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Registration Open for Canadian Coatings Conference

Coatings for the Future: Shaping What's Next

The Canadian Coatings Conference is the flagship event for the CASE industry, hosted by the Canadian Coatings Association (CCA). The conference will take place May 20–21, 2026 in downtown Toronto at the iconic OMNI King Edward Hotel, offering a premier setting just steps from Union Station, with direct UP Express rail service to and from Pearson International Airport. Remember to secure your room at CCA’s discounted rate early!

This year, for the first time, CCA is excited to introduce an expanded format that includes a half-day technical conference and a table-top trade show, designed to deliver enhanced value and deeper engagement across the industry. This enhanced format offers targeted programming for executives, sales and business development leaders, regulatory, scientific, and R&D professionals.
Programming at-a-Glance
Day 1: May 20, 2026Board of Directors Meeting 1:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Park Lane, Second Floor
For Board Members and Staff Only

Technical Sessions 1:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Windsor Ballroom, First Floor
Runs concurrently with the Board meeting, open to all Registered Attendees

Welcome Reception 7:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m.
Kinghtsbridge, Second Floor
Open to All Registered Attendees
  Day 2: May 21, 2026Plenary Sessions 9:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Crystal Ballroom, Seventeenth Floor
Open to All Registered Attendees

Table-Top Trade Show 9:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Crystal Ballroom, Seventeenth Floor
Exhibitors’ displays will be on view throughout the day, offering maximum visibility to members, non-members, and speakers. Attendees are encouraged to visit during networking breaks and lunch

Chair Awards Gala 6:30 p.m. — 11:00 p.m.
Reception: Lobby Lounge, Lobby Level—6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Dinner & Program: Sovereign Ballroom, Lobby Level—7:30 – 11:00 p.m.
Open to all Registered Attendees; an elegant evening celebrating our industry’s leaders
Registration will remain open at the individual rates for members and non-members from February 2,2026 until Friday May 8, 2026. Members are encouraged to register for the Canadian Coatings Conference at their earliest convenience. For Members who wish to book tickets for Groups of 4 individuals or more at the Member Group Rate please contact CCA’s Director, Administration, Fiona Fei.

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