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 (Europe/Berlin) | 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

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
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 - 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

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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!
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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

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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

Introductory seminar on fiber-reinforced plastics
2026-10-01 09:30 - 16:30 | Fraunhofer ICT, Joseph-von Fraunhofer-Str. 7, Pfinztal, 76327
Have you already acquired basic knowledge of reinforced plastics and the corresponding processing methods and would like to deepen this knowledge? Then this seminar is the right place for you.
Our experienced practical instructors will provide you with detailed information on the special features of their respective specialist areas, from material characteristics to processing.
Here you will find the complete seminar description.
Please note the seminar fee
Your investment per seminar and participant:in:
EUR 595,- plus VAT for AVK/CU members
Final price incl. VAT. 19% VAT EUR 708.55
EUR 745,- plus VAT for non-members
Final price incl. 19% VAT EUR 886.55

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Digitization & Euro-RTM working group (joint AVK/CU working group)
2026-10-06 | Wolfangel GmbH, Röntgenstrasse 31, Ditzingen, 71254, Germany
The current agenda will follow shortly!
If you are interested in the topic/working group, please contact the 📩 AVK office.
Our working groups are exclusively available to our members.

Basic seminar “Recycling of composite structures”
2026-10-07 09:30 - 2026-10-08 14:30 | Fraunhofer IGCV, Am Technologiezentrum 2, Augsburg, 86159, Deutschland
Nowadays, fiber composites are used in a wide variety of applications
and, thanks to their lightweight construction potential, have become indispensable in many areas.
As various types of waste are generated along the process chain and ultimately at the end of the use phase and the
production of reinforcing fibers usually requires a lot of energy, recycling of this material group
is essential. Due to the structure of a composite material, in which carbon or glass fibers are firmly anchored in a
plastic matrix (thermoset or thermoplastic), recycling the material
is significantly more complex than with unreinforced plastics; in particular, separating the two components
and sensible and efficient further processing of the recycled fibers or matrix base materials poses particular challenges
.
Here you will find the complete seminar description.
Please note the seminar fee
Your investment per seminar and participant:
EUR 745,- plus VAT for AVK/CU members
Final price incl. VAT. 19% VAT EUR 886.55
EUR 895,- plus VAT for non-members
Final price incl. 19% VAT EUR 1,065.05
The price includes two lunches, soft drinks and dinner!

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Basic seminar "Bio-composites - sustainable fiber composites"
2026-10-07 10:00 - 2026-10-08 14:30 | Fraunhofer IGCV, Am Technologiezentrum 2, Augsburg, 86159, Deutschland
In the production of biocomposites, a matrix material (plastic) is processed with fibers as a reinforcing material, whereby at least one component must be obtained from a renewable resource by definition. This results in new sustainable materials that have exceptional mechanical properties and can be used in lightweight construction. Fibers made from flax, hemp or jute are often used as reinforcing fibers, which are increasingly competing with the predominant synthetic fibers due to their high specific properties.
Basically, bio-based fiber composites can be processed using conventional manufacturing processes. However, there are still some challenges to fully exploiting the potential of this fiber composite. Bio-composites are currently used in the automotive industry in particular, for example for interior fittings or body parts. However, bio-based composites have also established themselves in the sporting goods industry or as a material for furniture.
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!
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Pultrusion 4.0: practical digitalization in the industry using the example of pultrusion
2026-10-07 10:00 - 2026-10-08 14:30 | Fraunhofer IGCV, Am Technologiezentrum 2, Augsburg, 86159, Deutschland
Pultrusion – an automated manufacturing process for fibre-reinforced plastics – benefits particularly from digitalization. Digital technologies can be used to make all process steps more efficient, from simulation and work preparation to system set-up and quality assurance.

In work preparation, digitalization enables more efficient production planning, for example through digital tools for assembly planning, material management and project coordination. This minimizes delays and optimizes the use of resources.
Simulation and FEM (finite element method) are indispensable in pultrusion for the virtual design and testing of components and processes. This allows design decisions to be validated at an early stage, material properties to be optimized and potential sources of error to be identified.
When setting up the systems, digital technology, such as augmented reality or a digital twin of the pultrusion system, helps to ensure the exact positioning of tools, fibers and textile guides. This enables significant increases in efficiency to be implemented in the process.

In the long term, digitalization in pultrusion increases process reliability, reduces waste and material consumption and improves flexibility when adapting to new 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!

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Working group - GRP in pipe/tank and plant construction
2026-10-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Online, Zoom meeting

JEC Forum DACH 2026
2026-10-20 - 2026-10-21 | Maritim Hotel Cologne, Haymarket 20, Cologne, 50667, Germany
The JEC Forum DACH is organized by JEC in partnership with AVK and brings together the composites community from the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland). The event takes place every year in different cities in the DACH region to promote the regional composites ecosystem and facilitate closer ties with local companies, research and development centers and application industries.
After the first event in Frankfurt in 2021, the Forum was held at Messe Augsburg in 2022 and in Salzburg in 2023, while Stuttgart hosted the event in 2024. After the fifth edition in Dresden, the event has now arrived in Cologne in 2026.

Webinar: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): Basics, challenges and practice
2026-10-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Online, Zoom meeting
AGENDA
Various environmental impacts – overview of important impact categories in life cycle assessments
Fundamentals of LCA – structure, system boundaries, data basis and standards
Challenges in methodology and implementation – limitations, data quality, differences between standards
Corporate Carbon Accounting – SBTi – Integration of LCA results into scientifically based climate targets
Implementation options – practical examples and tools for companies

THE TRAINER
Dr. Matthias Stratmann is Head of the Sustainability Department at the nova-Institute, where he is responsible for a team of experienced LCA and sustainability experts. Since joining in 2020, he has carried out research and consulting projects for industrial partners and public clients. Dr. Stratmann is also co-author of several publications in the field of renewable carbons.
ABOUT THE NOVA-INSTITUTE
The nova-Institute is an independent research and consulting institute focusing on the transformation of the chemical and materials industry towards renewable carbon cycles, bioeconomy, CO₂ utilization/CCU and recycling. Since the mid-1990s, the institute has been supporting companies, NGOs and political decision-makers with scientific expertise in research, sustainability analyses, technology and market studies as well as strategic consulting.

PRICES
300,- € plus. VAT for AVK/CU members
Final price incl. 19% VAT EUR 357,-
350,- € plus. VAT for non-members
Final price incl. 19% VAT EUR 416,50
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Working group - SMC / BMC
2026-11-03 11:00 - 15:00

Working group - Material properties and requirements for e-mobility
2026-11-04 11:00 - 15:00 | AVK office, Am Hauptbahnhof 12, Frankfurt am Main, 60329, Deutschland

Working group - Hydrogen pressure tanks
2026-11-05 11:00 - 15:00 | AVK office, Am Hauptbahnhof 12, Frankfurt am Main, 60329, Deutschland

Webinar - Processing methods at a glance
2026-11-10 09:00 - 12:00
Fiber-reinforced plastics/composites are extremely heterogeneous, both in terms of their composition and their range of applications. In recent decades, these materials have been used in a large number of very different areas and applications. The possible processing methods are just as varied as the composition. The seminar provides an overview of today’s areas of application and the most common processing methods. Different process groups are presented and their specifics, limitations and advantages are highlighted.
The seminar presents the common manufacturing processes in a compact form and shows which processes are best suited to specific requirements.

SEMINAR CONTENT
✅ Brief presentation of current market developments
✅ Possible selection criteria for process selection
✅ Overview of common processing methods:
➡️ SMC/BMC
➡️ Open processes
➡️ RTM
➡️ Continuous processes
➡️ Winding/spinning processes/
➡️ GMT/LFT/Organo sheets
➡️ Pressing process
➡️ Tape laying/FiberPatch placement
✅ Brief presentation of current market developments

REGISTRATION
EUR 250,- plus VAT for AVK/CU members
Final price incl. VAT. 19% VAT EUR 297,50
EUR 300,- plus VAT for non-members
Final price incl. 19% VAT EUR 357,-
Registration materials are included in the price.

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Seminar "Testing of fiber-reinforced plastics"
2026-11-10 10:00 - 17:00 | AVK office, Am Hauptbahnhof 12, Frankfurt am Main, 60329, Deutschland
The diversity of fiber-reinforced plastics in terms of material composition, processing technologies and requirements for the final components requires a broad-based quality assurance system. This system ranges from the inspection of raw materials and process control to the destructive or non-destructive inspection of end products.
The seminar provides an overview of various test methods for fiber composites and fiber composite components and conveys confidence in the sensible application of these test methods, taking into account a wide range of practical requirements.
Here you will find the complete seminar description.
Please note the seminar fee
Your investment per seminar and participant:in:
EUR 595,- plus VAT for AVK/CU members
Final price incl. VAT. 19% VAT EUR 708.55
EUR 745,- plus VAT for non-members
Final price incl. 19% VAT EUR 886.55
The price includes refreshments, lunch and comprehensive participant documentation
.
To place an order, please send us an e-mail to info@avk-tv.de with the following information:

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6th Bremen Network Days
2026-11-11 - 2026-11-12 | Fraunhofer IFAM, 12 Wiener Street, Bremen, 28359, Germany
The “Bremen Adhesives Days” have been a staple since 2003—not only for former participants in the Fraunhofer IFAM’s advanced training courses on adhesive technology. Since 2007, continuing education courses in the field of fiber-reinforced composites have also been held here in Bremen—and since 2016, Fraunhofer IFAM has also offered the “Bremen Fiber-Reinforced Composite Days,” providing an opportunity to learn about the latest developments in fiber-reinforced composite technology, maintain old contacts, and forge new ones. The Bremen Fiber-Reinforced Composites Days are therefore an ideal complement to the courses offered by the Fiber-Reinforced Composites Continuing Education Center and, at the same time, provide conference participants who have not yet taken the courses with an interesting and up-to-date source of information. At the same time, the aim is to create a platform for discussing challenges and solutions in working with fiber-reinforced composites—“from practice for practice.”
This event is recognized for the recertification of Fraunhofer IFAM’s FVK continuing education certificates. It also serves as continuing education for composite and adhesive supervision personnel and field personnel in accordance with DIN 2304, DIN EN 17460, and DIN 35255.
The “5th Bremen Fiber Composites Conference” took place on November 8 and 9, 2023, at Fraunhofer IFAM. More than 60 participants attended exciting presentations covering a wide range of topics and engaged in in-depth discussions with the speakers.
The “6th Bremen Fiber Composites Conference” will take place on November 11 and 12, 2026!
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