IPHA is a diverse and global organization, which has been at the heart of the prestressed hollowcore industry since 1969. This year marked a special occasion as it was the first time IPHA’s Annual Conference was held in Poland. Poland’s largest precast and hollowcore producer, Pekabex, hosted the event. The annual conference presents an opportunity for members to come together from around the world and provides a platform for a programme of activities around a chosen topic. These include factory and site visits, keynote speakers from inside and outside the industry, discussion and debate, within a friendly and collaborative atmosphere.