Dear colleagues, partners, and friends,

It is my great pleasure to invite you to the ESTAL 2025 Congress, the leading biennial gathering of the European Aluminium Surface Treatment community. This year, we are delighted to welcome you to the vibrant and historic city of Thessaloniki, Greece, from 1 to 3 October 2025.

Set against the backdrop of a city renowned for its dynamic innovation ecosystem, cultural richness, and Mediterranean openness, the 2025 Congress will focus on the advancement of sustainable, efficient, and digitally integrated solutions for aluminium surface treatment. As our industry navigates complex environmental obligations, fast-paced technological transformation, and shifting global markets, this event offers a vital forum for collaborative dialogue and knowledge exchange.

The thematic framework of the congress spans four strategic pillars:

• the legislative and competitive landscape in Europe and beyond,
• environmental performance and process optimization,
• cutting-edge innovations in coatings and testing methods, and
• the digital future of surface treatment, including artificial intelligence and smart systems integration.

Participants will benefit from high-level technical sessions, insightful keynote speeches, and interactive roundtables.

I warmly encourage you to take part in this important event where expertise meets innovation, and the future of our sector is shaped collectively. Let us gather in Thessaloniki to reinforce our shared commitment to excellence, sustainability, and progress in aluminium surface treatment.

I look forward to welcoming you all in Greece this October.

With best regards,

Ivo Vermeeren
ESTAL President