
Strategies in Car Body Painting 2026
In view of the major upheavals and challenges in the automotive industry – such as the electrification of the drive, questions about energy supply in production, the need for more sustainability and digitalization – it is now more important than ever to pool knowledge and drive forward technological transformation through mutual exchange. This is the prerequisite for the automotive industry to remain a driver of innovation, which will continue to create desirable products that meet the requirements of the zeitgeist. Agility and speed of development are required, as well as resilient, circular and sustainable supply chains etc., that ensure competitiveness in the future. “Strategies in Car Body Painting 2026” ensures this development of competence.
The conference once again gathers the leading network of car body painting experts in Berlin. Meet representatives from international OEM, suppliers and institutes and join experts talk about the latest developments. Discuss forthcoming challenges in automotive surface treatment and in forward-looking paint shops. Use this opportunity to exchange ideas on genuine technical innovations and to push ahead the global network (Europe, Asia and NAFTA).
We are looking forward to meeting you in Berlin (Germany) in July 2026!
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Call for Speakers
The expert network would like to discuss the innovations and recent technological advancements in the following areas:
INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES FROM ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS
- Sustainability in the paint shop – combining the product and the process in innovative future systems
- Sustainability of the paint shop in combination with the whole production facility
- New approaches for the global, efficient paint shop
- New applications (e.g. overspray free)
- Energy concepts covering the entire painting process
- New developments for the pre-treatment
- New developments around pigments
- Savings through current developments in dry separation, air circulation technology and exhaust air purification
- Resource conservation as green technology
- Recycled materials and their acceptance
- Co-operations between OEM and suppliers
AUTOMATION AND DIGITALISATION
IMPACT OF E-MOBILITY ON PAINTING PROCESSES
- Body structures of the future and their impact on surface technology
- Standardized battery systems and their challenge for the “paint” domain
- Special surface protection measures in the use of alternative drives
- Co-operations between OEM and suppliers
- New surface concepts (e.g. black plastics without painting, two tone)
STRATEGIES IN GLOBAL MARKETS / INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
- How to achieve efficiency-transfer
- Developments in global markets
- Paint strategies in the various countries
- Progress reports on international paint shop projects
- Investment – Brownfield vs. Greenfield
- Individualization vs. simplified processes
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: February 28, 2026
- Notification of acceptance: end of March 2026
- Publication of conference program: early April 2026
Participants
Become A Sponsor or 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!
Check out the various exibition and sponsoring options!
If you have any question or want to request additional information on exhibiton & sponsoring options, please contact Ms. Frauke Haentsch.
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Participation fee
for registrations received by April 7, 2026
Participation fee
for registrations received by June 7, 2026
Participation fee
for registrations received after June 7, 2026
Review
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