break*
15:50 – 16:10
- Fabio Giannuzzi – Manager, Aeroel Marposs
Enhancing DIE Diameter Measurement: Advanced Sub-Pixel Edge Detection and Circle Fitting Algorithms
16:10 – 16:30
- Jort Kuipers – Director, WiTechs B.V.
How to Change to The Future of Steel Wire Cleaning: Mechanical Descaling as an Alternative to Pickling
16:30 – 16:50
- Andrea Meleddu – General Manager, Astarte Strategies Srl
Bringing real-time simulation into the drawing shop: AI-driven predictions for process and product optimisation.
16:50 – 17:10
- Chetan Soni – Analyst, CRU
Opportunities and challenges in the steel industry
🧪 Nonferrous Track
09:10 – 09:30
- Piotr Kustra – Professor Assistant, AGH University of Krakow
Dieless drawing process of ultra-thin wires
09:30 – 09:50
- Luis Zalamea – Application Development Leader for W&C, Celanese
Innovative Compounds for Specialty Cable Applications
09:50 – 10:10
- Dieter Gerger – Sales Manager, Windak Group
Windak Smart Cable Packaging
*Morning Break*
10:40 – 11:00
- Rui Rocha – Business Development Manager, Metalube Group
Advancing Lubricant Sustainability within the Copper Wire Drawing Industry
11:00 – 11:20
- Enrico Conte – Product Manager, Samp Group
Innovative solutions and machine efficiency for the wire and cable industry
11:20 – 11:40
- Andrzej Mamala – Professor, AGH University of Krakow
New generation of crane cables – conductor material and design factors crucial for improving operating properties
11:40 – 12:00
- Speaker TBC – Maschinenfabrik NIEHOFF GmbH & Co.KG
Modern Service Concepts in a digitalized World
*Lunch Break*
14:00 – 14:20
- Dr. Kurt Eder – Owner and CEO, EDER Engineering GmbH
Economical maintenance solutions for strongly growing drawing die quantities in multiple wire drawing processes
14:20 – 14:40
- Piotr Wincenciak – Territory Manager, Taymer Europe GmbH
AI in industry 4.0 – Quality inspection in the wire and cable industry
14:40 – 15:00
- Robert Pinter – Area Manager, MFL Group
Energy Efficiency Meets Peak Performance In Extrusion For High And Low Friction Materials
15:00 – 15:20
- Andrij Milenin – Professor, AGH University of Krakow
Development and Implementation of a Production Technology for Biodegradable Surgical Wire from Zn-Mg Alloy
*Afternoon Break*
15:50 – 16:10
- Frederik Becker – Director Sales & Marketing, InnoVites B.V.
cableCORE MES: A Modular Approach to Future-Proofing Cable Manufacturing
16:10 – 16:30
- Roksana Pawlicka – Senior Technologist, Tele-Fonika Kable S.A.
Metallic screens in High-Voltage Cables – construction, properties and applications
16:30 – 16:50
- Natalie Noor-Drugan – Principal Analyst, CRU
Wires, Waves, and Shifting Markets: What’s Next for Cable?
16:50 – 17:10
- Speaker TBC – Andrés Cartagena-Ruiz, Head of MFL X & Servitization
Leveraging Agentic AI within the MFL X Ecosystem
A Broader Industry Experience
Beyond the presentations, the conference will offer attendees additional opportunities to connect, explore, and engage:
Tabletop Exhibits
A curated selection of tabletop exhibits will feature innovative technologies and services from companies active across the wire and cable supply chain. Organisations wishing to showcase their products and expertise are invited to secure their tabletop via the conference website.
Evening Gala
Delegates will also have the opportunity to attend a gala dinner hosted at Krakow’s Old Tram Depot – a distinctive venue offering a memorable setting for networking, conversation, and celebration.
Optional Technical & Cultural Tours
For those looking to extend their stay, optional tours will include:
- A technical visit to TFKable’s manufacturing facility
- A cultural tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mines, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its remarkable underground structures
An International Forum for Innovation and Exchange
With its blend of expert insight, real-world application, and cultural enrichment, the Krakow Technical Conference is expected to attract professionals from across the global wire and cable sector. Designed to encourage the exchange of technical knowledge and foster international collaboration, the event offers a valuable opportunity for those involved in shaping the future of the industry.
Secure Your Place Today!
535.00zł (Conference Only)
835.00zł (Conference + Dinner)
3830.00zł (Tabletop Exhibit)
For any queries, please contact a member of the IWMA team. Full event details, including ticket booking can be found using the link: www.wirecable25.com