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.

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 NCPCDTI)
  • 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

    14:1514:40 Global research ecosystem

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

    14:4515:00 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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