WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Meet Senior Decision Makers From International OEMs with the following job titles:
Directors, Chiefs, Heads of, Managers And Specialists In The Following Areas:
- Lightweighting
- Lightweight Design
- Materials and Manufacturing Processes
- Mass, Energy and Aerodynamics
- Complete Vehicle Engineering
- Advanced Vehicle Technologies
- Group Engineering
- Engineering - Body Engineering
- Vehicle Architecture Engineering
- Body Structures
- Lightweight Construction and Vehicle Weight
- Technical Development
- Technology Development - Composites
- Polymers and Fluids
- Materials Concepts
- Co2 Technology Innovations
- Material Development
- Recycling
- Lifecycle Assessment
- Sustainability
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Testimonials
See what attendees thought of our previous GALM conferences...
Design Engineer, Aston Martin
A great variety of future manufacturing techniques and joining techniques. Definitely leading the industry in the right direction
ViewSenior Engineer, Tata Motors
Well organised!!
Good Insights provided by presenters into advances into vehicle lightweighting!
ViewResearch Engineer, Jaguar Land Rover
Very good & industry focused content with high level speakers.
ViewSenior Engineer - CAE, Aston Martin
The conference provided good technical depth, I have deepened my knowledge in a number of areas and met many interesting people. Highly recommended to anyone working in body engineering.
ViewEngineer – Toyota
GALM has grown to be a valuable conference for sharing information regarding lightweight materials for the automotive industry
ViewSenior BIW Engineer, Tata Motors
An interesting and educational conference, that broadens the expectations and the way forward in using materials and technology to bring forward lightweight vehicles.
ViewPrincipal Engineer, BIW Feasibility - SAIC Motor UK
A well organized conference, providing very interesting and varied presentation from cross-section of automotive OEMs and suppliers, focused on lightweighting for the future
ViewProject Engineer - Aston Martin
A quality and informative event, with a broad range of presentation and discussion topics and good representation of OEMs, Suppliers and researchers
ViewInnovation Leader - PSA Peugeot Citroën
Very interesting and full of informations conference that permit efficient contact and networking between OEMs and Tier 1
ViewBody Engineer – Ford Motor Company
We got materials the challenge is applications and integration. And the solution is full of challenges but is not impossible
ViewCSI GSO Engineer - GM
Enjoyed the mass saving concept and actual application, and the new technology of manufacturing
ViewPrincipal Engineer, Underframe - Aston Martin
Friendly, relaxed atmosphere and very informative
ViewEngineering Staff - Honda Engineering Europe Ltd
As someone new to Honda Engineering and the automotive industry, GALM is a very eye opening conference, giving me a lot to review
ViewLead Engineer, Body - Tata Motors European Tech
There is an exciting development race in progress to maximise sheet steel, sheet aluminium castings and CFRP's. The future has already begun
ViewExecutive Editor, Lightweighting World Magazine
Solid, well rounded content, the best lightweighting meeting available - The GALM series!!
ViewProject Engineer, Magna Seating
A wide variety of OEMs, tier ones and suppliers. Its a very good platform to be on the pulse in the automotive industry.
ViewEngineer, NTCE
Excellent show with fantastic multi-disciplinary subjects presented in an intuitive way.
ViewDirector - Global Auto, Rio Tinto Alcan
Invaluable opportunity to understand the strategic value of the OEMs.
Applications Engineer – SAPA
I appreciated the exposure to new technologies within the lightweighting community
ViewAdvanced Technical Specialist - 3M
This was a great conference for anyone wishing to understand the current trends in automotive lightweighting
ViewProject Manager - WMG
The GALM Series of conferences provide an unrivalled insight into the engineering trends and obstacles to automotive lightweighting
ViewSr. Design Engineer – ALCOA Fastening Systems & Rings
The GALM conference is a resource for the advancement of the automotive industry
ViewSales Manager - Ashland
Informative, useful content delivered by the people driving the changes.
ViewVP, Global OPEX - Sapa
There is no better event than this one in respect of exchanging OEM needs and presenting supplier possibilities
ViewTechnical Manager – Alcoa Inc
It's exciting to see the adoption of so many materials in the automotive industry, especially aluminium
ViewSteel Market Analyst - Wood Mackenzie
Excellent insight on questions topical for OEMs and material suppliers.
ViewProject Manager - Axillium Research
Very informative event that provides a global overview of the challenges experienced by OEMs, and for all types of materials used in the automotive industry
ViewResearcher - University Carlos III of Madrid
The new materials and new designs are environmentally friendly
ViewEngineer - Roof Systems, Bentley Motors
"I was attracted by increasing my knowledge of material choice as well as discussing in depth issues such as cost and recyclability. Good scope of presenters."
ViewAdvanced Materials Research, Honda R&D Americas
"Concept directly in line with challenges I face everyday. Great to hear other OEMs/Tiers speaking about these issues"
ViewTechnical Fellow, General Motors
"Good mix of talks and speakers and there was more technical content than I expected. This was a pleasant surprise. Food, resources and media were excellent"
ViewAltair Engineering
"The London Global Automotive Lightweight Materials Conference brought together senior level delegates and highlighted the importance of CAE in addressing the challenges of developing lightweight vehicles. When the Detroit event was announced we decided our involvement was key to continuing the discussion of optimisation technology and best practices with the US attendees."
ViewAccount Manager, SSDE Group
"The conference provided an overview of where we are today and where we need to go in the future with lightweight materials for the automotive market."
ViewPrincipal Analysis Engineer, Prodrive
"Great overview of the current challenges and trends. Exactly what I needed"
ViewTechnical Programs Manager, DuPont
"Great to see the power of collaboration. Competitors working together to a common goal"
ViewManager: Material Concepts For Body-In-White Construction, BMW
"I liked the speakers and organisation"
ViewBusiness Development Director, MW Group
"Excellent speakers from across the automotive market, a range of interesting topic areas and extremely well hosted"
ViewLab Group Manager for Polymer Composites, General Motors
"The content is very interesting and the networking is also important"
ViewChief Designer, Plasan
"Once again an excellent conference. Well organised with quality participation from OEMs and suppliers"
ViewManaging Director, International Magnesium Group
"Interesting, stimulating and effective agenda. Good networking and interactions"
ViewProduct Engineer, John Deere
"Day 2 agenda was very interesting - relevant real world case studies and examples."
ViewOperations Director, SERTEC
"I found the conference very informative on OEM strategic plans for material usage."
ViewPrincipal Engineer: Body Structures, Aston Martin
"Good conference, well organised, interesting topics"
ViewTechnical Programs Manager, SARL
"Great to see the power of collaboration, competitors working together on a common goal."
ViewSales Manager - Europe, Grafil Inc.
"Very useful and informative, well organised. Very good overall"
ViewSenior Engineer, EATON
"My company is starting a light weighting initiative and very relevant information has been presented for me to use going forward."
ViewBusiness Development Analyst, Qatar Automotive Gateway
"I liked the content and variety of speakers from the OEMs"
ViewProject Manager, WMG University of Warwick
"Well organised conference with excellent documentation, speaker guidelines and representation from OEMs"
ViewVP Engineering, Magna Cosma Automotive Services GmBH
"Very good location, excellent speakers, good mixture of OEM's, R&D and Universities"
ViewAutomotive Sector Manager, FORMAX
"Overall a good industry conference, understanding how the automotive industry are tackling the increasing pressures to lightweight."
ViewDesign Engineer, Duru Automotive
"The level of technical information that shared was very high and informative"
ViewTooling Engineer, KTH Parts Industries
"Very intriguing with a great deal of information for other OEMs, Tier 1's and prototyping companies."
ViewEngineering Director, Stadco
"Good cross-section of presentations, OEMs, Tier 1's, Material Suppliers and R&D"
ViewSenior R&D Manager, Dow Automotive
"I liked the topics, presence of OEMs and competitive materials"
ViewManager, Cutec Industrial Materials
"A great all round conference providing insight from OEM's and competitive supply chain solutions."
ViewGM Account Manager, VARI-Form
"I appreciate this (and similar) forum, where OEMs and Suppliers prioritize the sincere effort to collaborate."
ViewMechanical Engineer, ThyssenKrupp Tailored Blanks Sweden
"Very professional by the organisers which allowed the conference to run very well."
ViewPresident and CEO, Whitehall Industries
"Excellent forum for OEM/supplier communication and information exchange."
ViewBusiness Manager, Huntsman Polyurethanes
"An excellent forum and presentations from very knowledgeable speakers."
ViewPrincipal Analyst Engineer, ProDrive
"A great overview of the current challenges and trends in the auto industry. Exactly what I needed."
ViewKey Account Director, Stacado
"A very interesting conference bringing together senior level delegates from a number of global OEM's and tier one suppliers."
ViewPresident - Corporate Strategy, Aditya Bisla Group
"The interactive discussions on some of the critical issues were very insightful."
ViewWHY THIS EVENT IS UNIQUE:
What Makes GALM The Industry Leading Event?
THE LARGEST AUTOMOTIVE OEM-LED LIGHTWEIGHT MATERIALS CONGRESS IS RETURNING FOR ITS 8TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
After continuous global growth and expansion the Global Automotive Lightweight Materials Europe 2019 conference is returning with a brand new programme with two full days focusing on the theme of High Performance Lightweight Materials for Electric Vehicle Body and Battery Structures.
Summit participants will learn about new material characteristics, key application areas and about overcoming real-world limitations for:
- New Steels & Mixed Metals Including Super High Strength Steels And Innovations To The Aluminium Series
- Innovations In Low Cost Composites Including The Use Of Recycled Composites
- Combining Hybrid Materials To Improve Material Performance Including Stiffness
- Developments In Lower Cost Glass-Fiber Technologies To Compete With Aluminium
This will include in-depth investigation into the latest developments and trends in multi-material architectures, material evaluation and selection strategies, innovative applications for the latest high strength steels, advanced aluminium alloys, composites, thermoplastics and emerging 'frontier' materials, component weight reduction strategies, as well as best use practices with innovative joining technologies and processes for BIW and many more.
Summit participants will benefit from:
- New agenda topics and themes researched with industry peers that fully reflect the industry's evolution to a new generation of vehicles, including how the design and technical challenges posed by EVs in terms of costs and margins are being overcome.
- A highly informative mix of practical in-depth technical sessions, case study-led presentations and forward looking panels featuring leading OEMs, supplier innovations, technical experts and engineering professionals
- Technology innovation showcase comprising world leading providers of advanced materials, technologies, manufacturing solutions and live demonstrations in the adjoining exhibition hall to ensure participants are fully up-to-speed on key industry developments and directions
- Unrivalled networking opportunities including lunches, coffee breaks and cocktail party that ensure an interactive, dynamic gathering for engineers from OEMs, leading suppliers and technology innovators on automotive structures and materials
- A unique holistic perspective offering practical insights and thought leadership on lightweighting covering advanced materials, body structures, bev battery structures and related integration and optimisation issues, CAE and simulation tools and techniques, joining and testing technologies, coupled with best practices and business cases for implementing those advancements into existing production lines.