18/02/25
10:00-16:30
MEGARON
THE ATHENS CONCERT HALL
THE CONFERENCE:
Building on the great success of the 2023 conference, Coating Forum 2025 is set to make a strong return on February 18, 2025, at Megaron – The Athens Concert Hall (“Nikos Skalkotas” Hall). Organized by the Institute of Coating Technologies (IoCT), this event is the premier gathering in Greece for the coatings and building materials industry.
Coating Forum 2025 serves as a vital meeting point for industry companies, executives, and specialists. The conference, titled “Construction Next,” will spotlight upcoming trends in coatings, paints, and building materials. Attendees can expect to explore innovations, developments, and advanced technologies in a rapidly evolving market.
Join us at Coating Forum 2025 and discover the “Next” of construction!
AGENDA:
09.00
REGISTRATION
10.00
OPENING - WELCOME REMARKS
-
George Pitsilis, Governor, Independent Authority for Public Revenue (IAPR)
Armodios Yannidis, CEO, Vitex SA, President, Hellenic Association of Chemical Industries (HACI)
Panagiotis Skarlatos, Director, Hellenic Coatings Association (HCA)
Ramon Farres, EMEA Director, Guild CPO
Pantelis Pateniotis, General Manager, HEPSA
Pantelis Levantis, Board member, Sustainable Building Council Greece (SBC GREECE)
Alexandros Zomas, Board member, Hellenic Institute of Architecture
Maria Tsiompanou, President, Panhellenic Union of Public Works Constructions Associations
10.30
EUROPEAN TRENDS AND NATIONAL STRATEGIES IN CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
-
Chairperson: Costas Papachlimintzos, Television Presenter, Hellenic broadcasting corporation (ERT SA)
-
(TBC SPEECH TITLE)
- Christos Dimas, Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance
-
WORKING TOGETHER FOR GROWTH
- David Beckford, Managing Director, Pronto Industrial Paints Ltd, Chairman, European Council of the Paint, Printing Ink, and Artists' Colours Industry (CEPE)
-
Chemical safety in the EU: The role of GCSL/IARP as a Member State/Competent Authority and ECHA’s Strategy
- Sofia Zisi, Chair of Management Board, European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), Director General, Greece's General State Chemical Laboratory
-
The competitiveness of the European chemical industry: challenges and perspectives
- George Kapantaidakis, Director Industrial Policy, European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC)
11.30
COFFEE BREAK
12.00
BUSINESS CASES
-
-
NO MODERN SUSTAINABLE FUTURE WITHOUT A SUBSTANCIAL DOSE OF INNOVATION
- Marlies van Wijhe, CEO, Royal Van Wijhe Verf, Chair, Dutch Coatings Association (VVVF)
-
KRONOS – TiO2 market dynamics
- Ralf Wunder, Vice President European Sales, KRONOS
-
The Greek company that conquers the industry of car repainting
- Vasilis Vasileiadis, President & CEO, HB BODY Group
-
GLOBAL COATINGS MARKET UPDATE
- Trevor Matayi, Senior Advisor, ORR & BOSS
13.00
LUNCH BREAK
14.00
EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION: LEADERSHIP PERSPECTIVES IN THE BUILDING MATERIALS INDUSTRY
-
Chairperson: Armodios Yannidis, CEO, Vitex SA, President, Hellenic Association of Chemical Industries (HACI)
-
Round table
- Anastasia Pouliou, Store Manager, POULIOS Bros P.C.
- George Grammatidis, Relationship Manager, ΕRLAC
- Panagis Tricardos, Business Development Manager, TRICARDOS SA
- Alexandros Chalioris, Business Development Manager, THRACE GROUP
15.00
COFFEE BREAK
15.30
NEXT Frontier in Sustainability
-
Chairperson: Giorgos Katsimilis, Editor, Architect & Construction, Boussias Media
-
The Impact of Insulation on the Lifespan of Coatings and the Expected Lifespan of External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS)
- Christos Chatziastrou, Chemist, Technical Support Director, FIBRAN
-
The role of regulation and building certification systems in the sustainability of the built environment.
- Maria Tsitouridou, Head of Technical Marketing, ISOMAT SA
- Stavros Moschidis, Regulatory Affairs Manager, ISOMAT SA
-
The value of certified sustainability services for the paint and building materials industry
- Konstantinos Mavropoulos, Head of Sustainability & Water related Engineering Division, TUV Austria Hellas
-
Innovative solutions for more sustainable paints and building materials
- Sofronios (Akis) Mavraganis, Director Innovation & Technical Marketing Construction, Omya International AG
-
Functional Bio-based Solvent blends: ASTROBIO™ case studies
- Mirko Zago, Chemist & Biotechnologist and R&D Manager, ASTROBIOSOLVENT
16.30
END OF FORUM
TOPICS:
Market overview and industry trends
Opportunities and challenges in the supply chain
Awareness, education, certification requirements and policy interventions to promote sustainability in the construction industry
Innovation models to promote sustainability and energy efficiency in coating and construction industry
Innovative materials and technologies in the industry of coating
Functional coatings, smart surfaces and other coatings
Recyclable materials and circular economy in the construction sector
Digital twins, smart technologies & artificial intelligence at the construction industry
Impact of climate change on coating and building materials specifications
Personalisation and adaptation of coatings to the needs of the modern user
WHO IT CONCERNS:
Engineers and architects
Technical companies and contractors
Engineering, Consulting and Investment Companies
Companies producing building materials and coatings
Suppliers and distributors of raw materials
Equipment suppliers for the chemical industry
Regulatory and policy officers
Registration specialists
Certification bodies
Business consultants
R&D Scientists & Laboratories
SPEAKERS:
Vasilis Vasileiadis
Armodios Yannidis
George Grammatidis
Relationship Manager, ERLAC
Constantinos Davlos
Journalist/Οικονομικός Συντάκτης ΣΚΑΪ – Political
Christos Dimas
Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance
Sofia Zisi
Alexandros Zomas
Board member, Hellenic Institute of Architecture
George Kapantaidakis
Georgios Katsimilis
Editor, Architect & Construction, Boussias Media
Pantelis Levantis
Konstantinos Mavropoulos
Head of Sustainability & Water related Engineering Division, TUV Austria Hellas
Marlies van Wijhe
Trevor Matayi
Sofronios (Akis) Mavraganis
Zago Mirko
Stavros Moschidis
David Beckford
Costas Papachlimintzos
Pantelis Pateniotis
George Pitsilis
Anastasia Pouliou
Panos Scarlatos
Panagis Tricardos
Dr Evripidis Tsaousoglou
Maria Tsiompanou
Maria Tsitouridou
Ramon Farres
Alexandros Chalioris
Christos Chatziastrou
Ralf Wunder
Vice President European Sales, KRONOS
PARTICIPATE:
Get your ticket now for the Coating Forum 2025 reserving your seat at the most dynamic event for the coating and building material industry in Greece!
SPONSORS & contributors:
platinum sponsor:
gold sponsors:
silver sponsors:
ENDORSED BY:
MEDIA PARTNERS:
COATING FORUM
2023
The Coating Forum 2023 took place on November 3, 2023 at the Megaron – Athens Concert Hall (“Nikos Skalkotas” Hall) and was organized by the Institute of Coating Technologies (IoCT).
PARTICIPATE ACTIVELY IN THE CONFERENCE:
The Coating Forum 2025, as the only event in the industry of coating and building materials, is an important tool for the companies in this sector through which they can display and promote their products and services to their audience. Find out about the ways of active participation and cooperation in the Coating Forum 2025!
