The good news is that the vast majority of the August preview for Wire & Cable Kraków is still accurate. Below are some of the key elements of the international conference to be held Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the Holiday Inn Kraków City Centre in Kraków, Poland.

The 28 presentations will be presented in concurrent ferrous and nonferrous sessions. They will explore and cover topics such as production efficiency, product development and sustainability. A tabletop exhibition will accompany the conference. See p. 38 for the list of companies/organizations that have reserved a spot.

Scheduled speakers come from companies/universities that include Aeroel Marposs, AGH University, Astarte Stategies Srl, Bekaert, Caleotto SpA, Celanese, CRU, Czestochowa University of Technology, Eder Engineering, Hyperion, InnoVites, Łukasiewicz–GIT, Maschinenfabrik NIEHOFF GmbH & Co. KG, Metalube, the MFL Group, the Pittini Group, SAMP Group, Tata Steel, Taymer Europe, TKT Group, Tokai University, University of Milano-Bicocca, Windak Group and WiTechs.

Registration for all event elements can now be done at www.wirecable25.com. The four event organizers include WAI, ACIMAF, the AGH University of Kraków and the International Wire & Machinery Association (IWMA). The International Wire and Cable Machine Exhibitors Association (IWCEA) is also an event sponsor. WAI’s Poland Chapter is graciously providing administrative services. The event is backed by media partner Expometals.net and supported by WJI. Other sponsorship opportunities are still available.

The experience includes a gala dinner on the day of the conference at the historic Stara Zajezdnia Kraków by DeSilva in the heart of Kazimierz.