The DACH composites community meets in Cologne for two days focused on pre-arranged business meetings and technical sessions. The format prioritises targeted buyer supplier interactions alongside content on innovation and advanced manufacturing.
Practical information for the Cologne meeting
JEC Forum Dach 2026 runs on 20 and 21 October 2026 at the Maritim Hotel in Cologne. The event mixes scheduled one to one meetings with technical sessions. Registration uses the organiser’s platform and allows participants to arrange meetings before arrival.
Companies and professional profiles attending
Attendees come from across the composites value chain in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The audience includes buyers with concrete procurement or project needs, suppliers and sales representatives active in the region, plus R&D and design teams seeking composite solutions for end applications within aerospace.
Programme focus at JEC Forum Dach 2026
The agenda pairs business meetings with expert talks on subjects such as innovation, sustainability and advanced manufacturing in composites. Programme content is produced in collaboration with sector partners and features technical overviews and awarding initiatives related to innovation in composites.
How to prepare commercial outreach
Practical steps to make meetings count:
- Use the matchmaking platform to shortlist buyers by technical requirement and schedule high priority meetings first.
- Prepare concise technical sheets and application case studies aligned to aerospace standards.
- Set a clear objective for each meeting whether it is project discovery, trial request or sample delivery.
- Agree on next steps and deadlines during the meeting and capture them in a follow up email the same day.
These measures speed up decision cycles and help convert meetings into actionable leads.
Key figures
- Registered participants 311
Final note and where to register
For companies working with aerospace composites, JEC Forum Dach 2026 gathers targeted contacts and technical sessions to assess suppliers and projects across the DACH region. Check programme details and register at http://www.jec-dach.events to access the business meetings platform and plan your schedule in advance.
