
Car Body Painting 2026 – 43. Conference
Efficient, stable and sustainable paint shop operations remain one of the key challenges in automotive manufacturing. While new technologies continue to emerge, day-to-day success in series production depends on robust processes, practical solutions and the ability to continuously improve quality, efficiency and reliability. All of this against the backdrop of sustainability.
Car Body Painting 2026 is dedicated to the realities of daily paint shop operations. The conference brings together paint shop specialists, production experts, quality engineers, maintenance professionals and technology partners to exchange hands-on experience and proven approaches from real production environments.
The programme focuses on practical applications, technical detail and lessons learned from series production. OEMs, suppliers and further trades provide concrete insights, measurable results and transferable solutions that help paint shop professionals address current operational challenges.
A special highlight is the Shared Solutions Area:
Here, OEMs exclusively present their solutions for a defined technical topic – side by side, comparable and focused. This unique format enables participants to gain direct insights into available technologies, understand differences and identify best-fit solutions for their own operations.
The conference offers an ideal platform for technical exchange, peer-to-peer learning and practical knowledge transfer – designed for professionals who want to improve existing processes, increase operational stability and solve challenges efficiently.
We are looking forward to meeting you in Bad Nauheim (Germany) in November 2026!
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Why Attend?
- Solve real paint shop challenges
Gain practical insights and proven solutions for improving quality, efficiency, process stability and operational performance.
- Learn from hands-on experience
Benefit from technical presentations that focus on implementation, lessons learned and measurable results from production environments.
- Compare solutions directly
Explore the Shared Solutions Area, where OEM exclusively present and discuss approaches to a defined engineering or process challenge in a unique side-by-side format.
- Exchange knowledge with peers
Connect with paint shop professionals, discuss common challenges and learn from experiences across the industry.
- Take home ideas you can apply
Leave with practical knowledge, new contacts and concrete approaches that can support your daily work and future projects.
Call for Speakers
Efficient, stable and sustainable paint shop operations remain one of the key challenges in automotive manufacturing. While new technologies continue to emerge, day-to-day success in series production depends on robust processes, practical solutions and the ability to continuously improve quality, efficiency and reliability. Everything against the backdrop of sustainability.
Car Body Painting 2026 is dedicated to the realities of daily paint shop operations. The conference brings together paint shop specialists, production experts, quality engineers, maintenance professionals and technology partners to exchange hands-on experience and proven approaches from real production environments. Together with the Advisory OEM Board, we encourage you to submit your presentation proposal – whether you are working for an OEM, a supplier or a different stakeholder.
Whether you have successfully solved a recurring production issue, implemented a process improvement, increased efficiency, improved quality or gained valuable operational experience – your insights may help others facing similar challenges. We are looking for practical presentations that provide valuable lessons learned, measurable results and transferable solutions.
The conference offers an ideal platform for technical exchange, peer-to-peer learning and practical knowledge transfer. By sharing your experience, you contribute to a unique network of professionals dedicated to improving paint shop performance across the industry.
THE EXPERT NETWORK WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS CURRENT CHALLENGES, BEST PRACTICES AND TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
PROCESS STABILITY & QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
• Quality improvement in series production
• Root cause analysis and troubleshooting
• Defect prevention and reduction
• Paint appearance optimisation
• Process monitoring and control
• Lessons learned from production environments
EFFICIENCY & OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
• Energy concepts and energy savings
• Productivity improvements in paint shops
• Reducing waste and rework
• Maintenance strategies and equipment availability
• Lean approaches in paint shop operations
• Current projects – lessons learned
▪ Development leadtime reduction options
DIGITALISATION, AUTOMATION & SIMULATION
• Digital tools for process optimisation
• Automation in daily operations
• AI applications in paint shop environments
• Simulation tools for paint shop planning and operation
• Data-driven process monitoring and predictive maintenance
APPLICATION TECHNOLOGY & PROCESS ENGINEERING
• New developments in application technology
• Overspray-free and low-bake processes
• Electric processes within the paint shop
• Pretreatment and coating process optimisation
• E-Coat developments and alternatives
• Adhesive bonding and testing over paint systems
SUSTAINABILITY IN OPERATIONS
• Resource efficiency in paint shop operations
• Practical approaches to reducing energy consumption
• Material efficiency and waste reduction
• Sustainable process improvements
• Circular economy concepts in daily operations
NEW PRODUCTS & SUPPLY CHAIN DEVELOPMENTS
• New products and materials
• Pigments, paint materials and equipment
• Supply-chain resilience and availability
• Practical implementation experiences
▪ Sustainable raw material products (recycled, bio, etc.)
▪ Technology alternatives of wet coatings
Interested speakers are kindly requested to submit an abstract of their suggested contribution via our online form. (Based on your input, the OEM Advisory Board of the conference will evaluate your suggestion. Please note that all presentations have to be submitted and held in English. Presentation time is 25 min, plus 5 min Q&A.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Deadline to submit an abstract/presentation proposal: July 17 , 2026
- Publication of conference program: August 2026
Shared Solutions Area
Participants
Become a sponsor or an exhibitor
Take advantage of the high coverage of the Automotive Circle and profit from the sponsoring options before and during the events. Show your competence and services, matching the conference subjects, to the numerous car body engineers of international OEM. Thus, you are strengthening your brand awareness in the automotive industry!
Come on board as an exhibitor or sponsor and benefit from this excellent platform to strongly promote your company’s capabilities as a reliable supplier!
If you have any question or want to request additional information on exhibiton & sponsoring options, please contact Ms. Frauke Haentsch.
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