Conference Program
CAMX hosts a robust education program for the composites and advanced materials industry by providing an exciting offering of sessions with industry experts in a variety of educational settings. Below are the different programming events you can expect.
Keynote Speaker
From the Stars to the Future: Navigating High-Stakes Environments, Social Impact, and Technological Frontiers
Join us for an inspiring CAMX keynote address by Joan Higginbotham, a trailblazing astronaut who journeyed from Earth to the cosmos and back, carrying with her a wealth of insights on conquering challenges in high-stakes environments. Through her remarkable story, Higginbotham will delve into the lessons learned during her ascent to the stars and how those lessons have propelled her success in managing demanding situations.
Higginbotham will share her hands-on experience in identifying cutting-edge technologies that bridge existing gaps and drive innovation for the future. Delving into her role in sourcing and implementing these technologies, she will underscore the importance of staying at the forefront of technological advancement to address current challenges and meet the demands of an ever-evolving landscape.
Today, Higginbotham embraces the benefits of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) space. From managing the Bioko Island Malaria Control Project at Marathon Oil and supporting communities in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico through corporate contributions at Lowe's to directing CSR at Collins Aerospace (formerly UTC Aerospace Systems), Higginbotham speaks from experience on how to create a more robust corporate social responsibility identity. She'll provide the strategies she's used to drive social impact across sectors and share how audiences can do the same.
Prepare to be captivated by Higginbotham's riveting narrative as she navigates the cosmos of high-stakes situations, champions social impact, and leads us on a journey toward the uncharted territories of future technologies. This keynote promises to inspire, educate, and ignite a passion for both personal growth and the limitless possibilities that lie ahead.


Featured Sessions
CAMX offers sessions that focus on the industry’s hottest topics and continued growth. Inspiring featured sessions are hosted live and provide the latest knowledge and information on the issues that are impacting the industry today.

Technical Papers
These 25-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 55-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.
POSTER SESSIONS
This exciting competition attracts the next generation of researchers, engineers and industry professionals from universities and organizations around the globe. Posters are presented during CAMX and are judged on overall presentation, significance to the future of composites and advanced materials, and their commercial application. Authors will need to be available for the meet and greet held on the Wednesday of the conference.
