CONFERENCE FRAMEWORK PROGRAM
Strategic Challenges and International Collaboration
Registration & Welcome Coffee
Conference opening
4th JUNE
9:00 AM
Conference start
Opening Session
“Poland and the Baltic Sea Region (BSR) –Lightweight Materials Initiatives”
This session highlights Poland’s accession to the European Lightweighting Network (ELN) and its potential as a regional leader in lightweight materials innovation. It introduces the conference’s objectives, focusing on fostering collaboration across BSR countries and addressing Green Deal goals through the development of a European Lightweighting Strategy by the European Commission.
Panel 1
“European Lightweighting Network – Opportunities and Challenges to Integrate a New Partner In The Network”
This panel discusses how Poland’s membership in ELN can boost innovation and sustainability in lightweight materials while identifying challenges and opportunities for collaboration within the Baltic Sea Region and the other countries from Europe.
Panel 2
“Developing a European Lightweighting Strategy”
A focus on formulating a unified strategy to foster lightweight materials innovation across different countries, addressing policy gaps, funding needs, and industrial applications.
Panel 3
“Funding Research and Innovation in Lightweight Technology – Opportunities in Europe”
This panel highlights funding mechanisms and collaborative opportunities for advancing lightweighting research and innovation in Europe (M.ERA.NET, EUREKA, IAM4EU).
Panel 4
“Economic Impact of Lightweight Technology”
This panel explores how lightweight materials. Technology build impact on European Economy.
7:30 – 8:00 PM
Conference Dinner
Place – to be confirmed
Funding, Future of Lightweight Materials, Implementations
5th JUNE
Panel 5
“The Role of Lightweight Technology in the Energy Transition”
This panel explores how lightweight materials can enhance renewable energy technologies and facilitate the shift to carbon-neutral energy systems.
Panel 6
“Innovative Technologies in Lightweight Materials – The Future, Practical Implementations”
An in-depth discussion of emerging technologies such as bio-based composites, material circularity, and 3D printing, showcasing their potential to revolutionize industries.
3:00 PM
End of the conference