#209 Composites Lounge's JEC World 2026 Warm-Up Session one of two

🌍 ANNOUNCEMENT: Get Ready for the JEC WORLD 2026 Warm-Up – Techtainment Begins! Imagine this:I’m packing my virtual bags, polishing the digital microphones, and rolling out the virtual carpet — because next week we go LIVE to warm you up for the biggest composites event on the planet.Some call JEC World 2026 the “Christmas of Composites.”Others call it the “pilgrimage” — that one magical trip you absolutely must make to stay ahead of the curve.And if you’ve ever walked the long central pathway of the Villepinte fairgrounds — yes, that’s right — the so‑called “Champs-Élysées of JEC World”…Well, that’s exactly where Chris Skinner will be roaming, reporting straight from the action!But before you all get lost on the Champs‑Élysées of carbon fiber, resin, tooling, sustainability zones, and live demos…🎤 We’re giving you your very own navigation system.⭐ Our Special Guest: Eric Pierrejean, CEO of JEC GroupThis year, we kick things off with the person who quite literally hosts the entire global family of composite materials:Éric Pierrejean, the CEO of JEC Group and the mind behind this mega show.He’s joining me live to answer the big questions:What’s new?What’s not to be missed?What’s the big theme behind 2026?Because we want you to arrive at the show prepared, energized, and knowing exactly where to go first.And hey — even Composites Lounge has its own corner in the newly-released JEC TV Studio. (Yes… we’re leveling up thanks to our partner JEC!)🧭 Your Pre‑Show CompassThis warm-up session will help you:Understand the big-picture highlightsNavigate the countless exhibitors and stages. Astrid Lang, Bayern Innovativ GmbH / Bayern International, Malcolm Forsyth of Composites UK - Trade Association, Roberto Frassine, President of The European Composites Industry Association; EuCIA & Assocompositi, Vincent Fawcett of PRF Composite Materials and Alexander Houben, CEO of JHT Jakobs-Houben Technologie GmbH will help you do this.Identify which technologies, companies, and sessions matter for YOUChoose where to invest your time on the show floorArrive at JEC World like a pro — not a tourist wandering the Villepinte Champs‑Élysées with sore feet🎬 But Wait… There’s More!This is just the English edition.On Thursday, 26 Feb. we return with a German-language session:🎙 Éric Pierrejean (again!)🎙 Marc Fette — wearing two hats:CEO of Composite Technology Center / CTC GmbH (An Airbus Company) &President Composites United🎙 Markus Milwich of DITF representing THE LÄND🎙 And Elmar Witten from AVKIt’s going to be fire. 🔥YouTube Episode: https://youtube.com/live/RFre0UDl67s?feature=share