The DFO conferences stand for up-to-date expert knowledge, practical solutions, and valuable industry contacts—neutral, independent, and without advertising presentations. Specialist speakers from the field impart technical know-how for innovative, sustainable, and economical coating systems.
Practical forum on automotive and plastic coating at FANUC
On April 28 and 29, 2026, the DFO will bring industry experts together at FANUC in Neuhausen a. d. F. The main topics will be automation and digitalization, sustainable painting technologies, AI-supported applications, no-code robotics, and new corrosion protection and cleaning processes.
Practical workshops in November
In November 2026, three compact specialist workshops will be held in small groups on the topics of "Understanding & applying coloristics" on November 3, "Errors in the coating process" on November 4, and "Performing corrosion tests correctly" on November 5. Participation is also possible without DFO membership; members receive discounted rates.
DFO at PaintExpo 2026
In addition, the DFO will be presenting itself at PaintExpo 2026 with a joint stand inHall 3, Stand 3120 – as a meeting place for exchange and networking in industrial coating technology.