The Metal Forming Conference will be held on 26-27 October 2026 in Gniew. As a co-host of the event, we, Mikrostyk S.A., invite you to participate in the only event in Poland so extensively dedicated to metal stamping, toolmaking and the future of industrial manufacturing. Today, the industry is facing groundbreaking challenges. Growing competition from Asia, cost pressure, a shortage of qualified staff and the dynamic development of artificial intelligence are forcing manufacturing companies to search for new sources of competitive advantage.
We do not intend to discuss theories during the conference; instead, we prefer to focus on the real experiences of manufacturing companies and practical solutions implemented in modern industry.
Metal Forming Conference and its unique leadership panel discussion
One of the most important items on the agenda will be a panel discussion dedicated to the future of European industry and the transformation of the supply chain. It promises to be extremely insightful. Bartłomiej Anusiak, Chief Executive Officer of Mikrostyk S.A., will moderate the debate and invite representatives of some of Europe's most important manufacturing companies to participate in the discussion. The participants will include individuals responsible for strategic purchasing decisions, supplier development and the implementation of new projects. OEM manufacturers and key Tier 1 suppliers, representing the most important links in the manufacturing and automotive supply chain, will contribute to the discussion. This is a unique opportunity to understand the perspective of people who make decisions every day that affect the development of manufacturing companies, the selection of business partners and the direction of technological investments.Europe needs a new model of competitiveness
For many years, cost advantage was one of the main arguments in decisions concerning new projects. Today, however, more and more companies recognize that focusing solely on low costs means limiting investment, competence development and innovation. That is why we will jointly focus on the following questions:- Can Europe still compete successfully with Asia?
- How can we build an advantage beyond price?
- Which technologies will be crucial in the near future?
- How can production be developed in a sustainable and profitable way?
- Is automation the answer to all the challenges faced by modern companies?
Automation and AI at the Metal Forming Conference
Artificial intelligence and automation have an increasing influence on the operation of modern factories. In many areas, they are no longer a competitive advantage but a necessity.
During the conference, experts will present ways of applying:
- AI in production planning,
- predictive maintenance systems,
- automation in quality control,
- manufacturing data analysis,
- intelligent systems supporting operators and engineers.
- designing stamping tools,
- shortening implementation times,
- optimizing manufacturing processes,
- maintaining quality in serial production,
- increasing the efficiency of metal stamping.
The Metal Forming Conference as a meeting place for practitioners
Our goal is to create an event that connects manufacturers, technology suppliers, quality experts, production engineers and people responsible for business development. Participants will have the opportunity to discover best practices used in European manufacturing companies and exchange experiences regarding:- process automation,
- quality and industrial standards,
- development of technical competencies,
- management of manufacturing costs,
- building resilient supply chains.