JEC World 2025: a record-breaking 60th edition driven by innovation and circularity

This edition marked a new milestone as the largest JEC World ever, attracting over 45,000 professional visits from 94 countries, 29% coming from France, with 27 regional and national pavilions and hosting more than 1,350 exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge innovations, and a very strong increase in business relationships as part of the JEC Business Meetings program.

JEC World, the industry Think Tank

En partenariat avec JEC, EuCIA lance l'Alliance européenne des composites circulaires à (ECCA) lors de JEC World 2025

During the three days of the show, public authorities, industry leaders and visionaries contributed to make JEC World the composites industry Think Tank, where circular economy principles were raised by all participants, starting by the launch of the European Composites Circular Alliance on March 4th with the European Commission support.

Many strategic partnerships were signed at the show among which Fraunhofer and the ICC Japan, Orbital and Aditya Birla, Vartega and Syensqo, the creation of the Composites TP Team, with Coriolis, Pinette, l’Institut de Soudure, Loiretech and CETIM, the partnership of Beneteau, Veolia, Composites Recycling, Arkema, Chomarat and Owens Corning for the first circular leisure boats, etc… At JEC World, the converging efforts of all stakeholders, heading towards a sustainable future, created a global statement and a tangible source of inspiration.

JEC World, the must-attend business platform of the composites’ worldwide community

The whole value chain gathered in Paris for this “festival of composites”: gathering as many global companies as SMEs under one roof, the event also presented 50+ startups, resulting in a lively environment for networking and business opportunities. Powered by a dedicated business meetings platform developed and optimised for the composites industry, the JEC Business Meetings Program enabled 13,500+ face-to-face pre-arranged meetings during the 3 days – an increase of 68% over 2024, demonstrating the dynamism of the industry.

Many countries also participated in the event: Foreign Ministers, French President of the MEDEF (French Business Confederation), Ambassadors and official representatives from 16 countries visited the show as part of official delegation tours. Among them: Austria, Brazil, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Egypt, Germany, Great Britain, Japan, South Korea, Luxembourg, Slovakia, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and United States.

JEC World: connecting innovation and industry

With more than 600 new products and innovations launched during this year’s show, JEC World remains the best place to introduce new developments to the global market. The JEC Composites Innovation Awards recognised 11 collaborative achievements, reflecting the industry’s dedication to providing new solutions for all application sectors of composites.

For its 8th edition, the JEC Composites Startup Booster competition, now firmly established as the leading competition for startups in the advanced materials sector, rewarded 3 companies from Netherlands, Spain and the USA for their impressive market potential.

The Live Demo zone was particularly visible on the show floor and well attended over the 3 days. This feature, highlighting automated and robotised processes, including large-scale additive manufacturing technologies, together with more than 100 machines available on exhibitors’ booths, made the JEC World experience unique.

Live Demo area – JEC World 2025

The strengthening of the partnership with Sampe and the introduction of an exhibition space and conferences dedicated to the many Research and Innovation Projects have allowed JEC World to reach a new dimension in terms of advanced themes.

JEC World 2025 was, all in all, the place where innovation is ubiquitous, and the future of composites is shaping. With confidence, 59% of the exhibition space has already been booked for the next edition, which will take place from March 10 to 12 2026. Exhibitors and attendees have shared very positive feedback about the quality of the exhibition and the resounding success of this flagship event for the industry once again.