Busworld
2025-10-04 - 2025-10-09 | Brussels Expo, Brussels, Belgium

EPTA Board Meeting
2025-10-07 15:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Berlin) | AVK office, Am Hauptbahnhof 12, Frankfurt am Main, 60329, Deutschland

SMCCreate 2025
2025-11-04 - 2025-11-05 | Vienna House by Wyndham Andel’s Prague, Evropská 15, Prague 6, 160 41, Czech Republic
Following the great success of recent years, the time has finally come again:
SMCCREATE is entering its third round and invites you to the Vienna House Diplomat in Prague on 4 and 5 November 2025!
The European conference brings together experts, companies and research institutes from across the entire SMC/BMC value chain.
You can look forward to a compact, high-calibre programme with 15 specialist presentations on the topics of market & trends, sustainability and design – presented by leading players such as AOC, Owens Corning, Menzolit and TU Delft.
SMC and BMC – Innovative materials for modern constructions
SMC (sheet moulding compound) and BMC (bulk moulding compound) are high-performance fibre composites that are particularly suitable for the manufacture of lightweight, complex-shaped components – they combine structural properties with a smooth surface. For this reason, SMC and BMC
are increasingly being used in a wide range of end applications and markets.
The presentation language is English.
PRICES
AVK- and SMC BMC Alliance-members: EUR 995,-
plus VAT at the applicable statutory rate in the Czech Republic (currently 21%)
Non-members: EUR 1.195,-
plus VAT at the applicable statutory rate in the Czech Republic (currently 21%)
Discount for more than one company participant
50% discount for the second and each additional registered person from the same company
Special price for students
Students receive a 50% discount upon presentation of proof of student status/student ID card
ℹ️ The participation fee includes conference materials, lunch, drinks during breaks and dinner.

HOTEL
Vienna House by Wyndham Diplomat Prague
Evropská 15, 160 41 Praha 6
Czech Republic
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A room contingent has been reserved for you at the conference hotel.
The contingent is available until 4th October 2025.
Price: 5.000,- CZK (per room| for 2 nights | incl. breakfast | incl. 12 % VAT)
hotel booking

PROGRAM AND FURTHER INFORMATION
Program flyer (EN)

SPONSORING
We are offering attractive sponsorship opportunities for SMCCREATE. For further information, please click here:
SPONSORSHIP FORM (PDF | EN) | SPONSORSHIP FORM (WORD/docx | EN)

Seminar Thermoplastic composites: Introduction, basics and processing methods
2025-11-11 09:30 - 2025-11-12 14:30 | Fraunhofer IGCV, Am Technologiezentrum 2, Augsburg, 86159, Deutschland
Automated tape laying processes are often used for series applications in the production of high-performance components made of fiber composites. Depending on their technological characteristics, these can be divided into Automated Fiber Placement (AFP), Automated Tape Laying (ATL) and Fiber Patch Placement (FPP) in order to meet the requirements of different industries. The selection of the appropriate production technology plays a decisive role in the realization of composite structures with the desired properties and the fulfillment of specific application requirements.
Here you will find the complete seminar description.
Please note the seminar fee
745,- € plus. VAT for AVK/CU members
Final price incl. 19% VAT EUR 886.55
895,- € plus. VAT for non-members
Final price incl. 19% VAT EUR 1,065.05
The price includes two lunches, soft drinks and dinner!
To place an order, please send us an e-mail to info@avk-tv.de with the following information:

Name(s) of the participants
Billing address (incl. tax ID)

Intensive seminar on crisis management and crisis communication
2025-11-12 10:00 - 2025-11-13 15:00 | AVK office, Am Hauptbahnhof 12, Frankfurt am Main, 60329, Deutschland
The GKV cordially invites all its member companies and those of the sponsoring associations to the intensive seminar on crisis management and crisis communication on November 12/13, 2025 in Frankfurt am Main.
For small and medium-sized companies in particular, communication during a crisis can be crucial to their survival – regardless of whether it is an accident, a product crisis or a compliance breach. Emergency services and authorities need information, politicians and journalists need a point of contact and employees need a perspective. Messages should be developed and questions answered before reporting and public opinion change. There is no substitute for preparation and planning in the event of a crisis.
With a practical mix of workshop and intensive exercise, our crisis-experienced communications expert Dr. Hans-Georg Klose puts the participants into “crisis mode”: How can a company still function when “the house is on fire” or the public prosecutor is at the door with a search warrant? Transport accidents, product recalls or cyber attacks – prevention is essential in all cases. Managing directors, plant managers or communicators can put their existing crisis management to the test in the seminar or plan their own crisis team using a crisis manual.
Participants
This seminar is tailored to the group of people who have to manage the crisis in the company in an emergency: Managing directors and site managers, plant and occupational safety specialists, communications colleagues and marketing specialists. Each participant receives a GKV crisis manual and a clear idea of what needs to be done in the company for good prevention, who should be involved and which steps logically build on each other.
Please note: the number of participants is limited. So make sure you secure your place quickly!
The event is reserved for members of the GKV and members of the sponsoring associations.
Participation fee
The participation fee is EUR 800.00 plus VAT per person. This includes participation in the seminar, refreshments during breaks, lunch and dinner together.
Coordinates of the conference venues
Wednesday, November 12, 2025: AVK office (Frankfurt am Main)
Thursday, November 13, 2025: pro-K Industrieverband (Frankfurt am Main)
Registration and further information:
Registration form
Information flyer GKV

Sustainable production - use of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and ecological production design
2025-11-19 - 2025-11-20 | Fraunhofer IGCV, Am Technologiezentrum 2, Augsburg, 86159, Deutschland

RECREATE webinar: Giving Composites a Second Life: Reuse and Remanufacturing
2025-11-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, Zoom meeting
We are pleased to invite you to the second session of the RECREATE webinar series entitled “Giving Composites a Second Life: Reuse and Remanufacturing”.
The session will be opened by Volker Mathes from AVK, who will talk about the sustainability of composites and the challenges and opportunities of their reuse in a circular economy. Ines Sma from CNRS/PIMM will present the laser shock method – an advanced and efficient technique for disassembling composites that enables easier recovery and reuse of components. Bonaventura Vitolo from GEVEN will provide insights from the aerospace industry, focusing on the reuse of carbon fiber reinforced composite parts and how these practices can contribute to a more sustainable manufacturing of aircraft interiors.

FURTHER INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION
Participation is free of charge – register now and join us on November 26:
https://www.recreatecomposites.eu/second-recreate-webinar/?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_source_platform=mailpoet&utm_campaign=recreate-news-2

Sustainable production - use of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and ecological production design
2026-01-27 10:00 - 2026-01-28 15:30 | Fraunhofer IGCV, Am Technologiezentrum 2, Augsburg, 86159, Deutschland
Economical, sustainable and flexible – this is how the production of fiber composite components should be in the future. But which technologies are best suited in each case and how can production be ideally designed? And how can the ecological sustainability of production and products be determined and increased?
The seminar provides a basic understanding of selected methods of factory planning and life cycle assessment and presents suitable key figures for evaluation. The skills taught will be consolidated in exercises using practical examples and planning software tools will be tested.
Here you will find the complete seminar description.

Your investment per seminar and participant:in:
745,- € plus. VAT for AVK/CU members (final price incl. 19% VAT EUR 886,55)
895,- € plus VAT. VAT for non-members (final price incl. 19% VAT EUR 1,065.05)
The price includes two lunches, soft drinks and dinner!

To place an order, please send us an e-mail to info@avk-tv.de with the following information:

Name(s) of the participants
Billing address (incl. VAT ID and e-mail address)

Joint Circular Economy Forum: Composite Materials and Composites - Textiles in Second Life
2026-02-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Association of the Northwest German Textile and Clothing Industry e.V., Martin-Luther-King-Weg 10, Minster, 48155, Germany
The topic of the circular economy is attracting increasing interest from companies in both associations. The reasons for this are securing raw materials, conserving virgin materials and resource efficiency. In addition, the more sustainable use of materials in product development offers the opportunity to position oneself in a more ecological and economically advantageous way.
Sustainability offers enormous potential for both industries and there are numerous interfaces for cooperation. The topic offers enormous possibilities and opportunities, but there are also challenges.
We would like to clarify open questions and the state of the art with experts from the world of fiber-reinforced plastics/composites and fibers, as well as with a mechanical textile recycler and a chemical recycler. Other guests will bring funding programs and experience from processing industries or waste disposal.
Our aim is to promote dialogue, facilitate exchange and, if necessary, create the basis for joint projects!

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
✅ Up-to-date insights into the circular economy, textile recycling and fiber-based composite plastics
✅ Exchange in working groups with experts
✅ Concrete impulses for projects, funding opportunities and cooperations
✅ Contacts between the textile, plastics and recycling industries

PROGRAM
⬇️ Download program flyer (PDF)

REGISTRATION
Registration for the forum is free of charge.
Register directly here:
🔗 Registration for the circular economy forum

World Pultrusion Conference
2026-03-05 - 2026-03-06 | Sercotel Sorolla Palace, Avda. de las Cortes Valencianas, 58 , Valencia, 46015, Spain
Visit Europe’s most important event for pultruded fiber-reinforced materials!
The EPTA – European Pultrusion Technology Association in cooperation with the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) invites you to the 18th Conference on Pultrusion, which will take place from March 5 to 6, 2026 in Valencia, Spain.
The conference takes place every two years and is the meeting place for the European and global pultrusion industry.
The program includes presentations on innovative applications, technologies and processes as well as current market trends and developments.
The language of the lecture is English.
Further information can be found on the EPTA website.

JEC World 2026
2026-03-10 - 2026-03-12 | JEC World 2026, Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center, ZAC Paris Nord 2, 93420 Villepinte, France
JEC World brings together the entire value chain of the composites industry in Paris, France every year and is “the place to be” for composites professionals from all over the world.
The event brings together not only all the major global companies, but also innovative start-ups in composites and advanced materials, as well as experts, academics, scientists and R&D executives.
JEC World is also the “Festival of Composites” and offers a unique showcase of what composites can offer to various application sectors, from aerospace to marine, from construction to automotive, providing an endless source of inspiration for participants from these industries.

GKV REACH workshop
2026-03-10 10:00 - 15:00
The GKV cordially invites all member companies to the online workshop “Update REACH/CLP, requirements for placing hazardous substances and mixtures on the market, restriction of microplastics and new regulation “on preventing pellet losses” and PFAS”.
As always, participants first receive basic knowledge of the REACH and CLP regulations. Our member companies are confronted with chemical law inquiries from their customers on a daily basis. So that they do not lose track, the workshop provides a list of the most important regulations with secure LINKS for quick reference. According to the restriction on synthetic polymer microparticles (microplastics) in Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation, as of November 2025, all plastics processors, including manufacturers of molded parts, would have reporting obligations to the Chemicals Agency in Helsinki by May 31, 2026. Will it stay that way? The new regulation “on preventing pellet losses” adds to all of this. High time for precise instructions to the participants.
The planned restriction of PFAS remains on the agenda. Participants receive an update on the current status.
The workshop is intended to fill any gaps in the knowledge of plastics processors and provide all participants with concrete help in dealing with compliance work.
We look forward to welcoming you online on March 10, 2026.
🔗 Invitation flyer for the workshop
🔗 F urther information and registration

ITA Innovation Day 2026 - Mobility in Motion
2026-04-21 11:00 - 15:30 | Institute for Textite Technology at RWTH Aachen University, Otto-Blumenthal-Str. 1, Aachen, 52074, Germany
The ITA Innovation Day 2026 has the motto “Mobility in Motion” and brings together experts from industry and research to discuss current developments in the fields of mobility, lightweight construction and composite technologies.
The event will focus on innovative solutions for the mobility of the future – from battery housings and hydrogen tanks to new material systems and digital production approaches.
You can look forward to exciting specialist presentations, insights into current projects and the opportunity to exchange ideas with partners from the network.
🔗AGENDA
🔗 TO THE REGISTRATION

RECREATE Conference: Made in the EU - Creating Markets for Circular Composites
2026-04-23 | Bedford Hotel & Congress Center, 135-137 Rue du Midi, Brussels, B-1000, Belgium
How can Europe turn circular composite technologies into real market opportunities?
The RECREATE conference Made in the EU – Creating Markets for Circular Composites will explore trends in the EU composites market and highlight applications across sectors such as automotive, wind energy, aerospace, transport, construction, naval industries, and sports.
This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with forward-thinking stakeholders committed to creating viable markets for circular composites and strengthening Europe’s industrial leadership.
The program will feature presentations of advanced technologies and project results showcasing solutions that enable the circularity of composite materials and their value chains, from design to end-of-life. In addition, dedicated panel discussions will address key enablers for market adoption, including:

Policy recommendations to support the implementation of circular composite solutions across Europe, and
Investors & industry panel focusing on the challenges of scaling up and adopting circular composite technologies in real market conditions.

Stay tuned for more information and full program!
The AVK is part of this project.

More information and registration:
🔗 https://www.recreatecomposites.eu/recreate-conference-made-in-eu-creating-markets-for-circular-composites/

ETG Coffee-Talk: ETG-ready together!
2026-05-07 15:30 - 17:00 | AVK office, Am Hauptbahnhof 12, Frankfurt am Main, 60329, Deutschland
Many companies are currently underestimating the effort involved in implementing the Pay Transparency Act.
At the same time, there is a lack of clear empirical values and orientation.
The free ETG Coffee Talk offers you the opportunity to prepare yourself at an early stage – in a practical, compact manner and in exchange with other companies.
WHAT AWAITS THEM:

Current status of the ETG 2026
Typical challenges in companies
Practical insights from project experience
Concrete recommendations for action
Space for your individual questions

🔗 Information flyer
🔗 ETG checklist

TEST LEXWARE
2026-05-08 08:00 - 17:00
TEST

Composites x AI [Webinar]
2026-06-15 13:00 - 13:45 | Online, Zoom meeting
Managers are faced with the challenge of mastering day-to-day business and AI strategy at the same time – with ever-increasing time pressure.
This 45-minute input conveys which problems can be solved economically with AI today, what challenges exist and how work in the company will change. A structured list of questions will provide you with the basis for well-founded decisions:
Basics & possibilities
What technologies are behind the term “AI”?
What new use cases and working methods are possible today?
Decision support
Is AI worthwhile for my company – and for my department?
Build up your own expertise or commission external service providers?
What dependencies arise?
What role does industry expertise play?
Implementation & future
How can AI projects be financed and how can compliance be achieved?
What next steps make sense?
What course must be set now?
About the speakers: Schäfer List Systems GmbH is a young family business from Brandenburg that has its origins in research into autonomous driving at DLR e.V.. The company has broad expertise in the use of AI technologies, from the automated optical inspection of SMC press parts to agent-based software development.
More at www.schaeferlist.de

Registration is free of charge for all AVK members – please contact:
Katharina Wagner | katharina.wagner@avk-tv.de | +49 (0) 69 / 27 10 77 – 13

Circular composites - easier to recycle when combined
2026-06-18 | Fraunhofer ICT, Joseph-von Fraunhofer-Str. 7, Pfinztal, 76327
Industry meets Fraunhofer CCPE
The Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence Circular Plastics Economy CCPE invites representatives of the polymer industry to the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT in Pfinztal on Thursday, June 18, 2026 as part of its “Industry meets Fraunhofer CCPE” event series.
Fiber-reinforced plastics play a key role on the path to a circular economy. A central challenge here is how high-performance composite materials can be designed in future so that they are easier to recycle and contribute to closing material and bio cycles.
The organizers will present the latest results from application-oriented research and practical solutions for companies. The focus will be on self-reinforced thermoplastics, mono-material construction methods and bio-based FRPs and their potential for sustainable applications.
At the same time, the event will shed light on recycling technologies for FRPs and their individual components and discuss the use of recyclates in new applications.
You can look forward to the exchange between research and industry as well as concrete suggestions for your next steps towards a circular composite economy.

Further information:
🔗 Program flyer
🔗 https://www.ict.fraunhofer.de/de/messen_konferenzen/ccpe-circular-composites-day.html

Webinar: What Are the Growth Opportunities for Thermoplastic Composites in Europe?
2026-07-10 10:00 - 10:45
Thermoplastic composites are increasingly regarded as a key material for lightweight, high-performance, and more sustainable applications.
But how is the European market evolving, which application areas are driving demand, and where are the most promising growth opportunities?
Based on the latest EATC market study, this webinar offers selected insights into market developments, application trends, and future growth drivers for thermoplastic composites in Europe.
Beyond presenting market data, the webinar helps participants interpret the results in the context of their own companies.
What do current market trends mean for future growth opportunities?
Which assumptions should be questioned?
And how can existing expertise be leveraged to address new market needs?
Participants will gain a concise overview of the current market landscape, key challenges, and emerging opportunities, while also learning how market intelligence can support strategic decision-making and business development activities.
FURTHER INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION

Working group - GRP swimming pools
2026-08-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Online, Zoom meeting
Our working groups are exclusively available to our members.
If you are interested in the topic/working group, please contact the AVK office.

Technical committee "Additive manufacturing with polymers" | AVK/DGM joint working group
2026-08-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Additive Manufacturing Center (AMC) at TU Darmstadt, Ottilie-Bock-Strasse 1, Darmstadt, 64287, Germany
ℹ️ Further information on the next event
Our working groups are exclusively available to our members.
If you are interested in the topic/working group, please contact the AVK office.

Working group - Structural analysis - Earthquake design and nozzle loads
2026-09-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Online, Zoom meeting

Working group - Environmental protection and occupational safety
2026-09-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Online, Zoom meeting

Webinar Composites Compact
2026-09-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Online, Zoom meeting
A decisive prerequisite for successful work in the field of reinforcedplastics is understanding and mastering the basic concepts and interrelationships. Raw materials as well as applications and processing methods are extremely heterogeneous. We offer an initial overview and basic orientation. Our introductory seminar provides the necessary basic knowledge about the structure, production and use of reinforced plastics in a compact form – especially for newcomers and those new to the field.
Here you will find the complete seminar description.
Please note the seminar fee
Your investment per seminar and participant:in:
EUR 200,- plus VAT for AVK/CU membersFinal price incl. VAT. 19% VAT EUR 238.00
EUR 250,- plus VAT for non-membersFinal price incl. 19% VAT EUR 297,50

To place an order, please send us an e-mail to info@avk-tv.de with the following information:

Name(s) of the participants
Billing address (incl. tax ID and e-mail address)

Working Group - Natural Fiber-Reinforced Plastics | CU Innovation Day: “Sustainable Production with Digitalization, AI, Digital Twins, and Biomaterials”
2026-09-17 | Leibniz Institute for Composite Materials (IVW), Erwin-Schrödinger-Strasse 58, Kaiserslautern, 67663, Deutschland
Our working groups are available exclusively to our members.
If you are interested in the topic or working group, please contact the AVK office.
The working group will take place as part of CU Innovation Day in collaboration with the AVK on the topic “Sustainable Production with Digitalization, AI, Digital Twins, and Biomaterials.”

EPTA Members Meeting
2026-09-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Online, Zoom meeting

Composites for series production - Our compact seminar on SMC/BMC
2026-09-22 11:00 - 2026-09-23 13:00 | BYK-Chemie GmbH, Abelstrasse 45, Wesel, 46483
Fiber-reinforced plastics/composites are combinations of different materials. The processes for component production and the areas of application are just as diverse as the possible combinations of raw materials and input materials.
The two main areas of application for composites today are the mobility and infrastructure sectors, including the automotive industry. Energy management. With a share of almost 20 % of the total composites market, SMC/BMC also form a central material group in these two areas.
The materials have not only been firmly established in the application segments mentioned for many decades, but also have great potential for future applications, for example in electromobility.
Our seminar offers you a compact introduction to the subject area. You will learn about the materials, design and manufacturing processes. We also give you an overview of the advantages and possible applications, as well as possible trends and cost-effectiveness.
Here you will find the complete seminar description.
Please note the seminar fee
Your investment per seminar and participant:in:
745,- € plus. VAT for AVK/CU members
Final price incl. 19% VAT EUR 886.55
895,- € plus. VAT for non-members
Final price incl. 19% VAT EUR 1,065.05
The price includes two lunches, soft drinks and dinner!
To place an order, please send us an e-mail to info@avk-tv.de with the following information:

Name(s) of the participants
Billing address (incl. tax ID and e-mail address)

Working Group - Thermoplastic Composites Tubes & Profiles
2026-09-28 11:00 - 15:00 | AVK office, Am Hauptbahnhof 12, Frankfurt am Main, 60329, Deutschland

Webinar Composites Market Compact
2026-09-29 09:00 - 11:00 | Online, Zoom meeting
Composites are often regarded as the material of the future, especially in the areas of infrastructure/construction and mobility. Some of these materials are already firmly established in a wide range of applications. With a market share of over 95%, glass fiber-reinforced plastics are clearly the dominant material group. Our webinar “Composites Market Compact” analyzes the market developments of recent years, both regionally and by individual material systems and applications. Possible trends and developments are identified and the connection to macroeconomic developments is clarified.
Here you will find the complete seminar description.
Please note the seminar fee
Your investment per seminar and participant:in:
EUR 200,- plus VAT for AVK/CU membersFinal price incl. VAT. 19% VAT EUR 238.00
EUR 250,- plus VAT for non-membersFinal price incl. 19% VAT EUR 297,50

To place an order, please send us an e-mail to info@avk-tv.de with the following information:

Name(s) of the participants
Billing address (incl. tax ID and e-mail address)

Working Group - EATC - European Alliance for Thermoplastic Composites
2026-09-29 11:00 - 15:00 | AVK office, Am Hauptbahnhof 12, Frankfurt am Main, 60329, Deutschland
