Country on Stage - Competitiveness and Innovation in the French Composites Industry Through the “France 2030” Relaunch Plan

A dive into the French composites industry structure, characteristics and challenges

The Country on Stage France session will showcase the dynamism of France’s composites industry through two panels sessions, including experts from the office of the French Prime Minister (the General Secretariat for Investment, SGPI) and the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), highlighting the “France 2030” relaunch plan advanced policy, illustrated by the project for the new generation of recyclable composite components and government support for R&D, and talent development.

The exchanges will also cover the regional innovation ecosystems in the composites industry, including the example of the Lorient Composite Valley Cluster in Britanny. All will be enhanced by success stories from businesses that have accepted to share their experiences.

An introductory speech by Marie-Cécile Tardieu, COO of Business France, will focus on FDI in France in connection with the latest investment projects in the composites industry.

Introductory speech and focus on FDI in France in connection with the latest investment projects in the composites industry:
Marie-Cécile TARDIEU, COO, Business France
France 2030, Towards a Circular Economy:
Mathieu BRANDIBAT, Senior Advisor for Critical & Sustainable Materials, General Secretariat for Investment - SGPI
Jean-François GERARD, Deputy Scientific Director of CNRS Chemistry, French National Center for Scientific Research – CNRS
Composite Materials & Regional Attractiveness:
Arnaud CACQUEVEL, Marketing Manager – Innovation, Bretagne Développement Innovation
Erwan GROSSMANN, Design Office manager, Kaïros
Arnaud RENTENIER, Director of Business Support & Innov ation, Audélor
Luc TALBOURDET, President, AVEL Robotics
Moderator: Mr Antoine THEVENIN, Key Account Manager - Business France

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