A meeting of women associated with the furniture industry and the finals of the Father & Son Formula Parquet Championships - we concluded the third day at DREMA

Women's power in the sector

Thursday saw the fifth edition of the Meeting of Women Associated with the Furniture Industry. During the event organised by the Polish Chamber of Commerce of Furniture Manufacturers and the MTP Group, representatives of the furniture sector talked about their experiences related to
of maintaining a balance between professional duties and private life. The meeting, which had a conference-networking character, was a time of inspiring speeches and valuable discussions. In addition to attending interesting lectures on topics of importance to the industry, there were conversations with female furniture business leaders, which resulted in the establishment of new relationships.

The meeting was opened by Elżbieta Roeske- Vice-President of the MTP Group, who drew attention to the importance of having a passion for the industry:

- Ladies, I am delighted that you have achieved success in what is, after all, a man's industry [...] I wish you further success and professional development, as well as passion in your work, because without it there is virtually nothing.

Sylwia Oleńska from the Polish Chamber of Commerce of Furniture Manufacturers also welcomed the event as a guest at the inauguration: I hope that today's meeting will provide an opportunity to broaden our perspective on the topics discussed. Traditionally, this event has the opportunity to become a source of inspiration, reflection and a place for exchanging experiences - to which both I and the OIGPD warmly invite you.

Speakers included Eliza Pawlik-Rykaczewska (IKEA), who addressed the topic of Gender Equality in the Workplace, and Małgorzata Bernady (VOX) with a presentation entitled Sensitive Design. Tenderly cared for interiors. The closing lecture, entitled Success = passion x development x challenges, was given by our presenter, Hanna Szumińska (Komandor Wielkopolska). In the panel discussion, which took place in the middle of the solo speeches, guest speakers talked about their experiences: Agnieszka Chmielewska (COMPLET Chmielewscy), Marta Kowalczyk (Mardom Pro) and Joanna Kucharska, (Międzynarodowe Targi Poznańskie).

Industry clash of the generations

At 2 p.m., the grand finale of the ‘Next Generation’ Father and Son Parquet Championships took place, organised by the Narzedzioholicy.pl group and The TOOLS Magazine. During the event, the results of the struggle of our champions were announced and the winners were presented with their prizes.

In the ‘intergenerational clash of dancefloor players’, Przemyslaw and Bartlomiej KRET were the winners. They competed against six international teams in the final.

Thursday was also another day of lectures in the Sustainability Zone and a time to support the environmental action DREMA Forest. The Live Furniture Factory was also active throughout, as part of the DREMA for Children campaign.

What awaits visitors on the last day of the fair?

Friday at the Poznań International Fair is the final day of the DREMA DZIECIOM campaign, during which furniture manufactured for care institutions will be donated. For thrill-seekers, there will also be the adjudication of the Polish Championships in Nail Hammering 2024, as well as the final of the Conjured from Wood competition (published by Inwestor).

Details available in the programme - https://drema.pl/en/events-program/