ICARC-2025

The International Conference on Recent Advances in Composites (ICRAC) 2025 is a distinguished forum dedicated to exploring groundbreaking developments in the field of composite materials. This premier event will be held from 19th to 22nd September 2025 at Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad, India. The conference is jointly organized by the Composites Excellence Center of Asia and Ahmedabad University, bringing together global experts, researchers, and industry professionals to
share knowledge and foster collaboration. ICRAC 2025 aims to highlight innovations, research, and applications in composite materials across various sectors, including aerospace, automotive, construction, energy, and biomedical engineering.
The conference will feature plenary talks by eminent scientists, technical paper presentations, panel discussions, and workshops, offering participants a comprehensive view of emerging trends and challenges in composites technology.
Ahmedabad University, a hub for interdisciplinary learning and cutting-edge research, coupled with the expertise of the Composites Excellence Center of Asia, ensures a vibrant and insightful experience for all attendees. Located in the culturally rich city of Ahmedabad, a UNESCO World Heritage site, participants will also have the opportunity to explore the city’s heritage and modernity. Join us at ICRAC 2025 to engage with thought leaders, present your research, and contribute to
shaping the future of composite materials and their applications.

Benefits of attending Includes

• Four days of in-depth presentations, Panel Discussions revealing the very latest market intelligence towards our key focus on sharing results and industry experiences.
• Exclusive networking opportunity, a chance to engage with other professionals with shared challenges and experiences in past and current lightweight automotive, aerospace, green energy & 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.

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:

• Advanced Composites Materials
• Renewable and sustainable composites
• Lightweight and Ultralight weight Composites
• Composites for mobility solutions
• Aerospace
• FRP/GRP/GFRP/Pultrusion
• Defense
• Sports and Recreations
• Energy materials
• Biomedical composites
• Smart and Advanced Manufacturing of Composites
• Informatics for Composites and Advanced Materials
  

CECA Asia, we stand at the forefront of innovation in the composites industry, serving as a bridge between academia, research, and industry leaders in polymers, plastics, and composites. Based in Gujarat, India, our mission is to foster collaboration and drive progress in this dynamic sector. CECA Asia is home to a vibrant community of over 7,000 individuals and organizations

Ahmedabad University, founded in 2009 by the Ahmedabad Education Society, aims to be a global leader in liberal arts education within a research-driven environment. It offers an interdisciplinary curriculum, experiential learning, and a focus on holistic student development in an engaging and nurturing setting.

Call for Papers

Authors are invited to electronically submit abstracts of their original work written in English in the areas of interest to the conference. The abstract has to be of approximately 300 words. The abstract has to be submitted as an e-mail attachment to icrac.gujarat@gmail.com. All the submitted abstracts will be peer-reviewed and authors of selected abstracts will be requested to submit the full-length paper. The papers selected would be published in Springer Proceedings. Besides, a souvenir containing abstracts would also be brought out.

Areas of Interest

Significant research findings, R&D trends, and future prospects of science and technologies are solicited in different areas of composites including

• Advanced mechanics of composites
• Green composites
• Testing and certification
• Muli functional and smart composites
• Nano and hybrid composites
• NDE and SHM of composites
• Materials, manufacturing and 3D printing technologies

Important Dates

Receipt of Abstracts : May 31, 2025

Full Paper Submission : July 15, 2025

Full Paper Acceptance : July 31, 2025

Conference Dates : September 19-22, 2025

Registration Fee (in INR)

CECA/SSME member 5000/-

Individual from Industry 8000/-

Individual from Academic Inst. 6000/-

Industry(For 4 Person) 25000/-

Student 3000/-

Registration fee includes a copy of the conference proceedings, participation in technical sessions, refreshments, lunch during sessions. The registration fee is payable through demand draft/ NEFT/ IMPS / UPI. Bank details for online fund transfer –

COMPOSITES EXCELLENCE CENTER OF ASIA

Bank Name – Bank of India

Bank Account Number – 250620110000522

IFSC CODE – BKID0002506

SWIFTCODE (BIC) – BKIDINBBVAD

QR code to make Payment

Registration link: https://forms.gle/ojsaX5uiPmPnGnEj9

Sponsorship Opportunities

The International conference is likely to attract delegates from government research organizations, armed forces, PSUs, private industries and academia. Hence, this conference offers a good marketing opportunity for industries, where many potential users gathered at one location. ICRAC 2025 offers range of sponsorship/ exhibition/ advertisement packages designed to fit various marketing requirements of the sponsors.

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Conference Proceeding Advertisement Package

Patrons

Shri Nilesh M Desai, Director, SAC, ISRO

Shri Pragnesh Shah, Director, ATIRA, Ahmedabad

Prof. Pankaj Chandra, VC, Ahmedabad University

Shri N C Sharma, Ex. TAML, HAL

Er. Rajiv – Executive Director – iACE, Gandhinagar

Dr. R K Singh, Director, CECA ASIA

National Advisory Committee

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

Dr. Vishvesh Badheka, Prof & Dean, PDEU

Dr. Milind H Joshipura, HOD, Nirma University

Shri Neeraj Mathur, President-SSME, SAC, ISRO

Dr. Alok Khullar, VP Hindustan Spl. Chemicals Ltd.

Dr. Amit Dixit, Sr. VP Aditya Birla Adv. Materials

Prof. Inderdeep Singh, Head Design, IIT Roorkee

Shri Shreeram Ranade, Link Composites

Shri Ashok Dube, CEO, EPP Composites Pvt. Ltd.

Shri Vijay Sahadevan, GKN Aerospace

Lt. Dr. Piyush Gohil, Head Mech MSU Vadodara

Shri Jitendra Trivedi, Composite Association

Shri Mukesh Sanghavi – Indore Composites

Organizing committee

Chairman

Dr. Hemant Chouhan, Ahmedabad University

Members

Dr. Ankush Sharma, ATIRA, Ahmedabad

Dr. Amit Arora, Asso. Prof. IIT Gandhinagar

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

Dr. Tejas Mehta, VC, ASM International Gujarat

Dr. Mamta Saiyad, Nirma University

Dr. Hiral Parekh, Navrachana University

Shri Nitin Metkar, GM at Aditya Birla Group

Mr.Archal Shah, Composits Tomorrow

Dr. Bimal Das, Ahmedabad University

Mr. Amogh Shastri, Ahmedabad University

Mr. Manish Kuma, iACE, Gandhinagar

Dr. Manoj Sahni, PDEU Gandhinagar

Convener

Shri Nitin Kumar Sharma, SSME SAC ISRO, Ahmedabad

Contact Details

Ahmedabad University

Name: Prof Hemant Chouhan

Email: hemant.chouhan@ahduni.edu.in

Phone: 9650348501

CECA Asia

Name: Ratan Kumar Singh

Email: connect@cecaasia.com

Phone: 7990105570