Conference Program
CAMX offers the most robust programming anywhere for the composites and advanced materials industry by providing a variety of sessions on timely topics with industry experts sharing their knowledge in more than 100 educational opportunities.
2020 Opening Keynote
Join the 13th Administrator of the CAMX was pleased to have the 13th Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Jim Bridenstine, as this year’s opening keynote speaker. NASA is continuing to help move the industry forward in these trying times through investments in R&D and technology. Bridenstine highlighted the connection between technology developments in advanced materials and US competitiveness in manufacturing across a range of business sectors. His presentation wrapped up in an overview of NASA’s partnership opportunities for businesses of all sizes.
2020 General Session
The current COVID-19 crisis has changed our world like never before. But the severe crisis hasn’t changed Airbus’ long-term ambition to be the world’s first aircraft manufacturer to market a zero-emission aircraft by 2035. Explore how they got there and the role materials and in particular composite technologies will play.
Isabell Gradert the Material Fast Track Leader at Airbus and general advisor for materials technology to the CTO was this year’s general session speaker. With 10 years’ experience in the field of Materials & Processes, Isabell is the leading cross-divisional Material Roadmap for associated technologies and guiding research projects ensuring group-wide leverage of technology synergies.
2020 Good Day, CAMX!
CAMX concluded with Good Day, CAMX hosted by Joel Whitehouse from Hill & Smith Holdings as he discussed the outlook for the US/global economy including risks and M&A activity, followed by a Q&A panel. Register to watch this recording.
Technical Papers
These 20-minute presentations include formal written research papers reviewed by industry peers. Presentations address critical areas important to the composites and advanced materials industry from business, applications, and research perspectives.
Education Sessions
These 35-minute presentations focus on case studies, best practices, issue reviews, and more. These sessions are presented as lectures, panels, and discussions led by subject area experts, and provide valuable information in a multitude of areas.
Featured Sessions
Educational programming was led by innovative speakers and industry leaders that hosted 9 live featured sessions. Register to watch recordings.
Conference Tutorials
Conference tutorials offer attendees the opportunity to take a deeper dive into topics most interesting to our industry. These classes connect attendees and instructors for in-depth learning, with demonstrations or hands-on materials, and ample time for questions and conversations.
