The Association of Tool and Die Makers in Türkiye (UKUB), member of ISTMA, will organize the
14th National Molding Summit on September 18, 2025, at the TOSB Workinn Hotel in Kocaeli.
The summit brings together industry leaders, researchers, and stakeholders from across the molding value chain to generate ideas and synergies that will contribute to the sustainable development of the Turkish moldmaking industry. With its annual editions, the National Molding Summit has become an important platform for discussing expectations between moldmakers and their partners in primary and secondary industries, as well as for addressing challenges and sharing solutions for the future of the sector.
This year's program includes keynote speeches and panel discussions with high-level representatives from industry associations and leading companies:
Şahan EÇİN, Chairman of UKUB, delivering the opening remarks
Ahmet TÜRKARSLAN, Deputy Head of Department, Metal Industry and Critical Materials
Burak ÖNDER, Chairman of the Board, Zücdér
Özlem GÜÇLÜER, Secretary General, OSD
Yahya MUMCU, Head of Mould Procurement, BSH Turkey
The event will also provide networking opportunities through cocktail sessions and an exhibition, allowing participants to connect, exchange knowledge, and strengthen collaboration within the sector.
The National Molding Summit reflects UKUB's ongoing commitment to fostering innovation, dialogue, and cooperation in moldmaking. As the Turkish member of ISTMA, UKUB continues to raise the standards of this annual event, reinforcing its position as a hub for knowledge sharing and sectoral development.
