
​Carbon Fiber 2026, hosted by CompositesWorld and Gardner Business Media will take place November 10-12, 2026 in Huntsville, Alabama. The conference is currently accepting abstract submissions designed to address the materials, technologies and trends shaping the entire carbon fiber value chain — from carbon fiber manufacture itself to intermediates production to fabrication of finished carbon fiber structures.​
We are seeking presentations on the following topics (but if you think you have a great topic for our audience that is not listed here, please feel free to submit for consideration).
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Materials and technologies used in aerospace and defense
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Commercial aerospace
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Defense applications
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Hypersonics
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Space and satellite applications
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Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)
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The use of carbon fiber in industrial markets including:
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Wind energy
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Hydrogen storage
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Automotive/Mobility/Transportation
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Marine
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Construction/Infrastructure
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Recreation/Sporting goods
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Material innovations - new carbon fiber-based technologies
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Process innovations (solutions for new efficiencies, scalability and waste reduction in the manufacture of carbon fiber parts and structures)
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Carbon fiber value chain insights
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Insights into global markets
Qualifying presentations should include:
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Assessment of market size and growth forecast;
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Technical and market requirements;
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Supply chain requirements and impacts;
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Demands that might be placed on suppliers, composites manufacturers, end users and providers of equipment to the global composite industry.
The 2026 Carbon Fiber Conference Speaker Benefits Package Includes:
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One complimentary registration to the Carbon Fiber Conference
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One half-price registration for a friend or colleague
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Inclusion in the conference brochure and conference website (speaker name, biography, company and presentation title)
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Customized social media graphics to promote your appearance at the conference
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Complimentary breakfasts, refreshment breaks and lunches on November 11 and 12
Abstract submissions are due by May 15th, 2026.
Speakers will be notified by June.


