Composites Innovation Event: composites for extreme conditions
On 20 and 21 May 2026, CompositesNL, the trade association for the composites sector in the Netherlands, and Composites United, the German trade association, are organizing the third edition of the Composites Innovation Event, this year at Royal NLR, Netherlands Aerospace Centre in Marknesse. The event is organized alternately in the Netherlands and Germany, and this edition is once again taking place in the Netherlands. The theme of this edition is: Composites for Challenging Environments | Bridging Aerospace, Industry and Space Applications.
As performance, reliability and scalability become increasingly critical, this event brings together experts developing composite innovations rooted in aerospace and translating them into broader applications.
What to expect:
Keynotes and technical presentations from leading industry players
Insights into applications such as hydrogen storage, space launchers and high-rate production
Discussions on industrialisation and scaling challenges
Exclusive tour of Royal NLR – Netherlands Aerospace Centre facilities
Company visits on day two
Strong networking opportunities
This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with the Dutch and German composites ecosystem and explore cross-sector innovation.
For whom
The Composites Innovation Event is intended for a broad, professional audience within the composite value chain, from industry to research, with a focus on innovation, collaboration, and the application of composites in various sectors.
Programme
You can find an overview of the extensive program here.
When and where
Dates: 20 and 21 May 2026
Location: Royal NLR – Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre, Voorsterweg 31, Marknesse
More information and registration
For more information and to register, we would like to refer you to the CompositesNL website: