TechFocus
Two days dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and technological advancement in the world of paints and coatings.
The TechFocus programme brings together speakers from across the industry to present the latest solutions in short, targeted sessions — covering binders, additives, dispersion technologies, resins, waterproofing systems, and much more. A valuable opportunity for technicians, formulators, researchers, and professionals to stay up to date, exchange ideas, and discover the trends shaping the future of formulation.
When
28 & 29 October 2026
28 & 29 October 2026
Where
Allianz MiCo, Milan
Allianz MiCo, Milan
Focus
Innovation, sustainability and formulation
Innovation, sustainability and formulation
28 October 2026
Room A
Advancing Wood Coatings: Versatile Formulation Strategies for Performance and Sustainability
09:30
Daniel Großmann Technology Coordinator - MÜNZING Chemie
New water-based acrylic resin for high performance 2K systems with carbodiimide
09:50
Joan Parareda Technical Sales Representative - Industrial Coatings - Stahl
Enhance your EHS profile with Evonik Epoxy Curing Agents
10:10
Janina Fischer Marketing Director - Evonik for Univar Solutions
GPS is a technology to achieve the biocidal products regulation with or without biocides
11:30
Gerald Höglinger Chemist - Pigmentsolution for Ygdrasil
New biobased waxes PTFE and microplastic free
11:50
Gianmario Losi Area Manager Paint Additives - BYK CHEMIE for Krahn Italia
Next-Generation Coatings: The Power of Polyaspartic Technology
12:10
Elif Cerrahoğlu Kaçakgil R&D Manager - Setas Resins for Eurosyn
Presentation by Eigenmann & Veronelli
14:00
Turboset™ 2027E: High-Performance 1K Polyurethane dispersion, NISO-Ready 2K Systems
14:20
Anja Kloth Regional Marketing Manager Europe - Lubrizol Deutschland for URAI
Faster, Greener: Modern Coating Additive Approaches
14:40
Bahar Taylanli Technical Support and Application Executive - EGE KIMYA for Amik Italia
Eco-Friendly Catalyst Innovations for Modern Coatings
14:50
Burcu Durçak R&D Researcher - EGE KIMYA for Amik Italia
Understanding Easy Dispersibility and Activation of LUVOTIX® VP031 and Its Impact on Coating Formulations
16:00
Christian Pfichner Head of Technical Service and Product Development - Lehmann & Voss & Co.KG for Levhoss Italia
Boxli® – A packaging that transforms your products into a future solution – biocide reduction, extended shelf-live, long-lasting performance
16:20
Timo Geiger Business Development - Evopack
Advanced Additives for High‑Performance Coatings and Construction Materials
16:40
Alexander Hofer Vice President Construction & Coatings - Rudolf
29 October 2026
Room A
Bio-based Innovations for Paint & Coatings: Advanced Vegetable Oil Polyols, Water-based Epoxy Hardeners, and Cationic UV Systems
09:30
René Manski Managing Director - Hobum for IMPAG
ALBERDINGK® AC 2443 – a new hydrophobic polymer for anticorrosion primers
09:50
Markus Dimmers Senior Vice President Technical Marketing - Alberdingk Boley
The many advantages of polyamide additives in UV curing systems: from matting to PTFE replacement
10:10
Justine Regis Business Development Manager - Arkema for Grolman
Nuovo legante a base acqua per vernici a bassa impronta di carbonio e a bassissime emissioni
11:30
Davide Ghisolfi Technical Service Manager - Synthomer for Nymco
ECO and Bio based
11:50
Roger Bovermann Area Sales Manager Additive - Bernd Schwegmann & Co.KG for Gamma Chimica
Innovative Waterborne Resins for Industrial Coatings
12:10
Eloi Reig Plazas Technical Support Engineer – Coatings - EMEA - Wanhua for Safic Alcan
HDI o IPDI: quando la scelta dell’isocianato cambia davvero le prestazioni
14:00
Cristiano Tunice Technical Service Manager Coatings - IMCD Italia
Presentation by Eigenmann & Veronelli
14:20
Dopo la Turchia, l’Ucraina: il nuovo fronte REACH-like del settore coatings
14:40
Matteo Pagani Responsabile Commerciale - Kahlberg Consulting
Waterproofing technology based on PUD and acrylics. Highest performance on exterior Building
15:30
Sergio Pascual BU Manager Coatings and Industrial Adhesives - Cromogenia for Soconomar
Valida: Bio-Based Boost for Flow, Finish and Process of Wood Coatings
15:50
Lixian Xu Commercial Director Sappi Valida - Sappi Biotech for Grolman
Reologia di vernici e rivestimenti: dalle caratteristiche delle particelle alle prestazioni applicative
16:10
Tiziana Bardelli Sales & Application Specialist - Netzsch
29 October 2026
Room B
Graphene Hybrids – the carbon nano-material synergies
09:30
Bernhard Münzing European Sales Director - The Sixth Element (Changzhou) Materials Technology Co for Sarcochemicals
ORGAL® P 8429 – One Polymer. Multiple Solutions. A Low-VOC Acrylic Binder Enabling Sustainable, High-Performance Interior and Exterior Coatings
09:50
İlker Kocabıyık Technical Marketing Director - Organik Kimya for Soconomar
RenovaSol bio-based ink for a sustainable printing future
10:10
Vincenzo Benessere CEO & CO-Founder - ISUSCHEM for Connect Chemicals
A new alternative solution addressing PFAS concerns for concrete anti-graffiti protection
11:30
Susanne Martens-Kruck Technical Marketing Manager - Evonik for Chem Spec
“TRUST THE CONTRAST” inbond your JOKER in your paint formulation
12:10
Monika Janczyk Technical Sales Manager Adhesives & Sealants Coatings CEE / SE - EuroMinerals- Maurizio Rossetti Sales and product manager - Reschem Italia
AI in Coatings R&D – From Data Chaos to Decisions
13:00
Charles Jouanique Co-Founder - LabV Intelligent Solutions
Optimization of substrate wetting, leveling and defoaming with PFAS alternatives
14:00
Ralf Knischka BASF
Focus Imballaggi: cosa cambia dal 12 agosto per le aziende chimiche
14:20
Carla Repice Technical Manager - Normachem
Tecnologia Prinext™: prestazioni da poliuretano senza l’uso di isocianati
14:40
Daniele Bosco Sales Account Manager CASE - Cargill
Presentation by Eigenmann & Veronelli
15:30
Presentation by Azelis
15:50
Presentation by Azelis
16:10
