Science and business met in Poznań - the ITM INDUSTRY EUROPE trade fair has started
The ITM INDUSTRY EUROPE 2025 trade fair has started with an impressive flourish – an event that for four days becomes the heart of European industry, innovation and science. This year's edition is special: it takes place during Poland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union, and the ITM INDUSTRY EUROPE trade fair is accompanied by the European Science Fair co-organized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań and the MTP Group. The first day of the fair is not only the opening gala but also numerous conferences, shows and debates. The proud winners of the MTP Gold Medals for the most innovative products also stood in the spotlight today. The best arranged stands were also awarded.
“This is a unique event that comprehensively connects the worlds of science, innovation and business,” emphasised Karolina Zioło-Pużuk, Secretary of State in the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, during the ceremonial inauguration.
The first day of the fair confirmed that it is more than just a technology exhibition. It is a platform for meetings, exchange of ideas and jointly building the future. Science meets industry At the inauguration, there were many voices about the key importance of cooperation between the academic community and industry. "Without the academic community, there would be no fair, no future, no science," emphasized prof. dr hab. Bogumiła Kaniewska, Rector of Adam Mickiewicz University. "Our dream was for science and business to meet in one place. It was a success."
Deputy Governor of Wielkopolska Jarosław Maciejewski added:
"New discoveries will find application in our factories, they will contribute to the growth of the country's economic potential. Already today in Wielkopolska we are developing industry 5.0. New discoveries will find application in our factories and our entrepreneurs, they will contribute to the growth of the economic potential of our country. Only an economy that is able to compete on global markets is able to decide about the potential of our country."
As Tomasz Kobierski, president of the MTP Group, emphasized, the fair has been a place of cooperation between three communities of entrepreneurs, scientists and consumers since its inception. - "In recent years, I have very strongly noticed the need for communication between the scientific community. The industry says that it needs inventions, new scientific thought and partnership with Polish science because only this will build the technological advantage of our enterprises and the national economy."
"Women of the Future Factories" - the power of diversity in industry
One of the exceptionally inspiring events on the first day of the fair was the conference "Women of the Future Factories: diversity and competences". The DBR77 zone hosted panels with the participation of Polish industry leaders, who shared their experiences in implementing innovative projects and managing teams in modern factories.
"The industry of the future is not only robots and automation - it is primarily people and their competences" - said Katarzyna Szwarocka from DBR77, opening the conference.
The event attracted crowds of participants - representatives of companies, students and academic staff. Unique speeches and case studies were living proof that team diversity has a real impact on business successes.
Safety is the future – PIP conference “Vision Zero”
During the first day of the ITM INDUSTRY EUROPE 2025 trade fair, a conference devoted to work safety in warehouses was held, organized jointly by the Office of Technical Inspection and the National Labor Inspectorate. Experts from all over Poland talked about “Vision Zero” – the ambitious goal of eliminating accidents at work in warehouses. Best practices, new technologies supporting safety and specific case studies were presented. – “ITM is innovation and technology, but for us it is also safety. We share knowledge with those who are responsible for the health and life of employees” – said Marcin Mitek, director of the Poznań branch of UDT.
As emphasized by Jerzy Jabłoński, District Labor Inspector from Zielona Góra, the Lubuskie Province is becoming a logistics center, which brings new threats. – "We need to talk about accidents, even if they are rare. Only then can they be prevented" – he emphasized. Representative of the Chief Labor Inspectorate, Magdalena Popowicz, Deputy Director of the Department of Prevention and Promotion, emphasized that work safety is the foundation of economic development, and the implementation of the idea of "Vision Zero" requires joint commitment. – "Modern warehouses are not only machines - they are places where people and technology meet. This is where we have to do the most" – added Filip Bitner, Vice President of the Management Board of the MTP Group. The conference was an expression of good cooperation between public institutions and business in striving to improve working conditions - not only in Wielkopolska, but throughout the country.
COP 2 – industrial strategy of the future and a new edition of the FOCAST Foundry Salon
The Blue Hall hosted the “Central Industrial District 2” debate, which attracted decision-makers from the administration, representatives of industry and science. The main topic was a new model of cooperation for the development of innovative technologies and strengthening the economic potential of Poland. COP 2 is a response to contemporary challenges, inspired by a historical project from the 1930s. On the first day of the fair, the FOCAST Foundry Salon was officially opened, returning in a new edition to the ITM INDUSTRY EUROPE trade fair. The “Foundry of the Future” panel showed that even such a classic branch of industry is transforming dynamically. Experts talked about ecology, global megatrends and the integration of digital technologies in production processes.
Inspiring opening and great expectations for the coming days
During the first day of the fair, there was no shortage of emotions, ideas and real ideas for the future. The exhibition spaces were bustling with life, and the accompanying events proved that ITM INDUSTRY EUROPE is more than just a presentation of machines - it is a space for a meeting of visions, competences and responsibility.
As part of the ITM INDUSTRY EUROPE 2025 fair, on June 3, inspiring discussions with leaders of the industrial sector took place in MM Studio (studio of MM Magazyn Przemysłowy - media partner of ITM INDUSTRY EUROPE). The program included interviews and debates on key trends and challenges of modern industry.
The discussions were led by the editor-in-chief of MM Magazyn Przemysłowy, Paweł Kruk.
Acanthus Aureus Gold Medals and Awards Presented!
During the first day of the fair, prestigious awards were traditionally presented - MTP Gold Medals from the ITM INDUSTRY EUROPE and Modernlog fairs, as well as Acanthus Aureus awards for the most interestingly arranged stands. The Acanthus Aureus competition rewards exhibitors who best understand how modern expo marketing builds a company's image and its business value. The Golden Acanthus Award at the ITM INDUSTRY EUROPE fair was received by: FANUC Polska Sp. z o.o., EROWA TECHNOLOGY Sp. z o.o., HIGH TECHNOLOGY MACHINES Sp. z o.o., BACKER SYSTEMS Sp. z o.o., BERND SIEGMUND GmbH, ABH MASZYNY Sp. z o.o. Sp. k., CNC Machine Center z o.o., ECO-LINE z o.o., EUROIMPIANTI POLSKA z o.o.
What's ahead?
The next days of the fair promise to be just as intense. The program includes workshops, technology premieres, robot shows, more debates and networking spaces. The ITM INDUSTRY EUROPE fair will last until June 6. During the four days of June, the Poznań International Fair becomes an arena of scientific technological progress, being a space for parallel events: the ITM INDUSTRY EUROPE Fair, the European Science Fair, the MODERNLOG Logistics, Storage and Transport Fair, the SUBCONTRACTING Industrial Cooperation Fair and the FOCAST Foundry Salon.