Coinciding with its major rebrand from CCAI, the newly named Industrial Finishing and Coating Association (IFCA), is offering a series of conference sessions at FABTECH 2026 that enable attendees to stay current and competitive with the latest technologies, best practices, and industry trends. The IFCA FINISHING Conference is designed to help finishing professionals at every experience level improve their knowledge and enhance their operations. With sessions covering today's most pressing challenges and emerging innovations, attendees will gain practical insights and real-world solutions they can immediately apply back at their facilities. Explore the conference program and discover the sessions that will help you, your team, and your operation perform at the next level.
“Investing in education and training is crucial to strengthening your finishing operations,” says IFCA Executive Director Anne Goyer. “Education has always been at the heart of our association's mission, and we're committed to providing practical, relevant learning opportunities for finishing professionals. The IFCA FINISHING Pavilion and Conference at FABTECH gives attendees the chance to gain valuable insights from industry experts, explore the latest products and technologies on the show floor, and return to their facilities with ideas they can put into practice immediately.”
Check out the FINISHING sessions that will be available in Las Vegas. CLICK HERE to view the comprehensive list of finishing technical presentations by date. Or click each session title below to view the full description and speaker information.
C11: See It, Touch It, Fix It - Identifying and Solving Finishing Defects
C12: Powder Coating Basics - A Fundamental Understanding of a Powder Coating System
C13: Processing Aluminum for Performance: Pretreatment, Anodizing, and Quality Control
C21: Alternatives to Chemical Pretreatment: Exploring Blast and CO2 Spray Cleaning Methods
C22: Beyond the Typical: Specialized Powder Coating Processes for Challenging Parts
C31: Optimizing Powder Coating Selection, Efficiency, and Performance
C33: Next‑Generation Finishing Technologies: Tools for Faster, More Controlled Operations
C41: Choose Your Own Adventure: Selecting the Right Washer Chemistry
C42: Specifying Hybrid Zinc Coatings: Hot-Dip Galvanizing + Thermal Spray Zinc
C51: Batch vs. Automated Finishing Systems: Which is Right for You?
C52: Reduce the Rework: Process Control and Preventive Strategies in Powder Coating
C53: Optimizing Finishing Systems: Smarter Process, Flow, and Control
C62: Smarter Finishing Operations: Lower Energy, Lower Costs, Better Performance
C63: Using AI to Build Process Intelligence in Powder Coating
C71: In Their Own Words: Job Shop Owners Share ERP Experiences
C72: Performance and Aesthetics in Powder Coatings: From Corrosion Resistance to Funky Finishes
C73: Modernizing the Finishing Line: Advanced Curing Methods and Spray-Free Alternatives
Plan now and allow time in your schedule to attend FINISHING Conference sessions at FABTECH 2026.