Held annually in Paris for over 60 years, JEC World is the world's leading trade fair dedicated to composite materials, their technologies, and their application sectors. The 2026 edition of JEC World will take place at the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center from March 10 to 12, 2026.

 

 

JEC World is the leading international trade fair for composites and advanced materials, dedicated to technologies, innovations, and their industrial applications.

Held annually in Paris for over 60 years, JEC World brings together all the major players in the composites value chain in a unique environment that fosters innovation, business, and networking.

 

A true global platform, JEC World attracts professionals from key sectors such as aerospace, mobility and transportation, construction and infrastructure, renewable energy, water management, sports, and consumer electronics.

 

In just three days, the event brings together the entire composites and advanced materials industry at the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center.

 

JEC World offers a comprehensive experience with:

* Hundreds of product launches and live demonstrations

* Innovation Awards, startup competitions, and Innovation Planets

* High-level conferences and expert technical sessions

* Targeted business meetings with international decision-makers, partners, and clients

 

Whether you come to discover, source, sell, buy, or collaborate, JEC World 2026 accelerates your projects and saves you the equivalent of several months of business meetings in just a few days.

 

JEC World's mission is to promote composite materials globally by:

* Showcasing innovation, research, and disruptive technologies

* Facilitating business opportunities through thousands of targeted meetings

* Inspiring industries through conferences, startup competitions, and Innovation Planets

* Connecting the international composites community, with participants from over 100 countries

 

JEC World 2026 offers a rich and accessible experience for all industry players, as well as professionals looking to discover the potential of composite materials.

Conferences, Country on Stage, Composites Exchange, SAMPE technical sessions, research and innovation projects, Innovation Planets, Innovation Awards, Startup Booster, Live Demo Area, and Investor Day: these are just some of the formats available to explore major trends, discover disruptive innovations, and forge strategic partnerships.

Each format shares a common goal: to inspire innovation, celebrate excellence, and accelerate project implementation.

 

In 2025, JEC World confirmed its status as the world's leading event for composites:

* 45,000+ trade visits

* 1,350 exhibitors

* 100 countries represented

* 78,000 m² of exhibition space

 

These figures demonstrate the confidence of exhibitors and the commitment of visitors, who come from all over the world to discover the latest innovations and develop lasting partnerships.

 

 

Dates and opening hours:
Tuesday, March 10 to Thursday, March 12, 2026

March 10 and 11, 2026: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

March 12, 2026: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

 

Purchase of the access badge:
Strictly personal, the access badge is valid for 3 days and guarantees unlimited access to the event.

You can reserve your badge for free online: https://registration.jec-world.events/Pro

 

 

Access to JEC World 2026:

Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center - ZAC Paris Nord 2 93420 Villepinte
- From the Hotel Jardin Le Brea, take the RER B train to Port Royal (7-minute walk), direction Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 (Terminal 2), and get off at the Parc des Expositions station. The exhibition center is then a 4-minute walk away.

The total travel time from our hotel to the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center is approximately 45 minutes.

 

 

Practical Information

https://www.jec-world.events/