explitia at INNOFORM 2026 in Bydgoszcz
During the INNOFORM 2026 trade fair, held in Bydgoszcz from March 3 to 5, 2026, explitia CEO Adrian Stelmach delivered a presentation titled “How to Manage Change So That AI Collaborates with the Designer.”
The INNOFORM 2026 trade fair brought together representatives of the manufacturing, tooling, and industrial technology sectors to discuss the future of production and the role of innovation in modern companies. For explitia, participation in the event was an opportunity to share practical insights on digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and effective change management in manufacturing environments.
Adrian Stelmach’s presentation at the INNOFORM 2026 trade fair focused on one of the key challenges faced by today’s manufacturing companies: how to introduce new technologies in a way that truly supports employees and improves production processes. Technological change should make everyday work easier, increase efficiency, and help organizations make better use of their resources — not create additional obstacles or resistance within teams.
That is why effective change management plays such an important role. When implementing AI-based tools or data-driven solutions, companies need to ensure that people understand the purpose of the change, know how it will affect their work, and see the real value behind it. Without proper preparation and communication, even the most advanced technology may fail to deliver the expected results.
During his presentation at the INNOFORM 2026 trade fair, Adrian Stelmach discussed the aspects of change management that often cause tension inside organizations, especially in manufacturing environments. These included questions such as:
- How can change be introduced step by step?
- How can employees be prepared for upcoming technological changes?
- What should companies do to make sure that change brings real business value and does not simply consume the budget?
Adrian Stelmach also highlighted the fact that manufacturing companies have access to vast amounts of data, which often remains unused or underused. This data has enormous potential — especially when combined with modern tools such as AI. Properly implemented artificial intelligence can support engineers, designers, and production teams by helping them analyze information faster, make better decisions, and identify areas for improvement.
A key message shared during the INNOFORM 2026 trade fair was that AI should not be seen as a replacement for human expertise, but as a tool that can cooperate with people and strengthen their capabilities. In this context, the role of change management is to create the right conditions for technology and employees to work together effectively.
By taking part in the INNOFORM 2026 in Bydgoszcz, explitia once again emphasized its commitment to supporting manufacturing companies in digital transformation, process optimization, and the practical implementation of modern technologies in production.
The presence of explitia at the INNOFORM 2026 trade fair also confirmed the company’s focus on connecting technology with real business needs. Through knowledge sharing and industry dialogue, explitia continues to help production companies use data, AI, and modern digital tools to build more efficient and future-ready organizations.
INNOFORM 2026 trade fair is the only one in Poland for the moldmaking industry
Every year, INNOFORM attracts business owners, management teams, and technical specialists who use tool processing technologies and plastics processing solutions in manufacturing plants. The event creates a space for exchanging experience, discovering new solutions, and discussing the real challenges faced by companies operating in industrial production.
This year’s edition brought together experts from sectors such as the metal industry, plastics processing, electronics, automotive, aviation, and medicine. Thanks to this broad range of participants, the INNOFORM 2026 trade fairbecame not only a place to present products and technologies, but also an important platform for conversations about the future of manufacturing.
During this year’s trade fair, the topics discussed included:
- AI – will artificial intelligence replace the designer?
- Does a cheaper mold always mean lower costs?
- How to produce more cost-effectively? Methods for optimizing production and energy consumption.
- The economic situation of the plastics processing industry.
- Is the Polish plastics processing industry innovative?
One of the most important aspects of the trade fair is the large number of exhibitors who have the opportunity to present their products, technologies, and solutions. However, an almost equally important element of each edition is the expert program, which provides participants with valuable knowledge, inspiration, and practical insights. We are proud that our CEO could be part of this year’s agenda.
We believe that participating in events such as the INNOFORM 2026 trade fair gives us the opportunity to support everyone who wants to make their production processes work more efficiently at every stage and in every aspect — including the human side of technological transformation.
We are glad that Adrian Stelmach could share his knowledge about what technological change should look like, why it sometimes does not work immediately, and what steps should be taken to improve the situation. His presentation showed that successful transformation is not only about choosing the right technology, but also about preparing people, processes, and the organization for change.
We hope that we will have the opportunity to take part in the event again next year and share another dose of knowledge, enriched with even more practical experience.