Europe’s Leading Composites Trade Fairs to Watch in 2026

Europe’s composite materials sector is steadily expanding as the need for lightweight, durable alternatives grows across automotive, aerospace, and energy verticals. The market value in Europe rose from USD 19.35 billion in 2022 to around USD 18.4 billion in 2024, with projections rising to USD 31.5 billion by 2030, at a 6.3% CAGR. More recent forecasts estimate bottom-line growth to USD 39.2 billion by 2033, at a 6.28% CAGR. This momentum reflects Europe’s commitment to innovation in lightweighting and sustainability.

As the sector evolves, economic development organizations have a unique opportunity to engage with innovators and industry leaders. Nueconomy has curated a list of essential European trade shows that provide direct access to this dynamic, high-growth market.

1. JEC World 2026
   Date: 10-12 March 2026
   Venue: Parc des Expositions de Villepinte, France
   
   JEC World is the leading international gathering for the composite materials industry, bringing together the full value chain in Paris each year. The event attracts major global corporations, innovative startups, researchers, and R&D leaders, making it a premier hub for knowledge exchange and business development. Spanning industries from aerospace and automotive to marine and construction, JEC World showcases breakthrough technologies and applications, offering visitors inspiration and practical insights. The 2025 edition drew over 45,000 professional visits, featured 1,350 exhibitors, and hosted 13,500+ business meetings, highlighting its role as a key marketplace for composites.
   
   
   
2. 22nd European Conference on Composite Materials (ECCM22)
   Date: 21-25 June 2026
   Venue: Oslo Kongressenter, Oslo, Norway
   
   ECCM22, organized by the Norwegian University of Science & Technology’s ASEMlab, is Europe’s foremost conference on composite materials and structures. The 2026 edition will focus on sustainability, recycling, advanced modeling, AI-driven technologies, and next-generation applications in sectors such as aerospace, energy, automotive, maritime, and infrastructure. With Oslo serving as a hub for materials research, the event will foster collaboration between academia and industry, uniting leading scientists, engineers, and professionals. Known for its dynamic networking environment, ECCM22 provides an ideal platform to explore cutting-edge innovations and shape the future of composite materials.
   
   
   
3. Composite-Expo: 18th International Specialised Exhibition
   Date: 22-24 April 2026
   Venue: IEC Crocus Expo, Moscow, Russia
   
   Composite-Expo is Russia’s only dedicated international exhibition for composite materials, showcasing the latest raw materials, equipment, and production technologies. The 2025 edition hosted 270 exhibitors from six countries across a 15,000 sq. m. exhibition area, attracting more than 7,500 industry professionals. The event highlights practical applications in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, shipbuilding, energy, and defense, while its R&D conference fosters knowledge sharing between scientists and manufacturers. Supported by a wide network of media and industry partners, Composite-Expo has established itself as a critical platform for advancing innovation and strengthening industrial cooperation in the composites sector.
   
   
   

4. Composite Poland
   Date: 3-5 February 2026
   Venue: Ptak Warsaw Expo in Nadarzyn, Poland
   
   Composite Poland is a specialized trade fair dedicated to composite material technologies and applications, held at Central Europe’s largest exhibition venue, Ptak Warsaw Expo. The event brings together suppliers, manufacturers, and industry professionals, offering opportunities to compare market offerings, forge partnerships, and explore the latest technologies. Alongside the exhibition, attendees can join conferences, workshops, and an integrated industry congress focused on trends, innovation, and practical applications. The fair serves as a dynamic platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and showcasing advanced solutions in the composites sector, making it a key meeting point for the Polish and regional markets.
   
   
   

5. ITHEC (International Conference and Exhibition on Thermoplastic Composites)
   Date: 28-29 October 2026
   Venue: Bremen, Germany
   
   The 8th edition of ITHEC will bring together over 300 participants and more than 40 exhibitors to Bremen for a global exchange on thermoplastic composite technologies. As a biennial event, ITHEC combines a high-level scientific conference with an international exhibition, covering the full supply chain from materials and machinery to testing and processing solutions. Sessions will feature expert keynotes, technical presentations, and workshops exploring material development, manufacturing processes, design, sustainability, and industrial applications. Known for its collaborative atmosphere, ITHEC is a leading platform for fostering partnerships and advancing innovation in thermoplastic composites across both research and industry.
   
   
   
   
6. KOMPOZYT-EXPO
   Date: 7-8 October 2026
   Venue: EXPO Krakow, Kraków, Poland
   
   KOMPOZYT-EXPO® is the largest trade fair in Poland dedicated entirely to composite materials and technologies, serving as a key event for Central and Eastern Europe. The exhibition features global suppliers showcasing innovative materials, production technologies, and applications across sectors such as aerospace, automotive, construction, wind energy, and industrial machinery. The 14th edition will highlight advanced solutions including carbon and glass fibers, resins, adhesives, composite structures, and manufacturing tools. Moving to a biennial format alternating with JEC Forum Central Europe, KOMPOZYT-EXPO® continues to be the most influential platform for industry professionals seeking the latest innovations and business opportunities in composites.
   
   

As industries- from automotive to renewables- embrace composite solutions, Europe’s cluster maintains its edge through advanced engineering and material know-how. For innovators in composites, the continent offers both a deep market and a forward-looking innovation landscape- making it essential to watch, engage, and act.

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