Upcoming Conferences

Carbon Fiber 2010 / December 7-9, 2010

Industry leaders from fiber suppliers, end users, fiber converters, prepreggers, and composites parts manufacturers meet to discuss the current supply and demand situation for carbon fiber as well as the future prospect for growth of new carbon fiber composite applications.

High-Performance Fibers 2010 / November 9-10, 2010

Leading manufacturers of high performance fibers meet and join in lively discussion on the diverse business opportunities and technical challenges that lie ahead in high-growth applications such armor, sporting goods, blast-resistance, fire resistance, marine, aviation and aerospace markets.

High-Performance Resins 2010 / September 23-24, 2010

Recent developments in resin technologies will be discussed by industry innovators in the fields of high temperature resistance, advancements in infusion systems, fire resistant applications, and improved mechanical properties. Breakthoughs in both thermoset and thermoplastic composite systems will be addressed as well as additives for improved fiber-wetting and bonding and curing mechanisms for advanced composite processing, including nanoparticle technology such as carbon nanofibers and nanoplatelets.

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Past Conferences

COMPOSITESWORLD's Investment Forum 2010 / March 15-16, 2010

CompositesWorld Investment Forum will be held March 15-16, 2009, at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines. The Chair for this year’s conference is Michael S. Del Pero, Vice President — Plastics, Composites, & Advanced Materials — McGladrey Capital Markets LLC. More than 100 marketing executives, business development specialists, investment analysts and composite industry experts will explore the global and regional outlook for composite materials in commercial aviation, sporting goods, wind energy, construction and infrastructure, CNG and hydrogen storage tanks and marine and automotive applications.

Carbon Fiber 2009 / December 9-11, 2009

Carbon Fiber 2009 will be held December 9-11 at the new Hilton San Diego Bayfront on the waterfront in downtown San Diego. Executives from leading fiber suppliers, end users, fiber converters, prepreggers, and composites parts manufacturers will meet for lively discussion on the current supply and demand situation for carbon fiber as well as the future prospect for growth of new carbon fiber composite applications. Market opportunities, new technology, and production processes to streamline manufacturing and lower costs will also be explored.

High-Performance Fibers 2009 / November 17-18, 2009

High-Performance Fibers 2009 will be held November 17-18 at the Doubletree Guest Suites Historic Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina. Executives from leading manufacturers of high performance fibers will once again meet and join in lively discussion on the diverse business opportunities and technical challenges that lie ahead in high-growth applications such as body and vehicular armor, high-performance rope and cordage and sporting goods, as well as in the blast-resistance, fire resistance, marine, aviation and aerospace markets.

CompositesWorld's Investment Forum 2009 / February 26-27, 2009

The second annual CompositesWorld Investment Forum is the international conference designed for executives from leading composite industry suppliers, industry analysts, investment bankers, and industry end users to discuss opportunities for composite materials in projected high growth markets, such as commercial aircraft and renewable energy applications like wind blades. Presentations included supply and demand forecasts and how investment in advanced automation production processes are helping composite materials penetrate these markets.

Carbon Fiber 2008 / December 8-10, 2008

Carbon Fiber 2008 is THE international conference for executives from leading fiber suppliers, end users, fiber converters, prepreggers, and composites parts manufacturers! Industry professionals joined in lively discussion on the current supply and demand situation for carbon fiber as well as the future prospect for growth of new carbon fiber composite applications. Market opportunities, new technology, and production processes to streamline manufacturing and lower costs were also explored.