Conference Program

21 October 2026, Wednesday

12:00 – 12:45

Keynote TR EN

Protocol Fair Tour

Protocol guests will tour Turkcomposite 2026, exploring the products, technologies and solutions presented by participating companies.

Main Stage

21 October 2026, Wednesday

12:45 – 13:15

Keynote TR EN

Keynote Speaker – The Golden Trio: Creativity, Innovation & Entrepreneurship

An inspiring keynote exploring how creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship interact to transform ideas into new opportunities.

Main Stage Ergün Kırlıkovalı

21 October 2026, Wednesday

13:20 – 13:40

Keynote TR EN

Keynote - The European Composite Industry Association: Roadmap to Secure a Fair and Sustainable Development of Composites Applications in Europe

A keynote exploring the roadmap for fair, sustainable and competitive development of composite applications across Europe.

Main Stage Roberto Frassine

21 October 2026, Wednesday

13:45 – 14:05

Keynote TR EN

Keynote Speaker: Elif Erdoğan - KORDSA

Innovative Solutions in Composite Materials

Main Stage Elif Erdoğan

21 October 2026, Wednesday

14:10 – 14:35

Keynote TR EN

The President's Forum: KSD & EUCIA & ACMA

Industry leaders from KSD, EUCIA and ACMA discuss the global agenda and future of the composites industry.

Main Stage Kemal Darcan, Roberto Frassine, Nurettin Çalışkan

21 October 2026, Wednesday

14:40 – 15:00

Keynote TR EN

The JEC Talks Turkiye Signing Ceremony

The JEC Forum will explore international collaboration opportunities in composites, followed by a special signing ceremony.

Main Stage

21 October 2026, Wednesday

15:10 – 16:25

Panel TR EN

Panel Session – The Strategic Power of Composites in Wind Energy: Türkiye’s Growing Production and Export Potential

A panel exploring the strategic role and future opportunities of composites in wind and other renewable energy applications.

Main Stage Alper Kalaycı, Mustafa Günindi, Murat Durak

21 October 2026, Wednesday

16:30 – 17:45

Panel TR EN

Panel Session – Indigenous R&D and Advanced Composites Engineering in Turkish Aviation

A sector-focused discussion on composite applications, technological developments and future requirements in aerospace and defence.

Main Stage Mutlu Sezen, Halil Nezih Sezer, Prof. Dr. Hülya Cebeci

22 October 2026, Thursday

10:30 – 10:50

Keynote TR EN

Denge Kimya – Two Technology Platforms, Complete Solutions: Waterborne PUDs, Silicone Resins & Complementary Additives

An overview of technology platforms based on waterborne PUDs, silicone resins and complementary additives for advanced application solutions.

Main Stage Ayşegül Budak, Canan Üçüncü

22 October 2026, Thursday

11:00 – 11:20

Technical Presentation TR EN

The Use of Additives in SMC-BMC Production

A technical presentation highlighting advanced materials, technologies and application solutions for the composites industry.

Main Stage Ezz Elkabag, Tarık Durak

22 October 2026, Thursday

11:25 – 11:45

Keynote TR EN

Keynote – The Strategic Role of Wind and Composite in Turkey's Energy Transition

A keynote examining the strategic role of wind energy and composites in Türkiye's energy transition.

Main Stage Alper Kalaycı

22 October 2026, Thursday

11:50 – 12:10

Keynote TR EN

Keynote – From University-Industry Collaboration to Enterprise Technology Competence: Program Management in the Composite Field

A keynote on transforming university-industry collaboration into sustainable institutional technology capabilities in composites.

Main Stage Mustafa Doğu

22 October 2026, Thursday

12:15 – 12:35

Keynote TR EN

ExxonMobil – Proxxima Resin Systems: Empowering the Next Generation of Composites

An overview of how Proxxima Resin Systems can enable next-generation composite applications and manufacturing solutions.

Main Stage Michael Hardcroft

22 October 2026, Thursday

12:45 – 13:05

Keynote TR EN

Innovative Halogen-Free Flame Retardant Solutions for Safe Thickening and Thermoset Applications in SMC Production

A technical session exploring current materials, technologies and manufacturing solutions in the composites industry.

Main Stage Anett Holz, Thomas Fehling

22 October 2026, Thursday

13:10 – 13:30

Technical Presentation TR EN

The Technologies of Tomorrow in Polyester Resins: Performance, Sustainability & Innovative Solutions

Explore the next-generation developments in polyester resin technologies, focusing on performance, sustainability, and innovative solutions shaping the future of the industry.

Main Stage Beyhan Mutlu

22 October 2026, Thursday

13:45 – 15:00

Panel TR EN

Panel Session – Composites in the Future of Automotive: Lightweighting, Efficiency and Innovation

A panel exploring composite applications, next-generation vehicle technologies and future mobility requirements in the automotive industry.

Main Stage Erkan Okay, Sadık Aslıtürk, Prof. Dr. Ferhat Gül

22 October 2026, Thursday

15:10 – 15:30

Keynote TR EN

Composite Materials: Research and Testing Activities

Research and testing activities focused on the development, characterization, and performance evaluation of composite materials will be discussed.

Main Stage Prof. Dr. Barış Sabuncuoğlu

23 October 2026, Friday

11:15 – 12:30

Panel TR EN

Panel Session – With the Contribution of MEKMÜHDER: Composite Materials in the Future of Robotics, Digitalization, and Sustainable Industry – MEKMÜHDER

This panel will explore the role of composite materials in robotics, digitalization, and sustainable manufacturing, with a focus on future industrial applications and advanced production technologies.

Main Stage Aylin Altınbay, Cansu Noberi, Funda Çorakçı Bilsel, Özlem Ural

23 October 2026, Friday

13:45 – 14:45

Panel TR EN

Pioneers of the Turkish Composites Industry

Experienced industry leaders reflect on the past, present and future of the composites industry through their professional experiences and perspectives.

Main Stage Ahmet Ünal, Erdem Yücel, İsmail Darcan, Sadık Aslıtürk, Okay Erdoğan

Conference Program

Conference Program

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