27. - 29. Sep 2023 | Milan, Italy

CEPE Annual Conference & General Assembly 2023

Events Conference

Join this year’s CEPE Annual Conference in Milan from 27 – 29 September 2023 and register now!

CEPE Annual Conference Program 2023 Download

Why you should attend:

THE premium conference of the industry

Meet decision makers and expand your network

Get first-hand information and industry insights

Learn about the role of the industry in a challenging environment

Listen to exclusive keynote speakers

Enjoy top-class panel discussions and be part of it

Share space and time with your global peers

Exchange views and thoughts with other industry leaders on current challenges

Further information:

General information

Reimagining the paint industry for a sustainable future

Leading players in the European paints and coatings industry are set to meet and share knowledge and information at the CEPE Annual Conference. This must-attend event is aimed at corporate and association managers in the European paints and surface coatings industry seeking to be well prepared for meeting future challenges. Apart from its top-rate lecture programme, the CEPE Annual Conference acts as an exclusive platform for personal and professional networking among peers.

Agenda

CEPE Annual Conference Program 2023 Download

Wednesday , 27. Sep Wed , 27. Sep

Thursday , 28. Sep Thu , 28. Sep

Friday , 29. Sep Fri , 29. Sep

Zeit Programmpunkt Referent:innen

14:00 Uhr Pre-conference meeting (by invitation only)

17:00 Uhr End of Pre-conference meeting

19:00 Uhr Welcome get-togehter

22:00 Uhr End of Day 1

09:15 Uhr Welcome

Roald Johannsen

CEPE Chairman

09:30 Uhr Keynote speech: Economic and political outlook

Dr Daniel Thorniley

DT-Global Business Consulting, Austria

10:10 Uhr Trends and forecast for the chemicals and paints industry

Douglas Bohn

Orr & Boss, Canada

10:30 Uhr The Italian market in figures

Gianni Martinetti

Avisa Federchimica, Italy

Giovanni Marsili

Assovernici, Italy

10:50 Uhr Live poll & Discussion

11:00 Uhr Coffee Break

11:30 Uhr EU chemical-related regulatory

Didier Leroy

CEPE

Trevor Fielding

CEPE

12:00 Uhr Non-chemical regulatory challenges

Katarina Maaskant

Teneo, Belgium

12:30 Uhr Live poll & Discussion

12:45 Uhr Lunch

14:15 Uhr Social responsibility B Corp Certification / Being certified – a case study

Marcello Palazzi

B Lab Europe, Italy

Marlies van Wijhe

Van Wijhe Verf, The Netherlands

15:00 Uhr Route to carbon neutrality

Martin Wiese

Hempel, Denmark

15:30 Uhr Breaking the Mold: How an Ex-SME Became a Sustainability Champion

Armodios Yannidis

Vitex, Greece

15:50 Uhr Live Poll & Discussion

16:00 Uhr Coffee Break

16:30 Uhr Outlook

Dr Daniel Thorniley

DT-Global Business Consulting, Austria

16:45 Uhr Closing remarks by the Italian associations

Gianni Martinetti

Avisa Federchimica, Italy

Giovanni Marsili

Assovernici, Italy

17:00 Uhr Closing remarks

Roald Johannsen

CEPE

17:15 Uhr End of Conference

18:30 Uhr CEPE Night (registration required)

23:00 Uhr End of Day 2

09:30 Uhr General Assembly (members only)

12:00 Uhr Farewell Lunch

13:00 Uhr End of Conference

Program subject to change.

Who should attend?

CEPE members
Top level executives
MDs
CEOs

from coatings manufacturers, raw material suppliers, and associations

Venue

Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Centre

Malpensa Terminal 1
S.S, 336, 21010 Ferno VA, Italy
Sheratonmilanmalpensa.com

Sheraton Milan Malpensa is the only hotel with direct access to Terminal 1 of Malpensa Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Milan. The 4-star hotel features 1,000 sqm of Spa with indoor pool and the 24/7 Fitness studio allows guests to relax and stay fit while on the go.

A contingent of rooms has been reserved for participants of the conference. Further information, as well as a reservation form, will be sent to you together with your conference confirmation.

Impressions

Fees & Services

CEPE Conference inkl. Welcome Reception AND CEPE Night:

	CEPE Member	Non-Member
Standard Rate	1.000,00 EUR	1.220,00 EUR

CEPE Conference inkl. Welcome Reception WITHOUT CEPE Night:

	CEPE Member	Non-Member
Standard Rate	880,00 EUR	1.130,00 EUR

Stated conference fees are net prices.

Accommodation is not included in the conference fee. A contingent of rooms has been reserved for participants of the conference. Further information, as well as a reservation form, will be sent to you together with your conference confirmation.