CINCE – 2024

CINCE 2024 provides a forum for industry, subject matter experts and academia to share ideas and approaches, showcasing world-leading manufacturing research for advanced composites, recognizing, and responding to industry needs.

The future of the Composites market looks attractive and promising with opportunities in Aerospace & Defense, Transportation, Wind Energy, Hydrogen Gas Logistics, Construction, and others.

The conference offers a mix of presentations by internationally renowned composites experts and panel discussions involving composites experts and academia all of which will cover a diverse range of complete industry sectors including composites of tomorrow.

The event will be a great opportunity for those across the composites manufacturing supply chain to learn more about the CECA ASIA activities for Composite Manufacturing Industries and how to get benefited.

There will also be an opportunity to integrate with allied industries, researchers, academics, consultants and to demonstrate an insight into new innovations in advanced materials for various applications.

Presentations that focus on advanced composites, as well as case studies on new technologies and new market data, for current and upcoming manufacturing initiatives are of particular interest to this conference, along with other relevant topics of timely interest.

Please consider participating in what is certain to be a highly productive experience with an opportunity to collaborate with experts from industries and academics in this fast-evolving market.

Call for Industry’s Presentation

Presentations from Academics, Composites Industrial Manufacturers, Raw Materials Manufacturers, Technology Providers, Equipment Suppliers, Designers, Software and Automation are called in the following areas, but not limited to:

1. Advanced Composites Materials
2. Hydrogen Economy
3. Lightweight and Ultralight weight Composites
4. Renewable Energy
5. Automotive
6. Aerospace
7. FRP/GRP/GFRP/Pultrusion
8. Defense
9. Sports and Recreations

About CECA ASIA

CECA ASIA (https://cecaasia.org/) the largest composites fraternity, is engaged in providing training, skill development, technical consultation, supporting development of composite cluster, material development, new product development, improvement in manufacturing methodology for efficient and cost-effective product and has strength in focusing on research for composites of tomorrow by aligning industry requirements with universities in the areas of Polymers, Plastics and Composites.

About Ahmedabad University

Ahmedabad University (https://ahduni.edu.in/) was founded in 2009 by Ahmedabad Education Society (AES), a non-profit educational foundation located in Ahmedabad. Ahmedabad University is envisioned to become a global leader that provides liberal arts education within a research university. Interdisciplinary curriculum, experiential learning environment, and research define an Ahmedabad education. We are reimagining the classroom beyond the physical walls and focusing on the whole development of each student in an engaging and nurturing environment.

Being located in the centre of a vibrant and entrepreneurial city, our education is contextually rich and globally connected. Our world-class education attracts 3500 students from 22 states of India and seven countries.

About IIT Gandhinagar

IIT Gandhinagar (https://www.iitgn.ac.in/) offers a unique undergraduate and graduate education experience in India with unmatched innovations in curriculum. IIT Gandhinagar takes pride in their student-centric philosophy resulting in a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment for students. The institute promotes critical thinking and an appreciation of the interdisciplinary character of knowledge, with an emphasis on the liberal arts, project oriented learning, compulsory courses in design and the life sciences, diversity and globalization.

About Navrachana University

Navrachana University, Vadodara (NUV) (https://nuv.ac.in/) at its various engineering and sciences departments is charged with responsibility of training technical and scientific manpower in various front-line areas of importance for the Nation and is also contributing to the rapidly growing scientific and technological knowledge and professional excellence in Science & Technology by undertaking industrial & applied research and consultancy.

About PDEU

Pandit Deendayal Energy University’s (https://www.pdpu.ac.in/) offers multiple courses ranging from engineering, arts and management along with maximum exposure and opportunities to its students through various national and International exchange programs with Best Universities worldwide. For development of its faculties and staff the University endeavors for various Joint Exchange and Research programs.

About Nirma University

Nirma University (https://nirmauni.ac.in/) has a host of institutes, departments and centres, including Institute of Technology, Institute of Management, Institute of Pharmacy, Institute of Science, Institute of Law, Institute of Architecture & Planning, Institute of Commerce, Institute of Design, Faculty of Doctoral Studies and Research, Centre for Advanced Instrumentation, Centre for Continuing Education, Centre for Entrepreneurship, Centre for Family Business and Entrepreneurship, Centre for Quality Assurance and Academic Development, Centre for Robotics and Automation and Centre for Excellence in Data Science. These institutions offer numerous undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes. Apart from these, the University also offers several certificates and diploma programmes.

About International Automobile Center of Excellence

The International Automobile Centre of Excellence (iACE) (https://www.iace.ac.in/), is incorporated as a ‘Section 08 Company’ under the Companies Act 2013, by Government of Gujarat in collaboration with Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) with 50% equity stake each.

The centre is a world class institute catering to ‘end to end’ training, development and research needs of the automobile ecosystem in India. The center hosts the latest ‘state-of-the-art’ infrastructure & technical labs to provide hands on learning experience. The institute draws upon the expertise of industry- academia collaborations with leading Indian & Foreign Partners for Knowledge & Technological relevance of Industrial Learning.

About ATIRA

ATIRA (https://atira.in/) is a premier professional institute, devoted to the advancement of Geo-textiles, Nano – web technology and Composites. The ATIRA has state-of-art facilities for product developments, testing and quality control in service of industry which include incubation centre for technical textiles and Focus Incubation Centre for composites. The Center of Excellence for composite is actively contributing to Indian Space Program through development of strategic light weight satellite components.

About SSME (ISRO Ahemdabad)

The Space Society of Mechanical Engineers (SSME) (https://ssmeindia.org/) came into existence on April 6, 1988 at Space Applications Centre, ISRO, Ahmedabad. SSME promotes the awareness about technological advancements in the field of Space Mechanical & allied Engineering. The SSME organizes various technical lectures, demos and seminars on various advanced topics in collaboration with research organizations, academic institutes and leading industries for the up gradation of technical knowledge and value addition of its members. SSME is having 350+ Life members from Various ISRO centres, faculty members from Engineering college, professional working in industries and R&D institutions. It also offers student membership.

About ASM International

As the world’s largest and most established materials information society, ASM (https://connect.asminternational.org/gujaratchapter/home) connects you to a global network of peers and provides access to trusted materials information through reference content , data and research, education courses and international events; helping you to solve problems and improve materials related outcomes.

The society embraces lifelong relationships with members through a virtuous circle of education, experience, and learning under the umbrella of the following core values:

• Integrity and transparency in all society operations
• Competent stewardship of society finances
• Exceptional service to society members
• Promotion and support for a diverse and inclusive global community of volunteers
• Continuous improvement via an adaptable and flexible organization

Composites are the Future

Seems like an untouched domain with an extreme abundance of applications and possibilities just waiting to be explored. Market forecasting data has showcased a few industries that will have sizeable increases in the use of composite materials.

Conference Committee

Patron

Shri Nilesh M Desai, Director, SAC, ISRO

Shri Pragnesh Shah, Director, ATIRA, Ahmedabad

Shri N C Sharma, Ex. Head Business Development TAML

Prof. Sunil Kale – Dean, Ahmedabad University

Er. Rajiv – Executive Director – iACE, Gandhinagar

Dr. R K Singh, Director Business Transformation, CECA ASIA

Conference Chairs

Dr. Amit Prashant, Dean R&D, IIT Gandhinagar

Shri Ulkesh B. Desai, Vice President-SSME, SAC, ISRO

Dr. Vishvesh Badheka, Prof & Dean, PDEU

Dr. Tejas Mehta, Vice Chairman, ASM International Gujarat

Dr Milind H Joshipura, Head-Chemical Engg, Nirma University

Conveners

Shri Archal Shah, MD., Composites Tomorrow

Shri Nirav Jamnapara, ASM International

Shri Nitin Kumar Sharma, SSME, SAC, ISRO

Dr. Hiral Parikh, Head-Research SET, Navrachana University

Shri Amogh Shastri , Ahmedabad University

Shri Ankush Sharma , ATIRA ,  Ahmedabad

Shri Manish Singh, iACE ,Gandhinagar

Shri Anand Pandey, IIT Gandhinagar

Dr Manoj Sahni, Prof, PDEU, Gandhinagar

Advisory Committee

Shri Neeraj Mathur, President-SSME, SAC, ISRO

Shri Pawan Tyagi, Reliance Industries Ltd.

Dr. Alok Khullar, VP Hindustan Speciality Chemicals Ltd.

Shri Shreeram Ranade, Link Composites

Dr. Mamta Saiyad, Nirma University,

Shri Ashok Dube, CEO, Bankai  Compositech Pvt. Ltd.

Shri Vijay Sahadevan, Technical Authority, GKN Aerospace

Lt. Dr. Piyush Gohil, Head Mech. Engg MSU Vadodara

Shri Jitendra Trivedi, Composite Association, Ahemdabad

Shri Nitin Metkar, GM at Aditya Birla Group

Shri Nirmal Bharat Desai, Techno Plastimer

Benefits

The CINCE 2024 (Exhibition and Conference) is the only event of its kind in India to deliver leading market intelligence and industry presentations on the latest innovations in composites and advanced composite materials for their enormous exclusive applications.

Benefits of attending include:

• Three days of in-depth presentations, Panel Discussions revealing the very latest market intelligence towards our key focus on sharing results and industry experiences.
• Showcase / Exhibit your products, raw materials, equipment, technology and services to the industry professionals and experts through your exhibiting booths
• Exclusive networking opportunity, a chance to engage with other professionals with shared challenges and experiences in past and current lightweight automotive, aerospace, sustainable and green energy, defense, advanced and industrial composites projects.
• Updates on regional projects and research led by leading manufacturing experts detailing their experiences, findings, and new proposals.
• Technical presentations from service providers showcasing the latest results from recent tests and trials, technological developments, and new technical know-how.
• New case studies on specific examples from leading industry experts in plastics and advanced composites for routine and innovative application.
• Unique opportunity to integrate with a multitude of industry stakeholders and to explore new techniques for overcoming the challenges of the lightweight composites market.

Registration:

+ GST

* Non members attending CINCE 2024 will automatically get free Individual Life Membership of Composites Excellence Center of Asia, Vadodara

Late fees of INR 500 (Indian) and USD 50 (Foreign) will be charged extra after the regular registration.

Registration Includes:- Access to all the conference sessions, Conference kit, Tea/coffee breaks, Conference lunches, and Conference certificate.

Important Dates for Industry Presentations:

Presentation Abstract Submission: 15^th July, 2024

Presentation Abstract Acceptance: 20^th July 2024

Full Presentation Submission: 25^th July, 2024

Notification of Acceptance: 28^th July, 2024

Regular Registration:  15^th July, 2024

Late Registration: 01^st Aug, 2024

Conference Dates: Aug 9^th and 11^th, 2024

Attending this conference will enable you to:

*Understand the current market dynamics of composites and advanced materials and its impact on your business.

*Learn how to develop strategies for successful and efficient light-weighting projects for the industry.

*Hear the latest trends, with an overview of the year and projections for the years to come.

*Discuss new manufacturing innovations and technological developments.

*Access different ideas and perspectives from different markets and allied industries combining regional experiences.

* Become the part of Composites Movement to Make India- The Pioneer Hub of Composites Manufacturing

How to Reach to Ahmedabad University

Dr. R K Singh connect@cecaasia.com
Dr. Hiral Parikh hiralp@nuv.ac.in
Dr. Manoj Sahni manoj.Sahni@sot.pdpu.ac.in
Mr. Amogh Shastri amogh.shastri@ahduni.edu.in
Dr. Ankush Sharma composites-research@atira.in