Why Attend? - CAMX | The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo

Why Attend

CAMX – the Composites and Advanced Materials Expo – is the largest, most comprehensive composites and advanced materials event in North America. With a robust education program and an expansive exhibit hall with hundreds of manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers, CAMX delivers a unique experience and unrivaled opportunities.

We Form The Future

Combined Strength. Unsurpassed Innovation

Exhibit Hall

Formed with the best Composite Solutions

CAMX is your best source for new solutions, technologies, and ideas you need for your current and future projects. CAMX makes it easy to watch live process demos, see materials and interactive displays on what may be possible in the future, and meet with hundreds of manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers.

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Conference Programming

Think Beyond the Mold

CAMX has the most robust composites and advanced materials education program anywhere in the world. Learn skills, material developments, and processes from more than 100 sessions led by the experts. Gain insights at thorough technical paper presentations and education sessions, and discover best practices from lively panel discussions.

What to Expect

With thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibitors from around the globe, CAMX delivers a unique experience and unrivaled opportunities to network with attendees from all backgrounds, roles, and market segments.

Cutting Edge Technology And Innovations
New Commercial And Industrial Applications
Key Developments And Trends
Live Manufacturing Demonstrations
100+ Education Sessions
Networking, Exchange Of Ideas And Experiences
Priority On Safety With The Latest National And State Guidelines

Who Should Attend

CAMX attracts leading industry professionals, researchers, technicians, and business leaders. Manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and professionals working in the following markets will benefit from the CAMX experience:

Aerospace
Architecture
Automotive
Bath
Construction
Consumer Goods
Electronics
Energy-Power Generation
Energy-Wind
Marine

Mass Transportation
Medical
Military/Govt. Applications
Pipe and Tank
Recreational Vehicles
Solid Surface Cast Polymer
Space
Sports Equipment
Swimming Pools

CAMX GENERAL SESSION

Sheryl Connelly

Unlocking tomorrow: How Innovation is Shaping the Future of Manufacturing

Sheryl Connelly, former Chief Futurist for Ford Motor Company, brings over two decades of experience translating future trends into actionable insights for global manufacturers. Drawing from years of guiding innovation at the highest levels of the automotive industry, Sheryl will demystify how to tap into global shifts and lean into uncertainty to drive break through innovation. This session promises to leave attendees not only inspired but equipped to lead their companies into the next era of manufacturing excellence. With a proven track record of promoting innovation in one of the world’s most complex industries, Connelly is uniquely positioned to help the audience redefine the boundaries of what’s possible.

LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS

CAMX features a unique, three-day learning experience, with over 10 live demos on vacuum infusion, light resin transfer molding, and advanced processes producing real-life part. See, touch, feel, and learn from industry leaders...only at CAMX!

Next-Gen Leaders: Young Professionals Driving the Future of Composites and Advanced Materials

The composites and advanced materials industry is evolving rapidly—and at the forefront of this transformation are the bold, innovative voices of young professionals. This dynamic panel brings together rising leaders who are not only shaping the future of materials science, manufacturing, and sustainability, but also redefining what leadership looks like in a high-tech, high-stakes industry.

Join us as we hear firsthand from next-generation composites engineers, entrepreneurs, and change-makers who are breaking barriers, introducing fresh perspectives, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Their insights will inspire and challenge companies to better engage, empower, and learn from the emerging talent that will drive the industry forward.

Dr. Gourab Ghosh

Senior Technical Sepcialist,

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence

Hicham Ghossein, PhD

CEO,

Endeavor Composites

Dr. Annaliza Perez Torres

Materials and Process Engineer,

Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Programs

Shen Wang

Manager of International Business,

Superior Industrial Solutions

Moderator: Marcy Offner

Sr. Director Marketing & Communications,

McClarin Composites

How to Network in CAMX | A Virtual Experience

Networking in person is easy . . . you run into your contemporaries in the hallway, or you meet up for a cup of coffee, do a little business and move on. But how do you do that in a virtual event? Easy! Your registration form is the key to making networking intuitive and fun to use.

First, complete the full registration form when signing up for CAMX, including the demographic questions. CAMX has recruited a little “artificial intelligence” (AI) to help us all connect and network, and these questions help the AI-matchmaking system provide you with suggested sessions, exhibiting companies, and contacts you may be interested in once you log in to the CAMX Virtual platform.

Second, once you’ve registered, you can then log in and complete your networking profile. This step is also vital to a successful virtual networking experience. In addition to allowing your peers to learn more about you, it again provides our AI-powered networking system with more information to better match you with relevant contacts. So, provide as much detail as you can about yourself and what you are looking to do at CAMX. To create your profile, click on the Connect tile. View your profile in the upper right and make sure it is up to date: upload a headshot, enter your personal information summary or bio, and select keywords in your areas of interest. We recommend that you complete your profile as detailed as possible and go back whenever you need to update your networking information.

Lastly, relax and enjoy AI! This networking engine takes a few swipes or clicks to learn about your professional goals, but it is a self-learning system that will continually deliver more intelligent recommendations the more you engage with the platform. So, come back as often as you wish to fine-tune your profile and networking goals.

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Business Features

A Global Composites Marketplace

Business partnerships are formed at CAMX. Industry leaders, corporations, researchers, engineering teams, OEMs, academia, distributors, manufacturers, and suppliers all come together at CAMX in a pro-business, pro-growth environment. This is the place to have critical face-to-face meetings and start conversations and partnerships that will form the future.

Composites Weekly Podcast

Hosted by Jonathan Taylor, Composites Weekly is the leading news and information podcast for the composites & advanced materials industry. Listen to insightful interviews and commentary from leaders within the composites and advanced materials industry. Subscribe to the weekly podcast to stay up-to-date on the latest industry news and CAMX updates.

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Fun Facts

CAMX is recognized as one of the top trade shows held in the U.S., according to “Trade Show Executive.” The composites event brings in roughly 500 exhibitors and 7,000 attendees, with 2019 breaking the record at 521 exhibitors and 7,600 attendees.
CAMX 2025 will be at Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, U.S. from Sept. 8 – 11, 2025.

CAMX was founded in 2014. Not even COVID could stop it! The show was held online, with a global audience in attendance. The show’s 10-year anniversary was celebrated in 2024.

Registering is Easy

CAMX has a variety of registration options designed to meet your needs. Registration is open until October 16, 2020. Browse the virtual exhibit hall, view on-demand content, access recorded featured sessions, and network until the virtual platform closes October 31, 2020.

WHERE TO STAY

CAMX 2020 will take place on September 21-24, 2020 at the Orange County Convention Center in beautiful Orlando, FL. Orlando is your gateway to exhilarating sports, vibrant cultural experiences, world-renowned attractions, trend-setting shopping, world famous spas and beaches, acclaimed restaurants and breathtaking golf courses. Make your plans early to attend. Registration will open Spring 2020. Sign up for CAMX alerts to be notified when hotel and travel information is available.