The first day of the STONE trade fair has concluded – intense, content-rich, and full of inspiration

Day one of STONE, BUDMA, and INTERMASZ was marked by substantive events, conferences, product premieres, and direct meetings with experts and market practitioners. The program covered issues related to current regulatory and technological challenges, as well as safety in construction.

Grand Opening 

The official opening took place at 11:00 AM on the main stage, combined with the awards ceremony for the MTP Group Gold Medal laureates and the presentation of the Acanthus Aureus statuettes.

During the ceremony, speeches were delivered by representatives of ministries, central and local government authorities, and key institutions related to the construction and industrial markets. Speakers included the President of the MTP Group, the Mayor of Poznań, the Chief Labor Inspector, as well as representatives of the surveying, construction, infrastructure, and engineering sectors, who emphasized the importance of industry dialogue, quality, safety, and innovation.

Jubilee awards were also presented to companies and partners who have been contributing to the development of the trade fairs and the entire industry for years. The culminating moment of the ceremony was the symbolic ribbon-cutting, officially inaugurating the BUDMA, STONE, and INTERMASZ 2026 fairs.

BUDMA Fair Program 

Particular attention was drawn to the specialized SCHRONTECH+ training, held as part of the BUDMA fair. The training was dedicated to new technical requirements for protective construction, which will enter into force on January 1, 2026, as well as the practical implementation of the provisions of the so-called "Shelter Act," aimed at increasing the level of civil protection in crisis situations.

The BUDMA program also covered topics related to surveying, the use of drones in construction, structural health monitoring, transaction security, and the construction market. It also featured presentations by public administration representatives regarding changes in regulations for construction products, contractor certification, and new EU regulations. This was complemented by conferences dedicated to prefabrication, energy-efficient construction (EU30), fire safety, and the modernization of existing buildings, including large-panel structures.

Archi-Strada – Architecture, Aesthetics, and Neuroscience 

An integral part of the first day was the Archi-Strada project, which attracted a large group of architects and designers.

The stage featured:

- Prof. Maciej Błaszak with the topic: Three Dimensions of a Useful City – A Brain Research Perspective;

- Joanna Florczak-Czujwid (ASM Research Solutions Strategy), who led the panel: How the Human Brain Works – What It Likes and What It Avoids;

- Marta Wierusz (APA Wojciechowski Architekci), who presented: Conscious and Subconscious Aesthetic Evaluation of Space and Its Impact on User Behavior;

- Justyna Dziedziejko (TOPOSCAPE), who addressed the issue: The Park on the Warsaw Uprising Mound: The Beauty of Nature, The Truth of Memory, The Common Good.

A debate titled "Measurable Aspects of Aesthetics" also took place, featuring special guest Carl Bäckstrand, Deputy CEO of the renowned White Arkitekter studio.

Interior Design Salon 

The Interior Design Salon also took place on the first day, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, featuring a rich program of lectures throughout the day:

- Interior Architect vs. Construction Site – Speaker: Karolina Anna Drogoszcz;

- Communication in the Relationship: Interior Architect – Contractor – Investor – Speakers: Ewa Dyda-Nowakowska, Magdalena Różycka;

- Design and Finishing of Interiors in Modular Buildings – Speaker: Maja Skołysz, representative of SEDG;

- Revitalization – Speakers: Anna Kwiatek, Przemysław Gawęda;

- Responsibility in the Interior Architecture Profession – Good Design Academy (Akademia Dobrego Projektu), Host: Barbara Węgrzyn.

We thank all participants for their presence, conversations, and engagement.