INNOVATE OUR WAY FORWARD

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1 Annual Conference & General Assembly September 2017 INNOVATE OUR WAY FORWARD Focus Sessions on: Decorative Coatings Industrial Coatings

2 INNOVATE OUR WAY FORWARD Jan van der Meulen Managing Director CEPE Some companies might be reluctant to use new technology because they have done things a certain way for so long. But the fact is that they can no longer avoid innovative technology implementing these solutions can save companies countless hours, freeing up time to address client needs and tackle more demanding tasks So, no company should settle for the status quo. Especially in a time of change and volatile market conditions. Social engineering and pro-environmental behaviour around resources will be as important as disruptive technical innovation. The paint and coatings industry has shown that it is able to adapt to changing conditions and has proven it is constantly engaged in finding innovative solution for their products and processes. This year s CEPE Conference will give you an update on the economic climate and the possible changes due to the outcomes of elections in several European countries along with the Brexit starting. Furthermore, the top-notch programme will address ideas and global trends and their effect on paints and coatings, showing how our industry s products can contribute in being a solution to tomorrows challenges. Do not miss the premium event for the European coatings industry, as it will Sponsored by: > provide first-hand insights into the process of collaborating for innovations > give you an outlook on the world economy with a special focus on Europe > discuss how paint and coatings may fit in regard to global trends > provide insights into the Greek paint market > offer an exclusive platform to network with your peers during the conference and the festive CEPE Night. Make sure to attend the CEPE Conference and join your colleagues from 27 to 29 September 2017 in Athens, Greece. Get inspired by thought provoking presentations and discuss how the coatings industry can provide solutions for the global challenges we face with innovative products and processes.

3 WEDNESDAY 27 September h Pre-conference meetings (by invitation only) h Sightseeing tour (registration required) h Welcome get-together (reservation required) PROF DR JAVIER DÍAZ GIMÉNEZ has dedicated most of his professional life to doing research, teaching, and advising in macroeconomics. His recent research explores the macroeconomic consequences of fiscal policy and pension system reforms. Prof Dr Javier Diaz Gimenez has acted as a consultant to the Economic Bureau of the president of Spain and the Spanish Ministry of Industry. THURSDAY 28 September 2017 PLENARY SESSION Chairman: Jan van der Meulen, Managing Director, CEPE, EU h Welcome: CEPE work review and paint statistics 2016 Jan van der Meulen, Managing Director, CEPE, EU h Greek paint market: sailing through difficult weather Armodios Yannidis, Vitex, GR h Coffee break h Economic climate for EU and its impacts: trading conditions for Europe in the global context Prof Dr Javier Díaz Giménez, IESE Business School, University of Navarra, ES h Global trends and their possible impacts and opportunities for paint Rob Holdway, Giraffe Innovation, UK h Statistics and analyses of paint sales via internet Reinier Zuydgeest, USP, NL h Lunch break ROB HOLDWAY is a familiar media face in design, innovation and sustainability issues. Rob is a London Sustainable Development Commission Leader as well as a Davos World Economic Forum YGL and Professor Associate at Brunel University School of Engineering, Design & Physical Science. He co-founded Giraffe Innovation Ltd. in 1998, an award winning consultancy specializing in innovative management, eco-design, life-cycle assessment and the circular economy. PARALLEL SESSIONS SESSION 1 Decorative coatings Chairman: Thierry Destruhaut, PPG AC EMEA/PPG Industries, CH h Introduction and deco market status Thierry Destruhaut, PPG Architectural Coatings EMEA, CH h Regulations update / hot issues Didier Leroy, CEPE, EU h Predicting the service life of exterior wood coatings: results of EU project SERVOWOOD Mari de Meier; Teknos - Drywood, NL h Innovation: paints and new functions; successful research and just or already implemented self-healing anti-hail coatings Dr Volkmar Stenzel, Fraunhofer IFAM, DE

4 PARALLEL SESSIONS SESSION 2 Industrial coatings Chairman: Gerard de Vries, Akzo Nobel, NL h Introduction and industrial coatings market status Gerard de Vries, Akzo Nobel, NL h Regulations update / hot issues Janice Robinson, CEPE, EU h Serious gaming: virtual reality as a tool in training and improving the paint spray application Leon van Belle, Green Training, NL h Towards a circular economy with innovative coatings Carine Lefèvre, Coatings Research Institute (CoRi), BE h Coffee & networking drinks h CEPE Night meeting point: h, hotel lobby (registration required) FRIDAY 29 September h General Assembly (members only) h Lunch (registration required) YOUR KEY CONTACT Vincentz Network Plathnerstr. 4c Hannover Germany Lena Witte T +49 (0) cepe@european-coatings.com For detailed abstracts visit: (subject to change) GENERAL INFORMATION Venue Hilton Hotel Athens Leof. Vasilissis Sofias Athens Greece Accommodation Hotel accommodation is not included in the CEPE Annual Conference & General Assembly fee. We have arranged a room block for conference delegates in the Hilton Hotel for a special single room rate of EUR 180 incl. breakfast (Double room EUR 200). You may complete your reservation online at: Reservations can be made until 15 August Please note that reservations received by the hotel after this date will be subject to availability. Conference fees Please refer to the conference registration form for more detailed information on prices. However, please note that you will receive our early-bird pricing when completing your registration on or before July 27, Conference fees include Conference presentations for download after the conference List of conference delegates Lunch & coffee breaks Welcome get-together CEPE night (if booked!) Social programme For those who arrive early, we have organised a special and exclusive social programme, which will give you and/or your spouse the possibility to discover Athens. It is also a good opportunity to renew and strengthen contacts. If you would like to attend, please make your reservation on the conference registration form. Please note that the minimum participation number is 10 persons. Please note The organiser reserves the right to change the programme content or to cancel the event due to important reasons. Cancellation fees of third parties that may appear in this context will not be reimbursed. Photographs and videos of delegates might be taken during the conference and may be used for promotional purposes. The address data are processed for customer service and information purposes in compliance with German Data Protection Law. Company s name, city, country might be published on the Internet as reference for upcoming events. Objection to publication is possible up to three weeks prior to the event and needs to be made in writing. All information subject to change without further notice. Errors and omissions expected.

5 NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES & SOCIAL PROGRAMME WELCOME GET- TOGETHER 27 September 2017, h The welcome reception of the CEPE Conference will be taking place at the roof top terrace of the Hilton Hotel. Enjoy superb views of Athens and the Acropolis and experience a night under the stars. Discover a unique dining experience with your business partners where authentic Mediterranean cuisine is fused with international flair. All participants, speakers and spouses are invited to join in and set the stage for a successful conference. CEPE NIGHT DINING BY THE SEA 28 September 2017, h This year s CEPE Night is taking place at the beautiful Yacht Club located at Athen s seaside. The Club has a great history and Greece owes its tremendous development in sailing to this Club. The Yacht Club s main building is situated at the top of the hill. The view from the building is breathtaking, stretching from the Faliron and Saronik gulf to the islands of Salamina, Aigina and Poros and back to Athens and the surrounding mountains. A shuttle bus from the hotel to the Yacht Club and vice versa will be in place. CONTRASTS OF ATHENS TOUR 27 September 2017, h Discover the real beauty of Athens and visit famous places like the Acropolis hill, the Panathenaic stadium, the temple of Zeus, the old town Plaka and the new town. You will also see the well known Athenian trilogy of culture and the breathtaking line-up of neoclassical architecture. This tour will give you the chance to observe the remarkable contrasts that make the city of Athens a fascinating place. CAPE SOUNION & MARATHON TOUR 28 September 2017, h During this tour you will pass the most splendid suburbs of Athens and drive along the scenic costal road, which reveals amazing views of the Saronic Gulf. After an hour's drive you will reach the beautiful Cape Sounion. Here you will stop at the Temple of Poseidon which is famous worldwide as one of the most magnificent panoramic views in the world. During a clear day, you will have a great chance to see as many as seven of the nearby islands. The tour will continue to the village of Marathon and will end at the Hilton Hotel in Athens. This full day tour includes a lunch.

6 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM >> Early bird rates until 27 July 2017 Title First name * Last name * * Company * Department Street * Zip Code, City * Country * Phone Fax Order number VAT No. Name of Accompanying Person * Please note your confirmation of participation and invoice will be sent to you via . Stated conference fees are net prices. All conferences in Europe are subject to VAT. The current VAT rate in Athens is 24%. To reclaim, please contact your local tax office. Please check the appropriate boxes CEPE Member Non-member CEPE ANNUAL CONFERENCE September 2017 incl. Welcome get-together 810 * * and CEPE night Main course CEPE Night: Chicken breast Veal Fish Vegetarian Incl. Welcome get-together without CEPE night 700 * 930 * * Early bird rates available when booking prior to 27 July 2017 CEPE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 29 September 2017 (members only) ACCOMPANYING PERSON free Welcome get-together and CEPE night 250 Main course CEPE Night: Chicken breast Veal Fish Vegetarian SOCIAL PROGRAMME Participant: Spouse Participant: Contrasts of Athens Tour Half Day Tour September 2017 Cape Sounion Tour Full Day Tour September 2017 Lunch 29 September > Please mail or fax completed form to: VINCENTZ Network / CEPE Annual Conference & General Assembly Lena Witte, Plathnerstr. 4c, Hannover, Germany Fax , cepe@european coatings.com > Register online! coatings.com/cepe > Method of Payment: Please charge my credit card Mastercard Visa American Express Card Number Card holder Expiry Date > Cancellations Cancellations will be accepted and fees refunded if made in writing and received by 30 August If cancellation is received no later than 13 September 2017, 50% of the fees will be refunded. Delegates who fail to attend without notifying the organiser or who cancel after 13 September 2017 will be liable for the whole conference fees. Substitutions of delegates may be made at any time. Any fees to be refunded will be paid after the end of the conference. Date, Signature