The highly anticipated International Symposium on Advancements in Composites, Speciality Fibres and Chemicals (ISAC 2026) is set to kick off on 5th & 6th June 2026 at the prestigious J B Auditorium, ATIRA-AMA in Ahmedabad.
Organized against the backdrop of rapidly evolving global supply chains, this year’s symposium centres around the vital theme: “Building a resilient and sustainable ecosystem for composites growth – Vision 2030.”
A two-day flagship event jointly organized by Ahmedabad Textile Industry’s Research Association (ATIRA) & Composites Association – India (CAI) in partnership with National Technical Textile Mission (NTTM), Ministry of Textiles, Govt of India serves as a premier collaborative platform bringing together global industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and innovators.
The primary objective is to chart an actionable roadmap for self-reliance and technological leadership in advanced materials—positioning India as a global manufacturing powerhouse.
Comprehensive Technical Program & Panel Discussions
ISAC 2026 will feature seven powerhouse panel discussions spanning critical sectors where composite materials are driving radical disruption:
- Panel 1: The Strategic Role of Composites in Viksit Bharat 2047
Aligning the advancements of the composites industry with India’s long-term vision of becoming a completely developed nation by its centenary of independence.
- Panel 2: Speciality Chemicals and Fibers
Delving into upstream chemical synthesis, carbon fibers, and indigenous production of high-performance raw materials.
- Panel 3: Composites in Space, Aerospace and Defence, UAM and Drones
Exploring lightweight, ultra-strong materials necessary for Next-Gen defense systems, space exploration, and Urban Air Mobility (UAM).
- Panel 4: Composites in Renewable Energy & Mobility
Focusing on wind turbine blades, lightweight electric vehicles (EVs), hydrogen storage tanks, and high-efficiency mass transit.
- Panel 5: Composite Solutions for Smart Infrastructure
Highlighting corrosion-resistant, sustainable, and long-lasting alternative materials for modern civil engineering, bridges, and smart cities.
- Panel 6: Strengthening Reliability: Testing, Quality and Skills for a Future-Ready Composites Industry
Addressing structural challenges in workforce skill gaps, international certification protocols, and non-destructive testing (NDT).
- Panel 7: Future Focus and Sustainability
An essential dialogue on bio-composites, recycling technologies, circular economy integration, and minimizing environmental footprints.
Event Summary
- Event: International Symposium on Advancements in Composites, Speciality Fibres and Chemicals (ISAC 2026)
- Dates: 5th & 6th June 2026
- Venue: J B Auditorium, ATIRA-AMA, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
- Theme: Building a resilient and sustainable ecosystem for composites growth – vision 2030
