CAMX – The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo to be held in San Diego, September 9-11, 2024, announced that Maurice Conti will be the keynote speaker for the CAMX 2024 General Session. Conti, a globally recognized futurist, innovator, and technology strategist, will bring his unparalleled insights and vision to the premier event for the composites and advanced materials industry. He is among the architects of the emerging technologies that are evolving humanity and the world around us: Artificial Intelligence, immersive reality (AR/VR/XR), advanced robotics and manufacturing, and technology for sustainability. He is a rare blend of hands–on practitioner and big thinker.
CAMX 2024 Steering Committee Chair Fletcher Lindberg said, “We are delighted to welcome Maurice Conti as our keynote speaker for CAMX 2024. I anticipate his message will provide inspiration and invaluable insights into the future of materials innovation and its impact on industries worldwide.”
Conti is a sought-after and trusted advisor to the leadership teams of global companies, including Amazon Web Services, Lululemon, Mercedes AMG, NielsenIQ, Ralph Lauren, and Blackline Systems, on how to think about and deploy AI for the benefit of people and business.
“I am honored to join CAMX 2024 as keynote speaker,” said Maurice Conti. “The composites and advanced materials industry plays a pivotal role in shaping our future, and I look forward to exploring the intersection of technology, innovation, and sustainability with industry leaders and innovators.”
Working at the intersection of disruptive innovation, emerging technologies, and the future of work, cities, mobility, and climate, Conti is a vocal champion for the creation of technologies whose foundations are rooted in positive, human-centered purpose. More than 12 million people have watched his popular TED talks, and his engaging speaking style, deep subject-matter expertise, and relatable insights are based on decades of work “in the trenches” with leading brands, including Nike, Tesla, Disney, Amazon, Airbus, and Ford.
Main Event
CAMX 2024 will take place from September 9 – 12, in San Diego, bringing together professionals from across the composites and advanced materials ecosystem to network, learn, and collaborate on the latest advancements and trends shaping the industry.
CAMX is the largest, most comprehensive composites and advanced materials event in North America. With a robust education program and an expansive exhibit hall with hundreds of manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers. A panel of industry leaders will be there to discuss current projects within the industry that are pushing boundaries and leading the way with new processes and technologies. Visitors can hear how the latest innovations are changing the market and what that means for businesses.
There will also be a presentation of Technical Papers, Education Sessions and Poster Sessions. The latter is a competition that attracts the next generation of researchers, engineers and industry professionals from universities and organizations around the globe. Posters are presented during CAMX and are judged on overall presentation, significance to the future of composites and advanced materials, and their commercial application. Deadline for the Poster Session is June 1.
CAMX 2023 hosted a total of 5,700 attendees from 61 countries, with 125 technical presentations, and 42 posters.
