Aeroespace Thermoplastics

International Summit

Aerospace Thermoplastics, International Summit organized by Fidamc on October 30, 2025, will bring together global leaders and experts from the aerospace and composite materials sectors in a unique event.

Aerospace Thermoplastics will offer specialized panels addressing key aerospace strategy issues; future challenges for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs); challenges in the industrialization of thermoplastic materials; innovation in materials and equipment; and the global research ecosystem.

Leading representatives from key industry players, institutions, technology centers, and universities will share their knowledge and vision in an environment designed to foster deep understanding and strategic collaborations.

This event is an unparalleled opportunity for professionals and institutions seeking to be at the forefront ofthe challenges of sector aerospace and composite materials.

Aerospace Thermoplastics International Summit

Agenda

08:30–09:00 Registration and welcome coffee

09:00–09:15 Opening of the meeting

Ernesto González Durán (CEO Fidamc)

09:15–09:30 Inaugural speech Keynote

Ricardo Rojas (Senior Vice President, Airbus)

09:35–10:15 Aerospace strategy and funding opportunities

Juan Francisco Reyes (Horizon Europe NCP – CDTI)
Cristóbal Sánchez (Deputy Secretary of Industry, Energy, and Mines, Junta de Andalucía)
Jaume Marcos (President PAE)
Hector Guerrero (Subdirector General de Política y Estrategia Aeroespacial – PERTE Aeroespacial – Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities)
Moderator: Silvia Lazcano

10:20–10:50 Future challenges for original equipment manufacturers (OEM)

Susana Carballo (VP Aerostructures – Airbus)
Carlos Bello (Senior Engineer – Boeing)
Jose Francisco Beltran Paris, (Engineering Associate Director of Externals & EBU – ITP)
Moderator: Isaac Perez

10:50–11:15 Coffee break and networking

11:15–11:45 Challenges of the industrialization of thermoplastic materials

Enrique Sánchez (Manufacturing Engineering Director at Aernnova Composites)
Raul Arranz (Ho R&T Programs – Aciturri)
Salvador Romero (Principal Engineer – Fokker)
Moderator: Sofía Delgado

11:50–12:30 Innovation in equipment

Iñigo Idareta (Ho R&D Operations & Special Projects – Mtorres)
Didier Granville (Senior Business Developer –Coexpair Dynamics)
Maarten Bach (Commercial Manager Thermoplastic Welding – KVE)
Mael Farinas (Sales Engineer – Coriolis)
Marcus Kremers (CTO – Airborne)
Moderator: Felix Dominguez

12:35–13:05 Innovation in materials

Nathalie Schmitz (EU Business Develpment – Hexcel)
Mark Bouwman (Service Engineer – Toray)
Johannes Treiber (Thermoplastic Engineering Manager – Syensqo)
Moderator: FIDAMC

13:10–14:10 Lunch

14:15–14:40 Global research ecosystem

David Leach (Former Composite Technology Senior Expert – Industrial Advisory Board Member)
Rens Pierik (Sr. Research Associate & Business Developer – TPRC)
Isabel Martin (PhD Ho Thermoplastics – Fidamc)
Moderator: Antonio Fernandez

14:45–15:00 Closing ceremony

The capacity of Aerospace Thermoplastics Intenational Summit is limited, so prior registration is essential. Once your application has been received, you will receive confirmation of your registration by email once it has been validated.

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