After several successful editions exploring the future of color, design, and finishing, Color Trend Day returns — now on the stage of Paint Expo, the leading international trade fair for industrial coating technologies.
This year’s theme of a half-day conference is “The Future of Surface Finishing in Europe: Trends, Technology & Transformation”. Our panelists will focus on how smart European production, digitalization, new materials, and collaborative innovation are reshaping Europe’s manufacturing landscape.
What to Expect
A focused half-day conference featuring:
- Inspiring keynotes from leading European design experts
- Panel discussions with manufacturers and global surface finishing leaders shaping tomorrow’s production
- Actual trends and surface finishing combinations.
- Insights into digitalization, automation, durability, and next-season design trends
- A networking cocktail to connect and inspire collaboration.
Event Details
📅 15 April 2026
🕒 Conference: 14:00–17:30
🍸 Networking Cocktail: 17:30–19:30
📍 Karlsruhe Conference Facilities, Floor 2
Be part of a growing community exploring how design intent becomes a durable surface — and how European innovation is setting new standards in finishing.
Registration opens soon.
Stay tuned on www.the-sppot.com and LinkedIn.
