The GDCTECH Forum is set to host the International Conference & Exhibition on Aluminium & Magnesium Casting Technology (GDCTECH 2025) on Thursday, 4th December 2025, at The Orchid Hotel, Balewadi, Pune. The mega event, which also includes the Aluminium Diecasting Exhibition & Conference, will bring together leaders, innovators, and professionals from the global foundry, casting, and materials ecosystem.
The event will be held in the honourable presence of Suresh Prabhu, former Union Minister who has served in key portfolios such as Commerce & Industry, Railways, Civil Aviation, Power, and Environment & Forests. Known as the Chief Architect of India’s major Ease of Doing Business reforms, Mr Prabhu has been a key driver of initiatives like Make in India, Startup India, and FDI liberalisation. Adding to the global presence, Martin Tauber, European Representative of the International Magnesium Association (IMA), will also join as the Guest of Honour.
For the exhibition inauguration, G D Rajkumar, Director at GIPlast (P) Limited and UMS Technologies Private Limited, Coimbatore, will serve as the Chief Guest. His experience in high-precision manufacturing and tooling is expected to add significant value to the gathering. The conference will also feature a keynote address by M S Shankar, Senior Advisor (Group Technology & Innovation) at Anand Automotive Private Limited, who will share insights on technological advancements shaping the future of diecasting and lightweight materials.
GDCTECH 2025 aims to bring together industry experts, manufacturers, researchers, and technology providers to explore the latest innovations in aluminium and magnesium casting, lightweight manufacturing, and sustainable production technologies. The event will provide a platform for discussions on emerging trends, material advancements, automation, and future-ready solutions for the casting sector.
Participants will also have the opportunity to interact with leading suppliers and solution providers showcasing cutting-edge technologies across the diecasting value chain
The GDC Tech Forum, founded with the vision of building a world-class die-casting industry in India, continues to strengthen the sector through ongoing initiatives such as seminars, workshops, training programmes, industrial visits, buyer–seller meets, and young leadership development activities. The Forum’s approach integrates both “inside-out” strategies, driven by internal committees crafting high-value programmes, and “outside-in” inputs, shaped by continuous feedback from its growing member community across platforms like LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook.
The event is organised by Anil Kulkarni, President of the GDC Tech Forum, and R T Kulkarni, Founder of the Forum, who have extended a cordial invitation to industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders, emphasising that their participation will further enrich the collective growth of India’s die-casting ecosystem.
