The International Composites Summit (ICS), the UK’s only 100% composites focused exhibition, has announced its speaker programme. Presentations focusing on the key themes of Sustainability and Innovation will take place over both days of the event in Milton Keynes on 4-5 September.
On the Sustainability Stage, EuCIA joins speakers from Network Rail, Aerospace Technology Group, JEC, Sustainable Sailing, Owens Corning, ADS, Make UK, and more. The programme covers topics such as:
- Recycling initiatives in the UK, the German perspective and Europe as a whole;
- Circularity in aerospace, marine and infrastructure;
- Global trends and the strategic direction of the UK industry;
- The future of biomaterials and high-performance use of sustainable composites.
EuCIA’s President, Professor Roberto Frassine, will deliver a presentation during the session on European Circularity Perspectives, at 10-11 am on Thursday 5 September.
Speakers on the Innovation Stage include Richard Noble OBE and representatives from the National Composites Centre, Scott Bader, Hydrogen UK, San Diego State University, Loop Technology and AMRC. Topics include:
- Material, process and tooling developments;
- The hydrogen economy;
- Innovation and sustainable manufacturing;
- Workforce development;
- The ThrustWSH and ASCEND projects.
The full conference programme is available now. All the presentations are free to attend and can be accessed by registering on the ICS website.
ICS is dedicated to the advancement and celebration of composite materials in the UK. The event is a platform designed to connect, educate, and inspire industry professionals across the entire composites spectrum. EuCIA has been an official supporter of ICS since its launch in 2021.
