#193 Highlights from International Composites Summit 2025 – Shaping the Future of Composites

What an absolute belter of an event at the International
Composites Summit 2025 in Wembley!

Two days packed with innovation, networking, and big ideas that
will shape the composites industry for years to come.

The vibes? Electric.

The venue at The Drum Wembley was spot-on –
modern, accessible, and perfect for creating a hub of
collaboration. We had OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, SMEs, academics,
and global thought leaders all under one roof. And yes, the pub
night at the White Horse was the cherry on top – because great
conversations often start over a pint, don’t they?

Speakers & Highlights:

Marcy Offner announced that Women in Composites
is now a fully accredited association – a huge milestone for
diversity and inclusion in our industry.
Chris Skinner (Owens Corning) delivered a
powerful keynote on sustainability, reminding us that burying
wind blades isn’t a solution – it’s just hiding the
problem.
Ginger Gardiner from
CompositesWorld and Magid from Neom brought
global perspectives that sparked fresh thinking.

And yes, my own panel – “Are We Automating People Out of Their
Composite Jobs?” – was a lively, slightly provocative discussion
that got people talking. The full session is now available on
LinkedIn Live (on tape) – check the link in the comments.

Looking Ahead – JEC World 2026

Gemma Hardy and her brilliant team at
The Fluency Business Group are taking things up
a notch with the Innovation Hub Pavilion at JEC World in Paris
(March 2026). This is your chance to showcase your innovations at
the world’s biggest composites marketplace – without the usual
headaches of exhibiting.

Here’s what you get:
Affordable entry (starting at €3,750 – yes, really!)
Full support: pod design, PR, social media, and on-site
assistance
Freedom to explore the show while your presence is managed
professionally

My recommendation: If you want global exposure and meaningful
connections, have a chinwag with Gemma and her crew at JEC World
2026. They’ll sort you out and make sure you shine.

Massive thanks to all speakers, visitors, and the organizing team
for making ICS 2025 such a cracking success. The energy was
contagious, the networking top-notch, and the ideas
game-changing.

(For my international friends: “cracking,” “chinwag,” and
“belter” are bits of British slang – just my way of adding a
sprinkle of UK flavor to this global conversation!)

YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/hnMvH76vl_Y?si=LPbcKVACwzMEtspn