Another full day of meetings, content, and progress across the show floor. From focused roundtables for Transmission & Distribution and Motors, to high-value conversations throughout the show, attendees continued to evaluate solutions and build partnerships that support real-world delivery.
The new EU F-gas Regulation is accelerating the shift to SF₆-free medium-voltage switchgear, and this session explored how fluorine-free technologies can meet upcoming requirements while maintaining reliability, safety, and compactness, with real-world insights to help engineers and procurement specialists stay compliant and future-proof.
Grid reliability increasingly depended on proactive, data-driven asset management, and this session explored how SAMSTEO’s intelligent monitoring solution—combining Earth Observation, IoT, and weather data—enabled early risk detection, optimised load distribution, reduced downtime, and lower operational costs.
This panel brought together leading motor manufacturers and industry experts to explore how design, production, and market strategies are evolving, and what practical steps companies can take to prepare for what’s ahead.
This session explored rare-earth-free motor technologies, highlighting design strategies and material innovations for high-performance motors without critical materials, alongside advances in magnetic materials, simulation-driven development validated through prototyping, and sustainable solutions that improved manufacturing efficiency and supply-chain resilience.
European Committee of Manufacturers of Electrical Machines and Power Electronics (CEMEP)
President
Across the Innovation Zone stage, experts shared focused presentations on emerging technologies, materials, and manufacturing approaches shaping the future of the electrical manufacturing industry. Attendees gained practical insight into new solutions and connected directly with the innovators behind them.
As the day progressed, the Beer Garden Happy Hour provided a relaxed space for the community to come together. Conversations extended beyond the show floor, creating new connections and strengthening relationships across the entire CWIEME Berlin value chain.
Panel: Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers to Close the Skills Gap
Thursday 21 May
Electric Motor Forum Stage
This session explores how the industry can address critical skills shortages by rethinking pathways into engineering and building a more diverse, future-ready workforce.
CWIEME Awards
Thursday 21 May
Central Grid
The CWIEME Awards celebrate the companies and individuals driving progress across the sector. From innovation in manufacturing to advancements in materials and technology, the awards highlight the work shaping the future of the industry.
Future Engineers
Thursday 21 May
Central Grid
Future engineers take part in dedicated sessions designed to connect emerging talent with the industry. Students and early-career professionals engage with experts, explore career pathways, and gain a clearer view of opportunities across the electrical manufacturing value chain.
Women in Engineering
Thursday 21 May
Electric Motor Forum Stage
The Women in Engineering programme bring professionals together to share perspectives, build connections, and support greater representation across the sector. The sessions create space for open discussion, practical insight, and continued collaboration.
Tomorrow is your final opportunity to be part of the global meeting place for transformer, motor, and e-mobility innovators. Meet the full value chain, revisit key conversations, and secure the connections that will shape your next steps.
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