Highlights EASA – CWIEME Berlin Conference & Networking 2026

On the afternoon of May 18th, 2026, the EASA Europe, Asia & Africa Chapter brought together members from across the region in Berlin for an engaging and forward-focused gathering held just before the CWIEME Berlin 2026 exhibition. As an official partner of CWIEME, EASA continues to offer valuable opportunities for professionals in the electromechanical sector to meet, exchange knowledge, and shape the future of the industry.
This pre-fair event has become a key moment in our annual calendar, offering space for networking, technical presentations, and important discussions about where the industry is heading. This year’s program addressed some of the most pressing themes for our sector today: energy efficiency, manufacturing precision, digital innovation, workforce development, and effective leadership.
The event opened with a welcome from the EASA Europe, Asia & Africa Chapter, which set the tone for the afternoon ahead. We were pleased to welcome Melissa Magestro, Portfolio Director at CWIEME Events, who shared useful guidance on how to make the most of this year’s exhibition — from networking and supplier access to technical sessions and industry exchange. She also highlighted the dedicated spaces available to EASA members at the show, including the Electric Motor Forum in Hall 25 and the EASA Motor Repair & Maintenance Stand 25D32.
The technical program opened with a presentation by Dr. Jörg Hassmann and Gregor Dietz of CEMEP, who addressed the topic of energy efficiency in motor-driven systems. Dr. Hassmann outlined CEMEP’s role within Europe’s electrical machines and power electronics industry and presented the significant savings potential that can be unlocked through a stronger system approach and wider use of variable speed drives. Gregor Dietz illustrated these points through a practical retrofit case study of a belt conveyor system in a gravel plant, showing how revised design criteria, speed adjustment, and inverter technology can lead to measurable energy savings and improved operational efficiency.
Neil Gallant of Neutronic Technologies then presented on a theme that is increasingly central to our industry: people development. His session, titled “Engineering Our Own Experts,” addressed the challenge of building the next generation of leaders and technical professionals in a sector facing an ageing workforce and a widening skills gap. He introduced new EASA peer-to-peer learning initiatives designed to help members strengthen leadership, sales, workshop management, and team development skills through practical workshops, coaching, and collaborative exchange. His core message was clear: technical expertise alone is no longer enough — the future of our industry depends on our ability to develop people and share experience.
Roberto Movio of NESTECH srl. presented on precision in electric machine manufacturing, with a focus on the production of single laminations and laminated cores. He highlighted how material selection, laser cutting quality, insulation systems, and assembly methodologies directly impact motor efficiency, reliability, and performance. His presentation also addressed challenges such as magnetic degradation, heat-affected zones, burr formation, and inter-lamination short circuits, reinforcing the importance of precision processes and compliance with EASA and IEC standards.
Cedric Dockendorf of Symvio shared a compelling case study on how a small maintenance service provider with no prior background in electrical measurements developed a remote partial discharge monitoring solution using an AI-supported approach. His presentation followed the project from its early operational challenges — limited planning visibility, ad-hoc interventions, and constrained resources — through to a cloud-based monitoring prototype built iteratively with AI agents supporting coding, testing, and deployment. He also raised an important reflection: as code generation becomes more accessible, the real challenges shift to quality control, operational adoption, and building trust in new systems.
The final presentation of the day was delivered by Tracy Queen of ICC International, who focused on effective communication and its role in building stronger teams. Her session explored how listening, psychological safety, transparency, and collaborative problem solving contribute to better leadership and more effective team dynamics. She reminded participants that communication is not only about transmitting information, but about creating environments where people feel heard, valued, and able to contribute openly.
The event closed with time for networking and discussion, giving attendees the chance to continue conversations and strengthen professional connections. Once again, this pre-fair meeting proved to be a valuable and productive moment for our community.
We thank all the speakers and participants for their contributions and engagement, and our sponsors for their support.