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THE EUROPEAN AND POLISH COMPOSITES INDUSTRY
Wednesday 07.10.2026EXPO Kraków-
10:00 - 10:20
Opening of the conference
Speakers:
- Dr Andrzej Czulak, Eng., Polish Composites Technology Cluster (PKTK)
- Ewa Woch, Chair of the Management Board of Targi w Krakowie
- A representative of the Ministry of Development and Technology (MRiT)
- A representative of the Marshal’s Office of the Małopolska Voivodeship (UMWM)
- A representative of JEC World
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10:20 - 11:05
Strategic panel: ‘Science, industry and the state in the face of new geopolitical challenges’
Speakers:
- Dariusz Łukaszewski, Ministry of Development and Technology (MRiT)
- Tomasz Salomon, Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (PARP)
- Renata Koneczna, Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH)
- Representative of the Małopolska Voivodeship, Małopolska Voivodeship Office (UMWM)
- Prof. Lothar Kroll, Chemnitz University of Technology (TU Chemnitz)
- Prof. Marta Kosior-Kazberuk, Białystok University of Technology
- Prof. Paweł Pichniarczyk / Dr Michał Wieczorek, Łukasiewicz Research Network – ICiMB
- Ewa Woch, Chair of the Management Board of Targi w Krakowie
- Representative of JEC World
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11:05 - 11:20
European Composites Industry – Shaping the Future of a Competitive Europe
A representative of JEC World
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11:20 - 11:35
European Composites Industry – Competitiveness, Technology and Cooperation
Speaker: Martin Kretschmann, Composites United e.V.
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11:35 - 11:50
Advanced Lightweight Technologies for the Industry of the Future
Speaker: Prof. Lothar Kroll, Chemnitz University of Technology
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11:50 - 12:05
Composite Structures – From Science to Industrial Applications
Speaker: Dr Albert Langkamp, TU Dresden – ILK
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12:05 - 12:20
From Materials to Megawatts – Opportunity Areas for the Composite Industry in the Offshore Wind Value Chain
Speaker: Gyrid Espeland, Norwegian Offshore Wind
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12:20 - 13:00
Transition / Networking Break before ResC4EU Final Event
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RESC4EU FINAL EVENT — Building Resilient European Supply Chains – The ResC4EU Journey, Results and Lasting Impact
Wednesday 07.10.2026EXPO Kraków-
13:00 - 13:05
Welcome by Moderator of the 2-hour ResC4EU session
Moderator: Dr Andrzej Czulak, Eng., Polish Cluster of Composite Technologies (PKTK)
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13:05 - 13:15
Why Supply Chain Resilience Matters for the Composite Industry
Moderator: Dr Andrzej Czulak, Eng., Polish Cluster of Composite Technologies (PKTK)
Speaker: Dr Tjark von Reden, Composites United e.V. (CU)
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13:15 - 13:35
From Vision to Impact: The ResC4EU Journey in Supporting SMEs
Moderator: Dr Andrzej Czulak, Eng., Polish Cluster of Composite Technologies (PKTK)
Speaker: Dr Ulrike H. Lueder, Scaberia AS
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13:35 - 13:55
Know Your Risks: Measuring Supply Chain Resilience
Moderator: Dr Andrzej Czulak, Eng., Polish Cluster of Composite Technologies (PKTK)
Speaker: Dr Debarshee Bhardwaj, Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics (ISL)
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13:55 - 14:15
Resilience Meets Sustainability: Understanding and Measuring Global Warming Potential
Moderator: Dr Andrzej Czulak, Eng., Polish Cluster of Composite Technologies (PKTK)
Speaker: Lukas Thoma, Fraunhofer IGCV
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14:15 - 15:00
Expert debate: How can EU Projects and Industry Clusters Strengthen SME Resilience?
Moderator: Dr Andrzej Czulak, Eng., Polish Cluster of Composite Technologies (PKTK)
Panel: Dr Andrzej Czulak, PKTK; Dr Tjark von Reden, CU; Maria Haas, MCN; Inese Mūrniece, LITC; Dr Eduardo Lanzagorta Garcia, ATIM; Daniel Ivaylov Gerchev, AIDIMME
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15:00 - 15:05
End of Main Stage Session / Invitation to the ResC4EU booth & networking
CONNECT • EXPLORE • JOIN • MATCH • LEARN
ResC4EU Consortium / PKTK
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DEFENCE & DUAL-USE | COMPOSITES FOR STRATEGIC APPLICATIONS Defence • Dual-Use • Construction • Infrastructure
Thursday 08.10.2026EXPO Kraków-
10:00 - 10:10
Opening of Day 2: ‘Composites for safety and the infrastructure of the future’
Moderator: Martin Kretschmann, Composites United
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10:10 - 10:25
Advanced Composite Structures for Defence and Dual-Use Applications
Moderator: Martin Kretschmann, Composites United
Speaker: Dr Jens Werner, GermaniumSkies GmbH
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10:25 - 10:40
Polish composite technologies for Defence & Dual-Use
Moderator: Martin Kretschmann, Composites United
Speaker: Marek Czapla, POLINER Sp. z o.o.
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10:40 - 10:55
Function-Integrated Composite Structures for Defence and Security
Moderator: Martin Kretschmann, Composites United
Speaker: Dr Sebastian Spitzer, TU Dresden – ILK
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11:00 - 11:15
Aerospace Composite Technologies – From Civil Aviation to Strategic Applications
Moderator: Martin Kretschmann, Composites United
Speaker: Marc Fette, CTC GmbH / An Airbus Company
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11:15 - 11:30
Carbon by Design – Lightweight Composite Solutions for Future Construction & Infrastructure
Moderator: Martin Kretschmann, Composites United
Speaker: Jacek Sykulski, Carbon Design Sp. z o.o.
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11:30 - 12:15
Break
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COMPOSITES IN CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE | COMPOSITES FOR STRATEGIC APPLICATIONS Defence • Dual-Use • Construction • Infrastructure
Thursday 08.10.2026EXPO Kraków-
12:15 - 12:30
Presentation of machinery for processing thermoplastics with a high fibre content
Moderator: Prof Anna Boczkowska, Warsaw University of Technology/PKTK
Speaker: Michał Paweł Wolicki, MCS Techno/Thetis Srl
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12:30 - 13:00
Technology tailored to the fibre. The use of industrial robots in the production of biocomposite components
Moderator: Prof Anna Boczkowska, Warsaw University of Technology/PKTK
Speaker: Rafał Wójcik, PROPOINT S.A.
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13:00 - 13:15
Advanced materials for sustainable and resilient construction
Moderator: Prof. Anna Boczkowska, Warsaw University of Technology/PKTK
Speaker: Dr Michał Wieczorek, Eng., Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Ceramics and Building Materials
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13:15 - 13:45
How composites are transforming contemporary structures – modern composite solutions and technologies in the construction, yachting and automotive industries
Moderator: Prof. Anna Boczkowska, Warsaw University of Technology/PKTK
Speaker: Katarzyna Suchorowiec, Noma Resin
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13:45 - 14:00
From Wool to Walls – Biodegradable Composite Panels for Sustainable Construction
Moderator: Prof. Anna Boczkowska, Warsaw University of Technology/PKTK
Speaker: Dr Piotr Szatkowski, InnoGlobo GOFAR Consortium/Łukasiewicz ICiMB / Chemnitz University of Technology MERCH
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14:00 - 14:15
Next-Generation Composite Reinforcement for Sustainable Concrete Infrastructure
Moderator: Prof. Anna Boczkowska, Warsaw University of Technology/PKTK
Speaker: Marcin Knutelski, Reinbar Sp. z o.o.
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14:15 - 14:30
Textile Sensors for Active Structural Health Monitoring of Fibre-Reinforced Structures
Moderator: Prof. Anna Boczkowska, Warsaw University of Technology/PKTK
Speakers: Norbert Schramm, LSE GmbH, and Dr Jörg Kaufmann, Silbaerg GmbH
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14:30 - 14:45
Use of Waste Materials in Concrete Composites
Moderator: Prof. Anna Boczkowska, Warsaw University of Technology/PKTK
Speaker: Dr Katarzyna Kalinowska-Wichrowska, MSc Eng., Białystok University of Technology
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14:45 - 15:00
From Materials to Smart Infrastructure – Digitalisation and Automation for Modern Construction
Moderator: Prof. Anna Boczkowska, Warsaw University of Technology/PKTK
Speaker: Kaczmarzyk / Mucha, RAE
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