Seminars & Networking Events
ON-SITE CONFERENCE & TECHNICAL SEMINAR
Join us at the conference with IWMA & MDA Towards a Sustainable Future, and a technical seminar by JSTP & KMUTT Advanced Tube Manufacturing and Forming Technology.
Jointly organised by International Wire and Machinery Association and Messe Düsseldorf Asia
Towards a Sustainable Future – Transforming Challenges into Opportunities
Starts: 20 September, 11:00am | Ends: 21 September, 12:30pm at Hall 104
Moderated by: Wang Chenfei, Principal Analyst, Head – Wire & Cable, CRU Group
A 2-day international conference featuring a panel discussion, country presentations, and IWMA industry member presentations. Jointly organised by the International Wire and Machinery Association (IWMA) and Messe Düsseldorf Asia, the conference will discuss views on how companies, riding on the wave of global changes, can capitalise on the sustainability challenges and transform them into opportunities.
Topics Covered:
- Balancing Socio-Economic Progress and Environmental Stewardship in the Region
- Energy Management Technology
- New metals reshaping the industries: Products, technologies, applications
- Industry 4.0 – Next steps for manufacturers and end-use sectors
- Opportunities for and avenues towards a green transformation and creating a circular economy – waste reduction and recycling
Who Should Attend:
- CEO COOs, CTOs, CFOs
- Plant and Factory Managers
- Heads of Sustainability, Energy Efficiency, Innovation, Environment and Waste
- Sustainability Advisors and Consultants
- Venture Capitalists and Investors
- Supply Chain Managers
- Project Managers
- Purchasing Directors
- Academia and Research Scientists
- Policy Specialists
- Industry associations
- Consultancy
- Government / regulatory body
- Manufacturers and producers
Programme Schedule:
Day 1 | 20 Sep | Wed
CONFERENCE – by International Wire and Machinery Association and Messe Düsseldorf Asia
| Venue & Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| Networking area |
Towards a Sustainable Future – Transforming Challenges into Opportunities
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| 11:00am | Opening Remarks by Don Neville, Chairman, IWMA |
| 11:05am | Keynote Address – Paving the way for a sustainable future by Mr. Nava Chantanasurakon, Chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries |
| 11:20am |
Panel Discussion – Balancing socio-economic progress and environmental stewardship in the region
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| 12:30pm |
Networking Lunch Afternoon Session Theme: Business Opportunities and Growth in Asia |
| 2:00pm | Keynote by Chenfei Wang, Principal Analyst, Head – Wire & Cable, CRU Group |
| 2:20pm | Presentation by Edwin Ng, Chairman, Small & Medium Enterprises Association (SAMENTA), Malaysia |
| 3:00pm | Coffee/Tea Break |
| 3:10pm | Country Presentation by Indonesia Foundry Industries Association (Indonesia) |
| 3:30pm | Country Presentation by Ariel P. Duran, Engineer, Society of Philippine Electrotechnical Contractors and Suppliers Inc (Philippines) |
| 4:00pm | Final Remarks and Vote of Thanks |
| 4:15pm | End of Day 1 Programme |
Day 2 | 21 Sep | Thu
TECHNICAL SEMINAR – IWMA Member Presentations
| Venue & Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| Networking area |
New Metals Reshaping the Industries: Products, Technologies, Applications
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| 10:15am | IWMA Member Presentations | New Metals Reshaping the Industries: Product, Technologies, Applications |
| 10:15am |
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| 10:30am |
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| 11:00am |
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| 11:30am |
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| 12:00pm | Industry Insights - Future Engineering in Construction & Metal Sector – by Prof Dr Suchatvee Suwansawat, moderated by IWMA |
| 12:20pm | Closing Remarks – Don Neville, Chairman, IWMA followed by Networking Lunch |
| 2:00pm | End of Conference Programme |
Day 3 | 22 Sep | Fri
Belt and Road Initiative 10th Anniversary
| Venue & Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| Networking area |
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| 11:00am | Trade Experience Exchange Of Chinese Enterprises In The Thai Market |
| 11:30am | Networking Session Of Chinese – Thai Enterprise |
How to register for On-Site event:
To participate in the conference/technical seminar, please indicate your interest in the visitor registration form.
If you have already registered as a visitor, please login to your registration account and update the field accordingly.
By Japan Society of Technology of Plasticity & King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi
Technical Seminar on Advanced Tube Manufacturing and Forming Technology
21 September | 1:30pm - 4:45pm at Hall 104
Topics Covered:
- Tube Manufacturing: Forming, Welding and Machinery
- State-of-the-art CAE in tube forming
- Tube Forming and Materials for Tubes
- Bending Technology for Tubes and Profiles
Programme Schedule:
Day 2 | 21 Sep | Thu
| 1:30pm | Tube Manufacturing: Forming, Welding and Machinery by Mr. Iwano Nakata, Nakata mfg. |
| 2:15pm | State-of-the-art CAE in tube forming by Dr. Purit Thanakijkasem, KMUTT |
| 2:45pm | Coffee Break |
| 3:00pm | Tube Forming and Materials for Tubes by Dr. Yukihisa Kuriyama, Yokohama National University |
| 4:00pm | Bending Technology for Tubes and Profiles by Dr. Noa Utsumi, Saitama University |
| 4:45pm | End of Technical Seminar |
Speakers:
Mr. Iwano Nakata is Director, Chief Operating Officer of Nakata manufacturing. Nakata mfg. is one of the leading companies in machine design and fabrication for tube manufacturing with innovative technologies. He is in charge of R&D for tools, then engaged with sales and machine installation for long years.
Dr. Purit Thanakijkasem is a professor of KMUTT.
He is an expert in forming CAE.
Dr. Yukihisa Kuriyama is a professor of Yokohama National University and a former professor of the University of Tokyo. He is an expert in sheet metal and tube forming.
Dr. Noa UTSUMI is a professor of Saitama University.
He is an expert in technology of plasticity especially in bending and spinning. Not only theoretical things, he built miniature machines of rolling, stamping etc. with students.
How to register for On-Site event:
To participate in the conference/technical seminar, please indicate your interest in the visitor registration form.
If you have already registered as a visitor, please login to your registration account and update the field accordingly.