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benefits

Automotive Lightweight Materials 2026 event explores market trends and innovations in lightweight automotive applications, with a focus on advancements in composites, adhesives, and joining technologies that support lightweighting goals.

Benefits of attending include:

Two days of detailed presentations offering the latest market insights, with a strong focus on sharing results and industry experiences.
A valuable networking opportunity to connect with professionals addressing similar challenges in past and current lightweight automotive projects.
Insights into regional projects and research from leading vehicle manufacturing experts, showcasing their findings, experiences, and innovative proposals.
Technical presentations from service providers featuring the latest results from recent tests and trials, new technological advancements, and fresh industry insights.
New case studies featuring examples from leading experts in lightweight automotive components.
A valuable opportunity to collaborate with industry stakeholders and explore innovative techniques to address challenges in the lightweight automotive components market.

key takeaways

Gain insights into current market dynamics in automotive lightweight materials and their impact on your business
Discover how to develop effective strategies for successful and efficient lightweighting projects in the automotive industry
Stay informed about the latest trends with a recap of the year and projections for the future
Explore new manufacturing innovations and technological advancements
Access diverse insights and perspectives from other markets and related industries, incorporating regional experiences

who should attend?

This event is aimed at automotive OEMs, material suppliers, parts manufacturers, government policy organizations, and end users interested in learning about the benefits of adopting innovative lightweight materials for next-generation vehicles.

Core attendees include CEOs, COOs, CFOs, Presidents, Vice Presidents, Directors, Heads of, Superintendents, and Managers involved in:

Lightweight Materials Specialists Equipment Designers Materials Sourcing Consultants Materials Supplies Managers Composites Manufacturing Experts Bonding Specialists Parts Procurement Specialists Raw Materials Sourcing Experts Research and Development Scientists Vehicle Technologies Engineers Body-in-White (BIW) Engineers Strategy and Public Affairs Experts Nanomaterials Researchers Cost Reduction Strategists Legal and Compliance Professionals Advanced Engineers Materials Specifications Analysts Purchasing and Sourcing Managers Automotive Technologies Experts Sales and Marketing Professionals Equipment Certification Specialists Vehicle Body Manufacturers Business Development Managers News Reporters and Journalists

they've attended our events

Mike Davenport

Auto/Steel Partnership

"Great group of industry experts in one room."

Brittney Scott

Nouryon

"Insightful networking opportunity to explore new innovations and industry trends."

Dan Choisser

Click Bond, Inc.

"Valuable perspectives on unique weight-saving materials."

Thomas Cranky

Cornis IC

"Key insights into future light weighting trends across multiple sectors."

Abey Abraham

Ducker Carlisle

"Outstanding networking opportunities, a great way to explore light weighting and OEM impact."

Andrzej Wylezinski

Wabash National

"Excellent speakers, latest developments and industry analysis."

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