Background

Founded in 1973, ISTMA will hold its 16th World Conference for the first time in China. As an authoritative global summit for the die, mould, and tooling industries, the conference will spotlight new developments across the worldwide supply chain. It will also showcase technological advances and practical applications in the field, serving as a major platform for international exchange on key industry elements—from manufacturing and materials to technology and equipment. Ultimately, the event underscores how the global tooling industry underpins the growth of modern manufacturing.

Connectivity,Innovation,Complementation,Mutual Benefit

The conference will guide die, mould, and tooling enterprises in strengthening core technology R&D, enhancing product quality, and fostering industrial cluster growth. It will focus on shaping the strategic direction of the industry during its transformation, exploring pathways to global leadership, and advancing strategies for worldwide mutual benefit.

Date / Location  July 1- 5 July 2026 / Xijiao State Guest Hotel, Shanghai

Conference Organizing Committee

Chairman:

Mr. Shen Changyu  

Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences

Mr. Bob Williamson  President of ISTMA

Executive Chairman:

Mr. Chang Shiping  Rotating President of CDMIA, President of Tianjin Motor Dies Co., Limited

Mr. Ryan Huang  Vice President of ISTMA, Rotating President of CDMIA,

Co-founder and EVP of Shenzhen Silver Basis Technology Co.,Ltd

Secretary

Ms. Qin Ke  Executive Vice President and Secretary-General of CDMIA

Conference Guidance Committee

Mr. Stephan Berz – Vice President of ISTMA, VDWF (Germany)

Mr. Christian Dihlmann – Vice President of ISTMA, ABINFER (Brazil)

Mr. Tapiwa Samanga – Vice President of ISTMA, PTSA (South Africa)

Mr. Manuel Oliveira – Secretary General of ISTMA, CEFAMOL (Portugal)

Mr. Li Jianjun – Vice President of CDMIA,

Professor at HUST State Key Laboratory of Die & Mould Technology