Decarbonising Aerospace: Advancing Sustainability with Composite Materials
Monday 16th December 2024, Global Technology Centre, GKN Aerospace, Bristol
Decarbonising Aerospace is a focused event exploring innovative solutions to reduce carbon emissions in the aerospace sector through advanced composite materials.
As the industry faces mounting pressure to achieve net-zero goals, composite materials present a promising avenue due to their lightweight properties and structural efficiency, which can significantly lower fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
This event will gather industry experts, engineers, and researchers to discuss current advancements, practical challenges, and future prospects for composite materials in aerospace applications, including sustainable production, recycling, and integration into existing manufacturing processes.
Attendees will gain insight into breakthrough technologies and explore their impact on sustainability and operational efficiency in aerospace. The event aims to inspire collaboration and innovation, paving the way for greener, more efficient flight technologies that align with global environmental targets.
Programme
Confirmed speakers include:
- An Overview of the Global Technology Centre (GTC)
Sameer Savani, Vice President GTC-UK, GKN Aerospace - Composite Materials Technologies – Challenges and Opportunities for the UK Aerospace Sector
Angelo Emmi, Senior Technologist, ATI - A Guide to Carbon Emission Reporting in Aerospace and Defence
Jordan Croskery, ESG Executive, ADS - Climate Impulse – The First Hydrogen Flight Around the World
Ben Hawtin, Head of Customer Development – EMEA, Syensqo - Sustainable Solutions for the Aerospace Sector: High-Performance Bio-Based Prepregs
Dominic Hopwood, Business Development Manager Aerospace and Defence, SHD Composite Materials - Beyond Lightweighting: Decarbonisation of the Aerospace Sector
Tim Young, Chief Technologist – Advanced Materials & Adrian Tayler, Head of Aerospace Delivery, National Composites Centre
With more to be announced!
Tour of the GTC
This event will include a tour of the venue – GKN’s Global Technology Centre, a 10,000 m2, ‘Open access’ collaborative R&D centre located in Filton, Bristol. One of four Global Technology Centres, it is a joint £32M investment between GKN Aerospace and the UK Government through the Aerospace Technology Institute and provides an ecosystem of Universities, Research and Technology Organisations, Catapults, Government Organisations and Industrial Partners. The centre provides support to start-ups and SMEs.
Registration
- Composites UK Members: £200.00 + VAT*
- Non-Members: £375.00 + VAT
Registration will close at 5pm on 9th December: For security purposes, registration for this event will close one week prior. No exceptions will be made, so book ASAP to avoid disappointment.
*Please check your company is a current member of Composites UK before booking the discounted rate, here.
Table-Top Exhibition Space
Limited amount of table-top exhibition space is available at this event. Prices are as follows and include one delegate place.
- Composites UK Members: £375.00 + VAT
- Non-Members: £550.00 + VAT
Contact events@compositesuk.co.uk with queries and to book.