The heavyweight event of the global mold industry is about to land in Shanghai!

The 17th ISTMA International Model Association World Congress landed in China for the first time,

Gathering global industry leaders, cutting-edge technology exchanges

Integrating precise business docking and visits to benchmark enterprises,

Five core highlights are unlocked first, and a top-level exchange feast linking the domestic and foreign mold industry is about to begin!

Five highlights of the World Congress

1、 The International Model Association Conference is coming to China for the first time,

Global mold industry leaders gather in Shanghai

The 17th International Mold Association World Congress is the first time that the International Mold Association has settled down in China since its establishment. It is hosted by the International Mold Association and organized by the China Mold Industry Association. It brings together the principals of mold associations and representatives of industry chain member enterprises from more than ten countries and regions, including Germany, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Brazil, Mexico, Malaysia, Thailand, South Africa, Türkiye, and Hong Kong, China, to talk about global mold industry synergy and win-win innovation.

2、 At the DMC2026 International Mold Exhibition,

Deep integration of conference and exhibition

The conference was held concurrently with the China International Mold Technology and Equipment Exhibition (DMC2026) at the Shanghai National Convention and Exhibition Center. Chinese and foreign representatives will jointly attend the opening ceremony and exhibition, have zero contact with the world's leading mold manufacturing equipment and material forming solutions, and promote international procurement and technology docking.

3、 A lineup of heavyweight speakers, focusing on industry research

Technology leadership and talent development

Invite academicians to give keynote speeches at the conference, and leaders of higher-level departments to deliver speeches, demonstrating the authority and foresight of the conference. Top experts and scholars from the Global Mold Industry Chain Association, research institutions, and enterprises have presented over ten high-level reports on three major units;

4、 Simultaneously holding the International Model Association Annual Meeting,

Deeply connect with leading Chinese mold companies

During the conference, the International Mold Association Annual Meeting (closed door) will be held, inviting representatives of some leading enterprises in the Chinese mold industry chain to participate in closed door dialogues. Practical exchanges will be held on hot topics such as technological innovation, international cooperation, and market interoperability, opening up new paths for dialogue between Chinese enterprises and the global mold industry.

5、 Conduct on-site inspections of outstanding mold companies in the surrounding area

The conference arranged for Chinese and foreign representatives to visit excellent mold enterprises such as Hangzhou Youcheng Industrial Co., Ltd., Yisen (Shanghai) Mold Co., Ltd., and Taicang Jiuben Machinery Technology Co., Ltd. for industrial inspections, to visit workshops and communicate with management teams, and to truly experience the integration of digitalization and intelligence in Chinese mold manufacturing.

Agenda of the 17th ISTMA International Model Association World Congress

Agenda of the 17th ISTMA International Model Association World Congress