JEC World 2026

Featuring solutions, unique manufacturing and business opportunities, JEC World is a networking hub of creativity, vision and action. It shows how composite materials push the limits of your projects and ambitions.

Composites as problem-solvers for application industries

The conference program will revolve around two axes. The first explores how composites themselves are advancing – through circularity, digitalization, and manufacturing innovation. A dedicated circularity panel, for instance, will examine how the industry is shifting from a linear model toward a circular one, rethinking recyclability, lifecycle design, value chains, and business models. The second axis addresses how composites are solving critical challenges with deep-dives into key application industries, such as aerospace, maritime, building & construction, and beyond. 

Celebrating excellence, creativity, teamwork and entrepreneurship

JEC World 2026 continues to highlight breakthrough ideas and emerging through competitions and awards.

The JEC Composites Startup Booster– the leading startup competition in the world of composites and advanced materials – returns with 20 finalists pitching live to compete for global industry recognition.

The SAMPE Global Emerging Engineers Challenge will celebrate the excellence of early-career engineers and researchers, presenting their approaches to real-world manufacturing challenges, spanning advanced materials, robotics, and AI.

For design talent, the SMC BMC Design Award 2026 open to European students and young professionals under the theme Live Better, Live Green, challenges participants to explore how composite materials can improve quality of life through creative sustainable design.

Technical knowledge exchange

The tradefair gives engineering and research teams direct access to the latest technical expertise through masterclasses, scientific sessions and showcases. Legendary Professor Steve Tsai will deliver a masterclass on the Double-Double ply schedule methodology, while the SAMPE Technical Sessions will bring international experts from all over the world to share the latest applied insights across advanced materials and processes. Finally, 30 presentations delivered by Research & Innovation consortia – bringing together industry, academia, and public partners – will showcase projects aimed at accelerating the path from advanced research to market-ready composite solutions.

Show Floor as a Living Laboratory

The Live Demo Area will feature more than 20 demonstrations of manufacturing processes and industrial equipment in action, complemented by tutorials from relevant experts. Across the three Innovation Planets, visitors will discover JEC’s official selection of more than 80 groundbreaking composite parts and applications, spanning key sectors such as mobility, aeronautics, energy, and construction. In the Discovery Planet area, a dedicated exhibition will explain how composites have played a fundamental role in the evolution of modern aviation.

 Composites Industry

JEC World 2026 also provides a platform for the composites industry to assess emerging trends and find new growth opportunities. Across close to 50 Composites Exchange sessions, exhibitors and key industry players will share their insights and display the products and solutions driving their businesses forward. 

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