The University of Bristol and its research partners are proud to announce the launch of AIComp 2025, the inaugural Artificial Intelligence for Composite Materials Conference, set to take place from 1-3 September 2025 in Bristol, UK. AIComp 2025 is the first global conference dedicated to exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the development and application of composite materials. This landmark event will unite leading researchers, industry pioneers, and policy influencers to advance AI-driven innovation in composite materials’ design, manufacturing, and performance.

Why Attend AIComp 2025?

As industries increasingly embrace AI to enhance efficiency and drive innovation, the composites sector stands to benefit immensely. AIComp 2025 offers a unique platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and networking, bringing together the brightest minds from academia and industry to tackle pressing challenges and unlock new opportunities.

Key topics include:
· AI-driven Design and Optimisation
· Process Modelling and Simulation
· Manufacturing Control and Optimisation
· Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE)
· Damage and Failure Prediction
· Advanced Structural Modelling

A World-Class Venue for Cutting-Edge Research

Bristol has been chosen as the host city for AIComp 2025 due to its reputation as a hub for composites and AI research. The conference is organised by the Bristol Composites Institute and is supported by the National Composites Centre (NCC). The event will also highlight the role of the Isambard-AI supercomputer, the UK’s fastest and most sustainable AI supercomputer, in accelerating AI research in materials science.

Plenary Speakers and Thought Leaders

AIComp 2025 will feature an impressive lineup of renowned speakers, including:
· Dr. Navid Zobeiry – Associate Professor, University of Washington, expert in AI-driven material science and aerospace composites.
· Professor Adam Sobey – Programme Director for Data-Centric Engineering at The Alan Turing Institute and Professor of Data-Centric Engineering in the Maritime Engineering group at the University of Southampton specialising in AI for maritime and aerospace applications.
· Dr. Pierre-Yves Méchin – Senior R&D Manager at Dassault Systèmes, advancing AI for composites manufacturing and digital twins.
· Professor Stéphane Bordas – Professor in Computational mechanics at the University of Luxembourg, and leading expert in computational mechanics and AI-driven modelling.

Call for Papers – Contribute to AIComp 2025

Researchers, engineers, and industry professionals are invited to submit their abstracts for presentation at AIComp 2025. The submission deadline is 1 April 2025. Selected papers will shape the future discourse on AI-driven composites research and application.

Registration and Sponsorship Opportunities

Early bird registration opens soon, with discounted rates until 15 June 2025. AIComp 2025 welcomes industry sponsors and exhibitors looking to showcase their AI and composite innovations to a global audience.

Join Us in Shaping the Future

AIComp 2025 is set to be a game-changer for the composites and AI industries. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this groundbreaking event.

For more information, registration, and sponsorship opportunities, visit the website or contact composites-institute@bristol.ac.uk.