Wrapped up with the realization of net-zero ambitions with composites

JEC World 2024, held in Paris, France, closed its doors after three vibrant days of intense business activity, expertise- and knowledge-sharing, highlighting the contribution of the composites industry to a more sustainable world, as well as its growth potential.
The 2024 edition was the biggest JEC World ever, attracting 43,500+ professional visitors from more than 100 countries, and 1,300 exhibitors ― and featuring seminars, workshops, live demos, and insights from hundreds of industry visionaries.

JEC World, the Industry Think Tank
During the first JEC Summit on Building & Infrastructure on March 4, as well as during the three days of the show, public authorities, industry leaders and visionaries contributed to making JEC World the composites industry Think Tank, where sustainability and circular economy principles were raised by all participants.
From representatives of NEOM’s ‘Land of the Future’ to the European Commission policy officer who presented “The EU Green Deal 2050,” and from the aeronautics industry’s decarbonization roadmap presented by Airbus and Safran, to the International Olympic Committee’s call for partners to help the sports industry achieve its sustainable objectives, and the final highlight View From the Top, where Peter Huntsman, CEO of Huntsman Corporation, shared his vision on strategies for the composites industry ― at JEC World, the converging efforts of all stakeholders, heading toward a sustainable future, created a global statement and a source of inspiration for all.

Three Country on Stage conferences gave attendees the opportunity to get to know the characteristics, trends and strategies of the composites’ ecosystems in Italy, Belgium, and France.
Representatives of many other countries also participated in the event: Foreign Ministers, French Ministerial Delegates, Ambassadors, and other representatives from 16 countries visited the show as part of official delegation tours. Among them were representatives from Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, Germany, India, Japan, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Taiwan, Türkiye, and the United States.

JEC World, the must-attend business platform of the composites industry
In 2024, JEC World showcased its position as the leading event for the global composites industry, with the renewed presence of participants from all the continents, last seen in the pre-Covid times.
The whole value chain gathered in Paris for this “festival of composites”: a source of inspiration for all professionals who wish to tackle sustainability challenges, and develop lighter, smarter and more durable composite solutions. Gathering as many global companies as SMEs under one roof, the event also presented a selection of start-ups resulting, in a lively environment for networking and business opportunities.
Powered by a dedicated business meetings platform developed and optimized for the composites industry, the JEC Business Meetings Program enabled over 8,000 face-to-face meetings during the three days – an increase of 13% over 2023, demonstrating the dynamism of the industry.

JEC World, where innovation meets industry
With more than 600 product launches during this year’s show, JEC World remains the best place to introduce new developments to the global market. The JEC Composites Innovation Awards recognized 11 collaborative achievements, reflecting the industry’s dedication to providing new solutions for all application sectors of composites.
For its 7th edition, the JEC Composites Startup Booster competition, now firmly established as the leading competition for startups in the advanced materials sector, awarded three companies from France, Denmark, and the USA, respectively, for their impressive market potential.

The new Live Demo zone was particularly visible on the show floor, and was well attended over the three days. This new feature, highlighting automated and robotized processes, including large-scale additive manufacturing technologies, together with more than 100 machines available at exhibitors’ booths, made the JEC World experience unique.
All in all, JEC World was an event not to be missed ― for participants to discover inspiration, celebrate the dynamism of the industry, and shape a sustainable future. With confidence, 54% of the exhibition space has already been booked for the next edition that will take place from March 4 to 6, 2025.
Exhibitors and attendees have provided very positive feedback about the quality of the exhibition, verifying the success, once again, of this pinnacle event of the industry.

 
korean-machinery.com | Blog Magazine of korean-machinery, brands and Goods