More than 120 of the world’s leading sheet metal pressworkers will be heading to Birmingham next month as part of a major global manufacturing event. The 20th ICOSPA (International Council of Sheet Metal Presswork Associations) Congress will return to the UK for the first time in 18 years, with the emphasis on new technology, new skills and new challenges

Held over two days (19-20 October), delegates will meet to discuss innovative technologies transforming metal forming, how to deliver sustainable performance, and bridging the skills gap and remaining profitable in the face of economic struggles. They will hear keynote addresses from Francisco Riberas (executive chairman of Gestamp), Ian Harnett (chairman of Tevva Electrical Trucks), Antonio Costa (CEO of Kaizen Institute, pictured) and Gianfranco Ruggiero (senior product manager of AutoForm Group).
To book a space email ICOSPACongress@thecbm.co.uk