Global Outlook for Carbon Fibre (GOCarbon Fiber) that is due to take place in Seattle, from 8-10 October, has announced the industry experts who will be presenting at the event:

• Bill Regan (Zoltek, VP Engineering & Technology)
• Jai Venkatesan (Dow Chemical Company, Director for Materials Science and Engineering)
• Dr Bill Stry (Harper International, Senior Process Technology Engineer)
• Michael Skinner (Siefert and Skinner & Associates, Founding Associate)
• Dr Edward G Carson (GMC2, CEO)
• Andrew Mafeld (Connectra Global, Founder)
• Dr Jan Verdenhalven (CarbConsult, Managing Director)

Topics

Following the successful London 2012 conference edition of GOCarbonFiber, this year’s programme in Seattle will address global market overview and update on key end use sectors like automotive, aerospace, pressure vessels, wind energy and space.

Other topic areas will be:

• Understanding the impact of the ‘big chemical’ intervention in the sector
• What is the roadmap for carbon fibre producers to scale up?
• Who are the new players coming out of China and the Middle East?
• The latest development with high performance materials from recycled CFRP
• What are the important factors for small-medium sized fabricators and what role will they play in future growth?

Programme

The event will feature high profile keynotes, panel discussions and workshops, with 180 industry professionals attending. A selection of previous speakers include Volkswagen, Ford, BMW, SGL, Zoltek, Boeing, Airbus, Hexcel, Toyota Gamesa, GM, Lotus, Lamborghini, Honda, DowAksa, Formax and Composite.

GOCarbonFiber 2013 aims at delivering the highest standard, providing attendees with an opportunity to learn new things, meet new people, gain clarity on complex issues, increase their own profile and enjoy their experience in Seattle.

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