JEC Forum Italy organized in partnership with ASSOCOMPOSITI is dedicated to gather the composite materials community from Italy. This event is a unique opportunity to foster stronger connections with the local companies, research & development centers and applications sectors industries. This second edition will be held at the Villa Erba, Cernobbio, Lake Como, on June 11 & 12, 2025, with an optional company visit organized after the event, on June 13, 2025.
Its complete program combines business meetings, conferences, round tables, and interactive workshops with the participation of internationally renowned experts and guests.
BUSINESS MEETINGS
At the core of this event is the Business Meetings program, which offers participants pre-arranged business appointments, ensuring targeted and effective interactions among key industry players.
These meetings provide a unique opportunity to establish strategic partnerships, discover the latest innovations, and develop new business opportunities.
Wednesday June 11: 10:00-12:30 / 14:00-18:00
Wednesday June 11: 18:30-21:00 Evening Networking Event
Thursday June 12: 09:30-12:00 / 13 :30-16:30
More info: https://www.jec-italy.events/business-meetings/
CONFERENCE
Wednesday June 11 – 10:00-10:15
Opening speeches
Wednesday June 11 – 10:15-11:15
TECHNOLOGIES FOR COMPOSITE MATERIALS
This session will feature presentations from companies at the forefront of production technologies. Attendees will have the chance to explore key topics related to product and process innovation. These insights aim to inspire participants in their search for new solutions to enhance their products and expand into new markets.
Moderator: Prof. Alfonso Maffezzoli, University of Salento
10:15-10:45Keynote Speaker: Innovation in Additive Manufacturing for automotive
Speaker: TBA, Bercella
10:45-11:15 Combining Circularity and Affordability: Hybrid Fiber Technologies for High Performance Thermoplastic Composites
Speaker: Paolo Ermanni, Prof. em. ETH Zurich, Antefil Composite Tech
Thursday June 12 – 9:30-10:30
INNOVATION IN THE TRANSPORT SECTOR
This session will showcase the latest advancements in high-performance composite manufacturing technologies for the transportation industry. Participants will gain insights into cutting-edge solutions developed worldwide, highlighting key examples of technological excellence and superior product quality.
Moderator: Prof. Roberto Frassine, Assocompositi
09:30-10:00 Composite side fairings for high-speed trains
Speaker: Giuseppe Cavaliere, Production Manager, Production Group
10:00-10:30 Keynote Speaker: Performance and Sustainability in energy-absorbing structures
Speaker: Vincenzo Castorani, R&D Project Manager, HP Composites
Thursday June 12 – 15:30-16:50
SUSTAINABILITY AND CIRCULARITY OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS
This session will offer participants the opportunity to explore the knowledge and strategies of EuCIA – the European Composites Industry Association – on the development and implementation of sustainable, circular end-of-life solutions for composite materials. The session will also feature industrial case studies and emerging research trends focused on integrating sustainability into materials and production processes.
Moderator: Prof. Alfonso Maffezzoli, University of Salento
15:30-15:50 Keynote Speaker: Activities to promote the circularity of composites at the European level
Speaker: Prof. Roberto Frassine, President Assocompositi
15:50-16:10 Treatment and recovery of end-of-life composite materials; state of the art and future developments
Speaker: Luca Gentilini, R&D, Cobat Compositi
16:10-16:30 Polynt Group Sustainability Strategy: A New Approach Towards Composite Materials featured by Reduced CO2 Emission
Speaker: Lorenzo Grazia, Composites – UPR/GC
EU Technical Service Manager UPR/GC – Polynt Group
16:30-16:50 Circularity of composite materials in the Motor Valley: FIB3R is born, the first industrial-scale carbon fiber recycling plant in Italy
Speaker: Daniele Biondi, Carbon Fiber Plant Manager, Hera Ambiente
