MOTORSPORT Advanced Material Event-Silverstone- 6th & 7th Oct

Accelerating Innovation Beyond the Track

Taking place on 6th-7th October 2021 at the world famous Silverstone Circuit, MotorsportAM will unite this fast-paced industry with the wonderful world of advanced materials and engineering.

The Motorsport industry has always been committed to "light weighting" solutions alongside ever-changing rules and regulations, and forward-thinking teams strive to gain a competitive edge.

From design and manufacturing techniques to materials and testing, this 2-day event will enable participants to hear from industry experts, academics and teams, network with peers and visit a number of exhibitors showcasing the latest advanced material technologies.

Hear about…

How Formula 1 takes advantage of Advanced Materials
Sustainability in Motorsport
Innovation and the Future of Motorsport
State-of-the-art Technologies
Advancements in the industry
Formula Student
AI Technologies in Advanced Materials Manufacturing
Techniques and Limitations in Motorsport Manufacturing

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Venue information

MotorsportAM is proud to confirm Silverstone Wing as the conference venue for 2021.

As Silverstone Circuit’s flagship venue, it is home to five large halls, smaller conference rooms is located right in the heart of the world-famous Grand Prix circuit. Silverstone Wing provides free on-site parking and complimentary WiFi is available throughout the complex.

Please note that pre-registration is essential to gain access to Silverstone and the conference.

We will be holding the conference dinner on 6th October at nearby Whittlebury Park, a 4* hotel & spa located a short drive from Silverstone Circuit.

A preferential rate of £130.80 per night on a bed & breakfast basis is available, but please book early as numbers are limited.

To make a booking, please follow the link – events.edgevenues.com/events/MSAM21. There are also a number of hotels, pubs and guest houses in the area, check www.booking.com for options.

PROGRAMME....

MOTORSPORT AM – DAY 1

Registration, Networking & Welcome

08:30 – 09:25
Registration, Exhibition and Networking
Grab a coffee, introduce yourself to fellow delegates, browse the exhibitions and get prepared for the day ahead.

09:25- 09:30
Opening Address & Welcome
Hear from the conference organisers about what’s to come.

09:30 – 10:00
Opening Keynote:

Yutaka Yagi
Managing Director & General Manager of Technology,
Teijin Automotive Center Europe
Multi-Material Composite Engineering

Advanced Materials Motorsport

10:00 – 10:20
Graham Roberts
Business Development Manager, Toray Advanced Composites
Game-Changing Prepreg for Motorsport Applications

10:20 – 10:40
Garry Scott
New Product Induction Manager, Carbon ThreeSixty
Decreasing Layup Time Through Optimised Tailored Preforming Technology

10:40- 11:00
Marco Hanhinen
Sales Manager, Vitrulan
Carbon Fibre HighFlow for Advanced Vacuum Infusion

Refreshments, Networking & Exhibits

11:00 – 11:30
Refreshments, Networking & Exhibits
Take the opportunity to browse the exhibits whilst enjoying a quick drink and snack to help you through your day.

11:30 – 12:00
Keynote:

Cristiana Pace
Founder & Director, E-Novation Consulting Ltd.
An Overview of Sustainability in the Motorsport Industry: Addressing and Overcoming the Barriers

Sustainability in Motorsport

12:00 – 12:20
Johann Wacht
Manager – Motorsports, Bcomp
Motorsport Boosts Sustainability – A Case Study of Bcomp’s Sustainable Lightweighting Solutions in the Racing Industry

12:20 – 12:40
Nicola Scimeca
Motorsport and Automotive Entrepreneur, YCOM
Applying Natural Fibre to Composite Structures in Motorsport

12:40- 13:00
John McQuilliam
Director of Engineering, Prodrive
Reclaimed Carbon Fibres, Natural Fibres and Recyclable Composites for Motorsport Applications

Lunch, Networking & Exhibits

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch, Networking & Exhibits
Enjoy a buffet lunch whilst perusing the exhibits.

Electric Vehicles & Battery Technology

14:00 – 14:20
Malcolm Earp
Chief Commercial Officer, The Ultimate Battery Co.
Lightweighting Energy Storage

14:20 – 14:40
James Ganderton
Methodologies Lead, Oxford Brookes Racing
How Formula Student Prepares Students for an Advanced Industry

Refreshments, Networking & Exhibits

14:40 – 15:10
Refreshments, Networking & Exhibits
Take the opportunity to browse the exhibits whilst enjoying a quick drink and snack to help you through your day.

Panel Session – Does Motorsport have a Sustainable Future?

Chaired by Louise Goodman
TV presenter and journalist, dubbed ‘the first woman of Formula One’

15:10 – 16:45
Panel members include:
Rob Smedley – Director of Data Systems, Formula 1
Julia Pallé – Sustainability Director, Formula E
Cristiana Pace – Founder & Director, E-Novation Consulting Ltd.
Rodi Basso – Sport and Technology Entrepreneur
Rodrigo Amado – Head of Strategy & New Business Development, CBMM

Drinks Reception and Conference Dinner

19:00 – 23:00
Drinks Reception followed by Conference Dinner at Whittlebury Park Hotel.
Limited numbers available, so book early to avoid disappointment.

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MOTORSPORT AM – DAY 2

Registration, Networking & Welcome

09:00 – 09:30
Registration, Exhibition and Networking
Grab a coffee, introduce yourself to fellow delegates, browse the exhibitions and get prepared for the day ahead.

09:30 – 10:00
Keynote:

Prof. Willem Toet
Professor, Aerodynamics Specialist & Senior Sales Manager, Sauber Aerodynamik AG
F1 & Motorsport: Taking Advantage of Light, Strong, Stiff Structures

Design & Testing

10:00 – 10:20
Ian Cowley
Director/Technical Consultant, Engineering & Beyond
Design for Manufacture

10:20 – 10:40
Geraint Havard
Composites Testing Manager, R-TECH Materials
The Impact of Composite Materials on Motorsport

10:40 – 11:00
Marco Merlin
Technical Department Manager, YCOM
Design of the Bodywork and Composite Structures of the Volkswagen IDR

Refreshments, Networking & Exhibits

11:00 – 11:30
Refreshments, Networking & Exhibits
Take the opportunity to browse the exhibits whilst enjoying a quick drink and snack to help you through your day.

Additive Manufacturing

11:30 – 11:50
Antonio Almenara
Additive Manufacturing Representative, CRP Technology
How State-of-the-art Technologies Drive Achievement in Motorsport

11:50 – 12:10
Robert MacDonald
UK/Nordics Strategic Account Manager, Stratasys
Stratasys: The Future of Advanced Materials in Automotive

12:10- 12:30
Jonathan Warbrick
Technical Sales Manager, RPS
Can Motorsport Manufacturing Methods be Cost-Effective for Automotive Production?

12:30- 12:50
Ian Mellor
Managing Director, Metalysis
The Metalysis Process – A Flexible Distributed

Lunch, Networking & Exhibits

12:30 – 13:50
Lunch, Networking & Exhibits
Enjoy a buffet lunch whilst perusing the exhibits.

Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

13:50 – 14:10
Rob Lovelace
Managing Director, Trelleborg Applied Technologies Rochdale
Syntactic Material for Lightweighting of Electric Vehicles

14:10 – 14:30
Clive Chitiz
Vice President, EMEA Region, Plataine
The Implementation, Use and ROI of IIOT and AI Technologies in Advance Material Manufacturing

14:30- 14:50
Andrew Mills
Principal Research Fellow, Cranfield University
Carbon Fibre Automotive Structures Manufacturing – A Review of Techniques and Limitations – Super Sports Cars to PEVs

Refreshments, Networking & Exhibits

14:50 – 15:20
Refreshments, Networking & Exhibits
Take the opportunity to browse the exhibits whilst enjoying a quick drink and snack to help you through your day.

Advanced Materials for Motorsport

15:20 – 15:40
Jason White
Technical Manager, Martins Rubber
Nanotubes in Elastomers Improving Performance in Automotive

15:40 – 16:00
Markus Schiffmann
Sales and Marketing Manager, Polynt Composites
Smart Material Composites

16:00- 16:20
Martin Gambling
Managing Director, GRM Consulting Ltd
Maximising Composite Materials. The Progression of Laminate Optimisation Techniques Beyond Formula

16:20- 16:40
Francesco Agiletti
CEO/Partner, DEXET Technologies
Composites for Urban Mobility + close !!

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