27. - 29. Oct 2021 | Miami | USA
The Coatings Summit 2021
Senior coatings leaders will once again convene at the Coatings Summit: Globally acknowledged as the pre-eminent forum for the industry, the next edition is scheduled for October 27 to 29, 2021, in Miami, Florida. Topics range from high-powered market insights and detailed analyses of coatings mega-trends to showcases of successful implementations of coatings strategies as well as outlines of growth drivers – uniquely valuable input.

General
Join us and you will:
• Be inspired by exclusive keynote addresses
• Share space and time with your global peers
• Exchange views and thoughts with other industry influencers
• Get insights into strategies and considerations of internationally successful coatings companies
• Be part of the most sophisticated and globally diverse circle of coatings leaders
Agenda
28 October | 9:00 - 17:00 h |
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Welcome and conference introduction |
Andy Doyle, President WCC, USA |
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Key Trends: The Future of the Coatings Industry |
Michael McGarry, PPG, USA |
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Thierry Vanlancker, Akzo Nobel The Netherlands |
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Coffee Break |
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Tanaka Masaaki, Nippon Paint, Japan |
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Collaboration Redefined: How Suppliers and Formulator will create Value together |
Miguel Mantas, Allnex, USA |
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Lunch Break |
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Jun Ye, Bauhinia Coatings, The People's Republic of China |
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Lionel Schlessinger, Monopol Coatings, Switzerland |
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Coffee Break |
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How Paint Can Promote People Power to Provide Solutions to Social Problems |
Johnson Ongking, Pacific Paints, Philippines |
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18:30 h |
The Summit Celebration Night | |
29 October 2021 | 9:00 - 14:00 h |
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Welcome back |
Andy Doyle, President WCC, USA Juergen Nowak, Vincentz Network, Germany |
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Frank Sullivan, RPM, USA |
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Dirk Bremm, BASF Coatings, Germany |
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Coffee Break |
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Dan Calkins, Benjamin Moore, USA |
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Joao Serrenho, CIN, Portugal |
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Farewell Lunch |
Agenda subject to change.
Speakers

Dirk Bremm
BASF

Dan Calkins
Benjamin Moore
Dan Calkins started his career at Benjamin Moore in 1987 as a sales trainee. In 2019, he was appointed Chairman and CEO. Throughout his 34-year tenure with Benjamin Moore, Calkins has held a series of progressively influential and responsible positions, bringing significant leadership, sales and industry expertise to his current post
Johnson Ongking
Pacific Paints
Johnson Ongking holds economics degrees from Georgetown University, Washington, USA, and the University of Toronto in Canada. After a year working in Poland, he joined Pacific Paint in 1996. At present, he is Vice President at that company, the largest paint manufacturer in the Philippines.
Lionel Schlessinger
Monopol Coatings
Lionel Schlessinger took over Monopol Colors from his father almost 30 years ago. Since then, he has expanded the business volume and honed the reputation of his company to great acclaim in Europe and other markets. He is famous for speaking his mind and daring to go different routes.
Frank Sullivan
RPM

Thierry Vanlancker
Akzo Nobel
Thierry Vanlancker joined AkzoNobel in 2016, bringing with him more than 28 years of experience in the chemicals industry. Thierry led operations in polymers, performance coatings and chemicals at DuPont and was President of Fluoroproducts at Chemours.Venue
The Mandarin Oriental, Miami
500 Brickell Key Drive Miami FL 33131
www.mandarinoriental.com/miami
Nestled between South Beach and the high-rise paradise of downtown, Mandarin Oriental, Miami is the perfect point from which to enjoy the best of the city. Surrounded by breathtaking water and city views, the hotel brings the essence of five-star luxury to Brickell Key. With a private infinity edge pool, a high-energy dinner on the beach and an exotic day spa, the hotel offers a taste of Asian serenity in sun-kissed Miami. A room reservation for Wednesday, October 27 and Thursday, October 28, 2021 will be included in your registration fee. Lean back and let us make all necessary arrangements for you.
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