Formnext trade fair gets new management duo
Formnext will be managed by a dual leadership team in November 2024: Christoph Stüker and Sascha Wenzler will take over responsibility for the world's leading trade fair for additive manufacturing and advanced production.
Christoph Stüker and Sascha Wenzler have been working closely together in the trade fair team since the launch of Formnext in 2015 and will continue to drive the brand forward by joining forces. "I have been able to accompany and help shape Formnext since its inception. In my new role, I look forward to continuing this work together with Sascha Wenzler and a great team in order to continue offering an outstanding platform for our customers and the entire community in the future," explains Christoph Stüker, Deputy Vice President Formnext until October 31, 2024. In the 10 years since its premiere, Formnext has not only grown successfully, but has also constantly evolved in terms of content with an ever stronger supporting program, numerous special shows and a new conference program and award concept. Formnext is now a hub for additive manufacturing, and the organizers work on a variety of projects throughout the year that go far beyond the traditional trade fair business.
The changes in the AM industry require continuous adaptation and sharpening of the trade fair concept as well as a year-round offering to customers. "The associated challenges can be mastered even better with dual leadership, and I am delighted to have the ideal partner at my side in Christoph Stüker," explains Sascha Wenzler, who has been managing Formnext as Vice President Mesago Messe Frankfurt since 2015. "Christoph has been with Formnext since the very beginning. This makes him the perfect person to provide the necessary support for the further development of Formnext. Together with our strong team, we are taking the path together to meet the ever-growing AM industry." Petra Haarburger, President Mesago Messe Frankfurt, adds: "I am very pleased that by establishing this dual leadership of Sascha Wenzler and Christoph Stüker, we are taking into account the growing relevance of our Formnext for the AM community in order to drive forward the further development and expansion of relevant formats in the spirit of the Technology Hub." The next Formnext will take place from November 19 - 22, 2024.