Wire & Cable pros hit the stage in Kraków: conference program and speaker lineup now online
The International Technical Conference Wire & Cable Kraków is set to take place on October 14, 2025, at the Holiday Inn Kraków City Centre Hotel. Organized by The Wire Association International Inc. (WAI) in collaboration with the ACIMAF association, AGH University of Kraków, and the International Wire & Machinery Association (IWMA), the event brings together industry professionals from across the globe for a one-day immersion into the latest technical advancements. Industry tours are scheduled for the following day, Wednesday October 15, offering participants a chance to visit local manufacturing sites.
Kraków becomes a hub for wire and cable advances in research, operations, and production
The conference will feature two simultaneous tracks—ferrous and non-ferrous—covering topics such as production optimization, new material developments, and sustainability strategies. A roster of 29 speakers will share their expertise through keynote presentations, case studies, and technical discussions.
Complementing the presentations, a concurrent tabletop exhibit is being planned to accommodate 25 exhibiting companies. For information about exhibiting, please contact: [email protected].
Pre-conference activities on October 13 include a dinner reception at Stara Zajezdnia Kraków by DeSilva—a historic building in the centre of Kraków’s Kazimierz, and an optional guided tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mines with private transportation to and from the hotel.
Registration information and additional event details will be released shortly on the event website: wirecable25.com.
Full conference program and speaker lineup for Wire & Cable Kraków
Wire & Cable Kraków is a practical opportunity for wire and cable professionals seeking actionable insights and technical updates. The conference offers keynote presentations and technical sessions focused on research, operations, and market evolution across the global wire industry.
08:00 – 17:00
Registration Open – Foyer
Tabletop Exhibits Open – Patio
09:00 – 09:10
Opening Introduction
Speeches related to Ferrous track – RENOIR I & II (Level 0)
Speeches related Non-ferrous track – DEGAS Room (Level -2)
09:10 – 09:30
Ferrous: Analysis of the influence of a sigmoidal drawing die geometry on the parameters of the drawing process and the properties of the wire
Speaker: Jan Walenty Pilarczyk, Professor | Czestochowa University of Technology
Non-ferrous: Dieless drawing process of ultra-thin wires
Speaker: Piotr Kustra, Professor Assistant | AGH University of Krakow
09:30 – 09:50
Ferrous: Superior strength spring steel wires for new age two wheeler suspensions
Speaker: Amit Agarwal Principal Technologist | Tata Steel Limited, Global Wires
Non-ferrous: Innovative compounds for specialty cable applications
Speaker: Luis Zalamea, Application Development Leader for W&C | Celanese
09:50 – 10:10
Ferrous: STAR Project – Valorisation of solid lubricants for dry drawing in a circular economy perspective
Speakers: Giovanni Garoli, Production Unit | TKT Group; Dr. Elena Collina, Associate Professor | University of Milano-Bicocca
Non-ferrous: Windak smart cable packaging
Speaker: Dieter Gerger, Sales Manager | Windak Group
10:10 – 10:40
Morning Break – Foyer
10:40 – 11:00
Ferrous: Prevention of delamination defects in high carbon steel drawn wire by alternate drawing process
Speaker: Kazunari Yoshida, Professor | Tokai University
Non-ferrous: Advancing lubricant sustainability within the copper wire drawing industry
Speaker: Emma Pates, Global Technical Service Management | Metalube Group
11:00 – 11:20
Ferrous: Low CO₂ eq emission wire rod – Pittini applications of EAF carbon steel wire rods, and comparison to BOF carbon steel wire rods
Speakers: Gianbruno Luvarà, Laboratory Director; Claudio Zaccomer, Wire Rod Manager | Pittini Group
Non-ferrous: Innovative solutions and machine efficiency for the wire and cable industry
Speaker: Enrico Conte, Product Manager | Samp Group
11:20 – 11:40
Ferrous: Bezinox® – Non-magnetic armouring wire solution with protection against crevice corrosion
Speaker: Peter Polakovic, Business Development Manager for the Energy Division | Bekaert
Non-ferrous: New generation of crane cables – conductor material and design factors crucial for improving operating properties
Speaker: Andrzej Mamala, Professor | AGH University of Krakow
11:40 – 12:00
Ferrous: Influence of the process parameters on the deformability of wire-rod for mechanical applications
Speakers: Mirko Tenca, PhD Student; Andrea Parimbelli, Quality and Innovation Manager | Caleotto S.p.A., Feralpi Group
Non-ferrous: Modern service concepts in a digitalized world
Speaker: Jürgen Krieg, Director After Sales Service | Maschinenfabrik NIEHOFF GmbH & Co.KG
12:00 – 14:00
Lunch Break – The City Room (Level -1)
14:00 – 14:20
Ferrous: Pioneering advances in steel cord production – cutting-edge material innovation
Speaker: Hector Ferrer Ribas, Business Development Specialist | Hyperion Materials & Technologies
Non-ferrous: Economical maintenance solutions for strongly growing drawing die quantities in multi-wire drawing processes
Speaker: Dr. Kurt Eder, Owner and CEO | EDER Engineering GmbH
14:20 – 14:40
Ferrous: Automation & sustainability – Tackling labor shortages and green demands in wire & rope
Speaker: Alberto Balotelli, Area Manager | MFL Group
Non-ferrous: AI in Industry 4.0 – Quality inspection in the wire and cable industry
Speaker: Piotr Wincenciak, Territory Manager | Taymer Europe GmbH
14:40 – 15:00
Ferrous: Nontypical method for thin wire manufacturing for welding high-alloy steel
Speaker: Marek Burdek, Researcher | Sieć Badawcza Łukasiewicz - Górnośląski Instytut Technologiczny
Non-ferrous: Energy efficiency meets peak performance in extrusion for high and low friction materials
Speaker: Robert Pinter, Area Manager | MFL Group
15:00 – 15:20
Ferrous: Real-time wire drawing process instrumentation – Manufacturing 4.0
Speaker: Joao Noroña, Director Research and Product Development | Paramount Die Company
Non-ferrous: Development and implementation of a production technology for biodegradable surgical wire from Zn-Mg alloy
Speaker: Andrij Milenin, Professor | AGH University of Krakow
15:20 – 15:50
Afternoon Break
15:50 – 16:10
Ferrous: Enhancing die diameter measurement – Advanced sub-pixel edge detection and circle fitting algorithms
Speaker: Fabio Giannuzzi, Manager | Aeroel Marposs
Non-ferrous: cableCORE MES – Modular approach to future-proofing cable manufacturing
Speaker: Frederik Becker, Director Sales & Marketing | InnoVites B.V.
16:10 – 16:30
Ferrous: How to change the future of steel wire cleaning – Mechanical descaling as an alternative to pickling
Speaker: Jort Kuipers, Director | WiTechs B.V.
Non-ferrous: Metallic screens in high-voltage cables – Construction, properties, and applications
Speaker: Roksana Pawlicka, Senior Technologist | Tele-Fonika Kable S.A.
16:30 – 16:50
Ferrous: Bringing real-time simulation into the drawing shop: AI-driven prediction for process and product
Speaker: Marco Bertoli, Founding Member | Astarte Strategies Srl
Non-ferrous: Wires, waves, and shifting markets – What’s next for cable?
Speaker: Natalie Noor-Drugan, Principal Analyst | CRU
16:50 – 17:10
Ferrous: Opportunities and challenges in the steel industry
Speakers: Matt Watkins, Principal Analyst; Chetan Soni, Analyst | CRU
18:30 – 20:30
Gala Dinner – Stara Zajezdnia Kraków (Off-site venue)
Plan your visit to Poland: venue, dates, and lodging details
The Wire & Cable conference is an excellent opportunity to discover the latest technologies, connect with industry peers, and sharpen your competitive edge. Mark your calendar and start planning your visit today:
📍 Venue: Holiday Inn Kraków City Centre Hotel
📅 Dates: October 14, 2025
📧 Lodging contact: [email protected]
📞 Phone: +48 12 619 00 51
🔑 Reservation password: THE WIRE KRAKÓW
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Last updated: July 28, 2025. Visit the official website wirecable25.com to check for any changes.
