The International Composites Summit (ICS) has opened its call for industry contributions for the 2026 event, inviting organisations across the composites sector to help shape the conversations that will define the industry’s future.
Taking place on 1–2 December 2026 at The Drum, Wembley, ICS continues to position itself as a commercially focused platform where business, innovation, and investment come together.
A Programme Shaped By Industry
Rather than presenting a fixed agenda, ICS is taking a collaborative approach, inviting input from across the value chain to ensure the programme reflects real-world challenges and opportunities.
This open call encourages contributions from:
- Industry leaders and manufacturers.
- OEMs and Tier suppliers.
- Start-ups and scale-ups.
- Academic institutions and researchers.
- Investors and technology providers.
By opening the programme to industry input, ICS aims to create a more relevant, dynamic, and impactful event.
Focused On the Industry’s Most Pressing Challenges
The 2026 summit will centre around key themes shaping the future of composites, including:
- High-rate manufacturing and industrialisation.
- Thermoplastics versus thermosets.
- Sustainability and circularity.
- Hydrogen and new energy applications.
- Supply chain constraints.
- Digital thread and smart manufacturing.
These areas reflect the fundamental challenges facing the sector as it looks to scale production, improve sustainability, and respond to increasing global demand.
Encouraging Open and Honest Discussion
Alongside technical and strategic content, ICS is encouraging contributions that address the industry’s more complex and challenging questions.
Proposed discussion areas include:
- Is composite recycling commercially viable at scale?
- Can the industry truly predict and prevent failure?
- Will cost and supply constraints limit wider adoption?
This approach is designed to help bridge the gap between innovation and application, supporting companies as they scale.
A Call to Contribute
ICS is now inviting organisations to play an active role in shaping the 2026 programme.
Contributors are encouraged to:
- Share insights and expertise.
- Present case studies and applications.
- Lead or participate in panel discussions.
Please send suggested contributions to info@internationalcompositessummit.com.
This collaborative approach reflects the core principle of ICS: that progress is driven by connection, contribution, and shared ambition.
As the composites industry continues to evolve, those who contribute to the conversation will play a key role in shaping its future.
ICS 2026 provides the platform to do so.
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About the International Composites Summit (ICS):
The International Composites Summit (ICS) is a global platform for accelerating growth, investment, and innovation in advanced materials. Organised by Composites Connections, a platform of The Fluency Business Group Ltd, ICS brings together the full composites supply chain, from material innovators and start-ups to OEMs, Tier 1s, and investors.
With its UK-based flagship event and international Innovation Hubs, ICS is designed to create commercial impact, foster strategic connections, and support companies in scaling their technologies and global reach. Focused on high-value networking, investor engagement, and applied innovation, ICS is where the future of composites takes shape.