SAMPE Conference

Connecting the Global Composites Industry

Showcasing carbon fiber, thermoplastic, and advanced composites — where innovators and engineers shape the future of lightweight technology.

The World’s Premier Platform for Materials and Process Innovation

The Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) stands as the world’s foremost community for advanced materials innovation.

Founded in 1944, the society connects engineers, scientists, and manufacturers dedicated to developing and commercializing cutting-edge composites and processes.
Each year, SAMPE North America and SAMPE Europe conferences deliver technical sessions, exhibitions, and networking that bridge research and real-world manufacturing.

The 2026 North America Conference, hosted at the Seattle Convention Center (Summit), will highlight sustainability, high-rate thermoplastic production, and automation.

80 Years of Materials Innovation

1944

SAMPE Founded

Connecting materials & process engineers

1991

37th International Symposium

Global recognition of composites

2019

3,316 attendees in Charlotte

Record pre-pandemic participation

2025

Dual Conferences in NA & EU

Reinforced global leadership

2026

Seattle & Paris Summits

Sustainability & automation era

What’s Next for SAMPE

Empowering Knowledge and Technology

SAMPE brings together academia, industry, and innovators to share insights, explore breakthroughs, and define the standards of tomorrow’s material and process engineering.