#196 Central Europe’s composites momentum: Kraków 2026 and the people advancing it

We’re keeping the spotlight on Central Europe’s composites
community. In a short on‑site conversation at
JEC Forum Central Europe in Kraków,
Jacek Kasz—who leads the Center for Technology
Transfer at Politechnika Krakowska (Cracow University of
Technology)—points to a compelling 2026 horizon: the
KOMPOZYT-EXPO will return to EXPO Kraków on 7–8
October 2026, and a Drone Security EXPO will run in parallel,
showcasing live BVLOS flights and counter‑UAS
demonstrations.

What stands out in Jacek’s remarks is the research depth behind
Kraków’s ecosystem—and the people driving it:

• Prof. Joanna Ortyl (CUT) brings world‑class
photochemistry to 3D printing and photopolymerization, bridging
lab innovation with industry via photoinitiator spinoffs.

• Prof. Agnieszka Sobczak‑Kupiec (PK) connects
materials engineering with regenerative medicine, leading
multi‑partner projects like BiLaTex on laser‑textured Ti/HAp
implants.

• Prof. Bozena Tyliszczak (PK) advances
biomaterials and drug‑delivery systems, with a prolific portfolio
and broad international collaborations.

• Prof. Krzysztof Pielichowski (CUT) is a reference in polymer
thermal analysis, phase‑change materials, and nanocomposites,
shaping both academic and industrial practice.

• KOMPOZYT‑EXPO (7–8 Oct 2026) remains the region’s largest
composites platform—materials, processes, applications—serving
buyers and suppliers across mobility, energy and construction.
Read More: kompozyt-expo.pl

• DRONE SECURITY EXPO (7–8 Oct 2026) adds an
engineering‑heavy layer:
BVLOS trials, neutralization simulations, and expert dialogues
with regulators, military, police, and industry—relevant for
dual‑use composite structures and UAS airframes, too. Read more:
dronesecurityexpo.pl

And before that, in March—get ready for the world stage:

Poland will debut its very own national Pavilion at JEC World
2026, which takes place in Paris from 10–12 March 2026. This
marks a major milestone for Polish composites, and you can meet
them at Booth 5G142 (Hall 5)

YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/NBIF02BzV3U