May News

CAMX Leadership Q&A
CAMX represents a rare collaboration in the North American composites industry, joining the conference and trade show efforts of the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) and the Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE). As the composites industry gets ready for CAMX, show organizers caught up with the leaders of each trade group to capture their thoughts on how this event meets the needs of a fast-evolving industry. Q&A with Jay Merrell and Paul Wienhold. Read more

CAMX registration is officially open! A variety of registration categories to fit every budget and schedule are available – including discounts for ACMA and SAMPE members. All registrants receive access to the Exhibit Hall, Opening General Session with Keynote, and Opening Welcome Reception. Specific registration categories include "Premium" with access to all events including tutorials, the full conference program, all receptions and a closing luncheon; "Full Conference" with access to the entire conference program, all receptions and a closing luncheon; "Show Sampler" with access to three conference sessions of your choosing; "Exhibit Hall ONLY," and "Student." Browse the CAMX registration categories and rates, and register now. Rates increase in September!

The CAMX Housing Bureau, Conference Direct, is open. CAMX hotels range from $89 to $249 per night (plus taxes and fees). Many of the official CAMX hotels are within walking distance to the Orange County Convention Center, and complimentary shuttle buses are provided for those that are not. Please only make reservations through the Official CAMX Housing Bureau, Conference Direct, and be aware of other companies offering discounted rates. Find out more and make reservations today.

Working together, ACMA and SAMPE have created a featured track that illustrates their combined strength in industry knowledge. The CAMX Featured Sessions bridge low-cost/high-volume materials with high-performance/low-volume materials. These sessions focus on composites innovation, market growth and hot topics associated with advanced materials. With presentations by thought leaders and industry experts, CAMX Featured Sessions deliver cutting-edge information you'll use to improve your products and processes, expand your business and plan for the future.

CAMX is taking place at the Orange County Convention Center, West Hall, Orlando, Fla., USA. Orlando is easily reached from every part of the country, as well as from international cities. It is served by Orlando International Airport (MCO). Visit Travel Logistics for more details.

CAMX is now accepting submissions for the 2014 Poster Pavilion. Accepted entries will be featured on the CAMX exhibit hall floor and compete to be named 2014’s trailblazing research of the year. For more information, visit Awards & Competitions. Submission deadline: Aug. 15, 2014.

Hosted by ACMA, the Awards for Composites Excellence (ACE) offers two awards in each of the following three categories: Design, Manufacturing, and Market Growth. For more information, visit Awards & Competitions. Submission deadline: Aug. 1, 2014.