Circular economy solutions for composite materials are gaining ground across European industry. R4 Composites 2026 brings the sector together in Bordeaux on October 6 and 7 to focus on reduction, repair, reuse and recycling of composites.
The event is presented as the third edition and will take place at INP Bordeaux. The program mixes roundtables, ideation workshops, supplier pitches, project presentations and B2B meetings.
Practical information
Dates are set for October 6 and 7, 2026 at INP Bordeaux. The organizers identify this edition as the 3rd. The agenda pairs plenary sessions with preprogrammed one-to-one meetings designed to speed up commercial and technical conversations.
Target industries and participant profile
R4 Composites 2026 targets actors across the composites value chain with emphasis on sustainability, mobility and aerospace. Typical participants include material recyclers, composite processors, automotive component manufacturers, aerospace suppliers and research centers focusing on repair and reuse technologies.
Program highlights and meeting format
The published program combines collective sessions with applied formats. It features roundtable discussions, ideation workshops and solution pitches. A central element is the RDV B2B system built around 30-minute speed meetings. Participation follows a defined flow: register and describe your capabilities or needs, consult the participant catalogue, request and validate meetings, receive a personalized schedule and attend the confirmed interviews.
Commercial prospecting tactics for exhibitors and visitors
To use R4 Composites 2026 effectively, prepare concise technical briefs, map priority projects and tailor your meeting requests. Fill the registration profile with clear use cases so the matchmaking engine can surface the most relevant contacts. During 30-minute meetings, present one clear value proposition, share a one-page technical datasheet and agree on a next step such as a technical exchange, sample trial or proposal submission.
Reserve time for demonstrations if your solution requires physical inspection. The meeting format is designed to produce actionable follow ups at the end of each encounter.
Closing note
R4 Composites 2026 offers a compact program and structured B2B system to accelerate project links around circular composite solutions. If you operate in composite materials, mobility or aerospace, prioritize documentation that makes technical benefits and deployment steps explicit. Full program details, participant lists and registration options are available on the official site http://www.r4-composites.com.
