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Electric Motor Forum

Connecting Europe’s electric motor innovators & supply chain

Launching in Hall 25 at CWIEME Berlin 2026, the Electric Motor Forum (EMF) is the new home for Europe’s electric motor community.

Created in response to industry demand, the Forum brings together manufacturers, engineers, suppliers, and innovators for three days of insight, collaboration, and networking. It’s a dedicated space to tackle challenges, exchange ideas, and shape the future of the electric motor industry.

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What is the Electric Motor Forum?

One space, one community. The EMF combines content, exhibition, and networking into a single, dynamic experience.

Highlights include:

Conference Stage

Expert-led keynotes, panels, and technical talks

Roundtables

Peer-to-peer technical discussions hosted by industry leaders

Networking Hub

Informal meetups, happy hours, and connection opportunities

Private Meeting Rooms

Dedicated spaces for strategic conversations

Why Exhibit?

Position your company at the heart of the electric motor supply chain.

By exhibiting or becoming a Strategic Partner, you’ll:

  • Shape the agenda with OEMs, Tier 1s, and associations
  • Gain visibility on stage, online, and across CWIEME campaigns
  • Host high-value meetings with targeted buyers and decision-makers
  • Showcase innovations in front of Europe’s most qualified motor audience

Opportunities include: Speaking slots (technical / non-sales), Table Talk hosting, Innovation Zone pods, Branded meeting rooms

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Why Visit?

The Electric Motor Forum is free to attend and designed for engineers, procurement leaders and R&D decision-makers from across Europe’s electric motor industry. The forum’s purpose is to accelerate innovation, drive cross-sector collaboration, and address critical challenges in electric motor design, materials, efficiency, supply chain, and sustainability.

You’ll discover:

  • Cutting-edge technical content across themes such as supply chain resilience, sustainability, automation, and regulation
  • Cross-industry applications: automotive, aerospace, industrial drives, HVAC, renewables, consumer products, and more
  • Exclusive networking opportunities with peers, suppliers, and partners
  • A dedicated hall where the entire motor value chain comes together
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The preliminary agenda

Here's your first look at what the brand new Electric Motor Forum will look like in 2026. In the coming weeks we'll have more details to share on all of these sessions, so stay tuned to discover more about the new home for Europe's electric motor community.

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Content
Location
Timings
EEMODS Plenary Sessions
Electric Motor StageTuesday Morning
Feature Content Sessions
Electric Motor StageTuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Roundtable SessionsNetworking Area2 per day on Tuesday and Wednesday
Speaker CornerNetworking AreaTuesday-Thursday (for speakers after their stage sessions)
Hospitality Suites (Sponsored)Show FloorAll Day Tuesday-Thursday
Food & BeveragesNetworking AreaTuesday and Wednesday, during the morning/afternoon breaks
Buyer DelegationsPower Hub (Hall 25)All Day Tuesday-Thursday



Electric Motor Forum Stage Agenda

Tuesday 19 May 14:00 - 14:30
Advancing Axial Flux Motor Technology: From Niche Innovation to Mainstream Adoption

Discover how Axial Flux Motor (AFM) technology is moving beyond niche applications and into the mainstream. This session explores its distinct performance advantages and the design and manufacturing strategies enabling scalable adoption across industries.

Speaker
Tuesday 19 May 15:45 - 16:15
Beyond Rare Earths: Rethinking Electric Motor Design with Next-Generation Materials

This session presents the design, simulation, and experimental validation of a rare-earth-free single-sided axial flux synchronous motor using iron nitride (FeN) permanent magnets and soft magnetic composite (SMC) core.

Speaker
Tuesday 19 May 10:00 - 10:05
CWIEME Welcome Speech

Speaker
Tuesday 19 May 10:05 - 12:00
EEMODS 2026 Open Plenary Session

Tuesday 19 May 15:10 - 15:40
Next-Generation 48V E-Drives: Aluminium Conductors & Ferrite Magnets for Sustainable Motor Design

This session presents a 48 V, 35 kW electric drive system that rethinks motor design through the use of rigid aluminium bar conductors and rare-earth-free ferrite magnets. By addressing cost, supply chain resilience, and sustainability simultaneously, the concept offers a practical pathway for material transition in motor manufacturing. Combining technical analysis with quantified life-cycle data, the session provides actionable insights into next-generation low-voltage drive development.

Speaker
Tuesday 19 May 16:30 - 17:00
Panel Discussion The New Dynamics of the Motor Repair & Maintenance Industry: From Efficiency to Electrification

The motor repair and maintenance landscape is evolving fast under the pressures of electrification, energy efficiency, and AI. This session explores the global forces redefining service strategies, cost structures, and sustainability targets. Discover how innovation and quality standards are creating new opportunities for service providers and asset owners alike.

Moderator
Tuesday 19 May 14:35 - 15:05
PCB Based Axial Flux Motor for Immersed Mechatronic Pumps in Thermal-Management Systems

The speech introduces a compact axial‑flux permanent‑magnet motor with an immersed double‑rotor layout tailored for high‑integrated electric water‑pump systems. A unified CAE workflow drives electromagnetic optimization and cooling performance tuning on e-motor design parameters in function of internal fluid‑flow effects. Prototype testing validates the motor’s performance, demonstrating high efficiency, robust thermal behaviour, and scalability for next generation thermal management modules (TMMS) in transportation applications.

Speakers
Tuesday 19 May 16:20 - 16:30
Repair & Maintenance Industry Trends: Global Shifts and Future Outlook

This session provides an overview of the latest global trends shaping the Repair & Maintenance industry, from technology and sustainability to workforce and market dynamics.

Tuesday 19 May 12:05 - 12:55
The Global Evolution of the Electric Motor Supply Chain & Technology Development

As electrification accelerates across the automotive sector, the electric motor has become a critical focal point in both technological innovation and global supply chain strategy.

Wednesday 20 May 10:35 - 11:05
Advanced Temporary Stator Repair Strategies for Minimizing Downtime and Maximizing Operational Savings

Unplanned stator failures in Medium-High Voltage machines can halt production and create substantial financial losses.

Speaker

Innovation Zone

Now featured in the Electric Motor Forum Hall 25

The Innovation Zone, after it's successful launch during CWIEME Berlin 2025, now forms part of the Electric Motor Forum, taking over Hall 25. The Innovation Zone returns to much acclaim, as a dedicated space showcasing the most cutting-edge and groundbreaking new businesses in the coil winding and electrical manufacturing industry. This area serves as a response to the industry demand for advanced digital solutions, and is designed to highlight emerging technologies that push the boundaries of energy efficiency and grid modernisation.

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Speaker Corner

The Electric Motor Forum networking space

New for this edition, the Speaker Corner offers a dynamic setting where attendees can connect directly with thought leaders and experts following their sessions. Located within the Electric Motor Forum networking area, this space encourages informal discussions, knowledge sharing, and collaboration on key industry topics. 

Gain deeper insights from speakers beyond the stage

Network with peers and industry innovators in a relaxed setting

Exchange ideas, challenges, and solutions driving the future of electric motor design and manufacturing

Build meaningful connections that extend the value of every session

Hall 25 – The Home of Electric Motors

Located in Hall 25, the Electric Motor Forum creates a dedicated environment where Europe’s electric motor ecosystem can reconnect, collaborate, and innovate — right at the global home of coil winding.

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Venue

Messe Berlin, South Entrance, Messedamm 22, D-14055 Berlin, Germany

Opening times

Tuesday, 19 May | 09:30 – 17:30

Wednesday, 20 May 09:30 – 17:30

Thursday, 21 May | 09:30 – 16:00

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