Congress dates and place
01 - 03 October 2025
Mediterranean Palace Hotel
Thessaloniki
Greece
Scope and topics
The ESTAL Congress is the bi-annual rendezvous of the European Aluminium Surface Treatment Industry, presenting new perspectives in a changing world.
Presentations will deal with latest trends, best practices, and innovations to address the challenges coming from global trade context and the European legislation.
The Congress is expected to stimulate fruitful discussions and present new ideas for the aluminium anodizers and coaters.
This professional event also aims to provide a platform for exchanging ideas with European policy makers, market experts, suppliers, academics, scientists, and other stakeholders.
Authors are solicited to contribute to the conference by submitting presentation proposals dealing with, but not limited to, the topics listed in the next section.
Presentation should target aluminium surface finishers and giving them new perspectives.
Presentations will be made on the 2nd and 3rd of October (see programme on last page).
They should last 30’, including 5-10’ for questions and answers.
Topics of interest include
European competitiveness
European aluminium industry in the global trade context
European and global market trends affecting the aluminium surface treatment industry
Building industry trends
Future EU reporting obligations
EU legislation on industrial emissions and decarbonisation
Reduction of energy and water consumption
Reduction of greenhouse gas and other emissions to air
Reduction of emissions to water
EU legislation on sustainable chemicals
Impact of restricted substances on the surface treatment on aluminium
Substitution of restricted substances
Innovative products and processes
Inspiring colours and decorative finishes
Parameters influencing corrosion resistance
Innovative testing methods
Artificial intelligence applied to surface treatment on aluminium
Advantages of being speaker
Speaking during the ESTAL Congress will allow to position yourself as an expert in your field, to gain credibility and recognition among peers, and to shape the future of the aluminium surface treatment sector. You will also connect with industry leaders, exchange ideas and foster partnerships. Participating as speaker will expose you to the public through the Congress website and social media. It will also allow you to listen to other speakers to learn about the latest trends, research, and innovations.
Speakers get a free ticket for all parts of the Congress from the welcome dinner on October 1st to the Thessalonikian Dinner on October 3rd.
Paper submission
Authors are invited to submit abstracts of their contributions (300 words max), short CV (150 words max) and picture by email to congress@estal.org by April 30, 2025.
Conference presentations will be shared with congress participants after the Congress.
Important dates
Submission deadline: 30 April 2025
Authors notification: 31 May 2025
Final presentation due: 31 August 2025
Programme
Wednesday 01/10:
19:00: Congress welcome dinner
Thursday 02/10:
9:00 to 13:00: Congress presentations
13:00 to 14:00: Lunch
14:00 to 18:00: Congress presentations
Evening: Gala Dinner
Friday 03/10:
9:00 to 13:30: Congress presentations
13:30 to 14:30 Lunch
After lunch: Technical or touristic visit
Evening: Thessalonikian Dinner