The Composites 2026 international conference topics are as follow:

1. Composite Materials Design & Digitalization

Computational modelling, AI/ML, and digital twins for composites

Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) composite materials

Advanced composites, nanocomposites, meta-materials, and 2D-based systems

Data-driven design and predictive lifetime modelling

Structure–property–process relationships for new material development

 

2. Sustainable Composites & Biocomposites

Bio-based fibres, polymers, and hybrid biocomposites

Circular economy approaches: recycling, upcycling, reuse

Eco-design, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and environmental impact

Repairable, modular, and disassemblable composites

Low-carbon and energy-efficient materials

 

3. Composites Processing & Manufacturing Technologies

Advanced forming, joining, and machining of composites

Additive manufacturing and hybrid processing methods

Automated and digitalized composite production

Out-of-autoclave, low-energy, and environmentally friendly processes

Industrialization, pilot lines, and scale-up strategies

 

4. Properties, Performance & Durability

Mechanical properties: fatigue, creep, damage tolerance, and long-term performance

Physics, chemistry, and multiscale characterization of composites

Non-destructive evaluation (NDE) and monitoring techniques

Durability and performance under extreme environments

Predictive modelling of composite lifespan and reliability

 

5. Multifunctional & Smart Composites

Embedded sensing and structural health monitoring

Self-healing, adaptive, and morphing composites

Energy storage/conversion composites (e.g., structural batteries)

Thermal, acoustic, and electromagnetic functionalization

Nanocomposites for advanced functionalities

 

6. Composites Applications Across Sectors

Aerospace and defence composites

Automotive, rail, and sustainable transportation

Energy and environmental applications: wind, hydrogen, solar, carbon capture

Civil engineering, infrastructure, and construction

Biomedical and pharmaceutical composites

Consumer products, design, and home applications

 

7. Standards, Certification & Industrial Uptake

Safety, certification, and regulatory frameworks for composites

Innovation procurement and policy drivers for composite materials

Workforce development, skills, and education in composites

Industry–academia collaboration and technology transfer

Strategies for market adoption and industrial scale-up