IHAA 20th Technical Symposium
23-25 September, 2026
Hotel Grandium
Politickych veznu 913/12
Prague, Czechia
Hotel reservations can be made here. We have an excellent group rate that is available for multiple days on either side of the conference.
ITINERARY (subject to change)
Wednesday, 23 September, 2026
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09:30 hrs
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Factory tour of ACL Anodizing. (Optional, but the cost is included in registration.) IHAA will provide coach bus transportation.
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13:00 hrs
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Spouse/family activity: Tour of Prague's Old Town. Hosted by local tour company Prague Experts. Approximately 3 hours (optional; extra fee)
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18:00 hrs
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Cocktail Reception & Welcome Dinner, Hotel Grandium. Included with registration.
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Thursday, 24 September, 2026
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09:00 hrs
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Spouse/family activity: Tour of Prague Castle, lunch, and river cruise. Hosted by local tour company Prague Experts. Approximately 5 hours (optional; extra fee)
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08:30-09:30 hrs
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Breakfast and opening remarks
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09:30-12:00 hrs
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Morning sessions (3)
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12:00-13:00 hrs
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Lunch
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13:15-16:00 hrs
16:00-17:00 hrs
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Afternoon sessions (3)
Set aside for individual follow-up with presenters, and/or small group conversations on a topic that has arisen that day.
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19:00 hrs
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Dinner at Červeny Jelen, with Czech food buffet, open bar, and a beer tapping demonstration/training (optional; extra fee)
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Friday, 25 September, 2026
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08:30-09:30 hrs
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Breakfast and announcements
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09:30-12:00 hrs
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Morning sessions (3)
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12:00-13:00 hrs
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Lunch, individual follow-up with presenters
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13:15-14:45 hrs
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Members Meeting
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14:45 hrs
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Closing Remarks
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15:00-17:00 hrs
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Board of Directors Meeting
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evening
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Evening activity to be announced (optional; pay on your own that evening)
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CONFIRMED SPEAKERS (subject to change; additional speakers to be announced)
- Christof Langer, fem Research Institute – Functional Anodic Oxide Coatings for Emerging Industrial Applications
- Andreas Scholz, Aucos – Understanding AI Without the Hype and Turning it Into Practical Value
- Mathias Krämer – BREF STM: A Critical View of Procedure and Content
- Gary Critchlow, Surface Science Solutions – State of the Art Adhesion and Adhesion-promoting Surfaces from Anodizing Routes
- Petter Isaksson, Ahlins Abo – The Possibilities of Automation for Racking and Processing
- Anne Deacon Juhl, AluConsult – Panel discussion: Effective Methods of Staff Training
- Tej Patel, Techevon
- Tibor Tvardzik, Senior Solutions Consultant - Cybersecurity and Cyber Hygiene in Progressive Companies