Focussing on recognising and responding to the needs of industry, with respect to manufacturing of advanced composite materials, this event will showcase the world-leading composite manufacturing being developed in the UK and specifically Northern Ireland.

The conference will offer a mix of keynote papers presented by internationally renowned experts and presentations chosen from a call for abstracts, all of which will cover a diverse range of industry sectors.

Alongside the conference there will be an opportunity for international companies to exhibit as well as a designated area, sponsored by local RDAs, to promote the region’s expertise in advanced composites manufacturing.

Registrants will also be given the opportunity to attend an optional visit to Bombardier's Belfast facility (numbers may be restricted) and an evening drinks reception on 17 March.

The emphasis of the conference will be on industry and the event will be of benefit to indiviuals and companies in the UK and the international composites community.

Conference topics include:

• Processing technology
• Thermoset
• Thermoplastic
• Large-scale structures
• High volume
• Low cost
• Nano-additives
• Textile technology
• Process modelling
• Process monitoring, control and NDE
• Sustainability, environmental and natural composites
• Industrial applications and case studies