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.
Opening Keynote
Join the 13th Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Jim Bridenstine, for a lively discussion. NASA is helping move the industry forward in these trying times through investments in R&D and technology. Bridenstine will highlight the connection between technology developments in advanced materials and US competitiveness in manufacturing across a range of business sectors. He will wrap up his talk with an overview of NASA’s partnership opportunities for businesses of all sizes.
This session is open to all CAMX attendees.
Monday, September 21 | 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm ET
General Session
The current COVID-19 crisis has changed our world like never before. But this severe crisis hasn’t changed Airbus long-term sustainability ambition to be the world’s first aircraft manufacturer to market a zero-emission aircraft by 2035. We’ll explore how to get there and the role materials and in particular composite technologies will play.
CAMX announces Isabell Gradert the Material Fast Track Leader at Airbus and general advisor for materials technology to the CTO as 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. Sponsored by Owens Corning
This session is open to all CAMX attendees.
Tuesday, September 22 | 11:00 am – 12:15 pm ET
Good Day, CAMX!
CAMX will culminate with Good Day, CAMX hosted by Joel Whitehouse from Hill & Smith Holdings during this closing keynote. Joel will discuss the outlook for the US/global economy including risks and M&A activity, followed by a Q&A panel to ask a question or “up-vote” those posed by others. During Good Day CAMX, we’ll also announce the 2020 Awards for Composites Excellence winners. This year’s awards program features 12 exciting finalists from three categories: Design, Manufacturing, and Market Growth.
This session will open at 10:45am ET on September 24 with music from the CAMX 2020 musician, Bryce Larsen, and will kick off promptly at 11:00 am Eastern. All attendees are encouraged to join.
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.
Live Featured Sessions
Innovative speakers and industry leaders will headline CAMX educational programming by hosting 9 live, featured sessions with speakers available for a robust Q&A
Conference Tutorials
Virtual conference tutorials offer attendees the opportunity to take a deeper dive into topics most interesting to our industry. These virtual classes connect attendees and instructors for in-depth learning, with demonstrations or hands-on materials, and ample time for questions and conversations.
