Events

The ACM CRC Partner Meeting 2025 will explore the theme, Leveraging Enabling Technologies to Advance Australia’s Composites Manufacturing Sector . The event will be abuzz with topical keynotes, industry-led breakout sessions and insightful presentations across three supporting themes: Digital Transformation in Manufacturing : Harnessing data analytics, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to optimise composite production and quality control. Automation & Advanced Robotics : Deploying intelligent automation systems to drive efficiency, precision, and scalability. Smart Factories & Connected Supply Chains : Integrating cyber-physical systems to streamline workflows and enhance collaboration across the composites value chain. There will also be plenty of time for discussions and networking. This is an exclusive opportunity for ACM CRC industry, academia and government experts to come together and review the challenges we’ve faced – and still face – and to celebrate the achievements we’ve accomplished. Collectively, we will determine the way forward, ensuring continued collaboration in achieving our milestones and advancing Australia’s composites manufacturing sector. DATE: Wednesday 22 October and Thursday 23 October 2025 VENUE: Greenhouse Tech Hub. Level 3, 180 George Street Sydney REGISTRATION : https://acm-crc-annual-partner-meeting-2025.eventbrite.com.au ACM CRC HDR Student Prize We are proud to launch the ACM CRC HDR Student Prize , recognising outstanding academic and industry-focused research from our Higher Degree by Research (HDR) cohort. This annual prize celebrates excellence in research, innovation and engagement aligned with the goals of the CRC. Submissions will take the form of a brief video presentation , giving students the opportunity to showcase the real-world impact of their research in a dynamic and accessible format. As part of their involvement with the CRC, all HDR students are expected to participate in the ACM CRC HDR Student Prize by submitting a 1-minute video presentation. How to enter To enter, eligible students are asked to record a 1-minute video presentation showcasing their research and its relevance to the goals of the CRC. The video should highlight innovation, industry collaboration and potential impact in a concise and engaging format. To maintain confidentiality, each student will be provided with a unique upload link for submission. Once your video is ready, please email us here to notify the ACM CRC team. We will then send you your personalised upload link to submit your entry. If you have any questions about the process or if you'd like to know more about the prize, feel free to get in touch . RISE Fellowship Returns The RISE Fellowship will once again spotlight remarkable women in STEM from within the CRC. This prestigious award champions leadership, innovation and impact. To nominate a candidate, please complete the nomination form and submit it to the ACM CRC team. Nominations are welcome from across the CRC community and self-nominations are also encouraged. Both the HDR Student Prize and the RISE Fellowship will be awarded at the ACM CRC Partner Meeting 2025. Submissions and nominations are due by 29 September 2025 (9am AEST) . See the Partner Meeting highlights in 2024 and 2023 .

Join us at the ACM CRC Partner Meeting 2024, where the theme is SMEs, Access to Supply Chains, and The Importance of IP in R&D.

Dr Steve Gower and the ACM team will be attending the CRA’s Collaborate Innovate conference, which will take place at Sofitel Brisbane from Monday 22nd – Wednesday 24th July.

21 May 2024 | The Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Australia (ICCIAUS) proudly presents the second edition of Made in Australia with Italian Engineering​ (MAIE).

1 - 2 May 2024 | Australia's leading Composites Conference. Industry speakers and technical presentations, displays and a tour or two! Join us for two days in early May that will be filled with stimulating presentations from composites practitioners and thought-leaders.

7-9 February 2024 | ACAM 2024 is a must-attend for professionals in engineering, academia, postgraduate studies and industry management.

6-8 March 2024 | Composites 2024 will be held in Seville, Spain, and will focus on advanced technology and development of composite materials.