ITHEC is the first and unique expert conference focusing on structural lightweight constructions. At ITHEC, the International Conference on Thermoplastic Composites, international participants are presenting and discussing new scientific results, meet leading international specialists, share their expertise and start business co-operations in the field of thermoplastic composite technologies. The invitation to attend next ITHEC is directed at executives and researchers from industry (providers of raw materials for composite components, providers of manufacturing equipment, component manufacturer, end-user) as well as institutes, colleges and universities in charge of these topics who are interested in an intensive exchange and the transfer of R&D result into industrial products. The International Conference on Thermoplastic Composites covers the latest developments in high-performance thermoplastic composite applications in aerospace, automotive and energy applications, as well as transport & engineering. ITHEC focuses on new results on - Thermoplastic Composites Lightweight Structures - Manufacturing & Process Technologies - Simulation & Modelling - Raw Materials & Standardisation - Process Automation & Production Machinery - Process Monitoring / Material Quality & Testing - Eco Balance & Recycling There are keynote lectures in the morning, oral presentions and a poster session. The session programme is being compiled by the International Programme Committee based on the response to the Call for Papers.