Building a Supportive Community for Women in the Composites Industry

This Women in Composites conference allows a deeper understanding of the impact and unique role of women in the composites industry

Women are a growing voice with the global composites and advanced materials industry. Join us as we gather women representing the international span of the composites industry. We will discuss strategies for breaking down barriers, promoting mentorship and amplifying the voices of female professionals. Participants will discuss the critical role of community building, both men and women, in creating a supportive environment for women in the composites industry. Join us for an insightful exchange of ideas aimed at gaining a deeper understanding of the impact and unique role of women in the composites industry and learning practical steps that can be taken to help them shape the future of the industry.

Speakers: Trupti ARABATTI, CEO, Sustainable Materials Specialist - Terra Stems / Shelly BENNION, General Manager - Hawkeye Industries, LLC / Ümmühan EKER, R&D Director – DowAska / Anna GALASSO, Ravenna Shipyard Plant Director - Ferretti SpA / Joannie HARMON, Vice President, Workforce Development - IACMI - THE COMPOSITES INSTITUTE
Moderator: Marcy OFFNER, Director, Marketing Communications - Composites One

JEC Group is a non-profit organization entirely dedicated to promoting composite materials and fostering their applications globally. Publisher of the JEC Composites Magazine, the industry's reference magazine, JEC organizes several events around the world, including JEC World, the leading international exhibition dedicated to composites and their applications, which takes place annually in Paris. JEC media, events and digital channels connect a global community of professionals from the composites industry and beyond, to enable knowledge transfer, create networking opportunities, and highlight innovation.
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