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SCANZ

Surface Coatings Association New Zealand


SCANZ CONVENTION 2026

From Tradition to Tomorrow

Join us from 20-22 May 2026 as we celebrate 75 years of SCANZ at our annual convention. We are heading to the shores of the South Island and returning to Blenheim.

  • Connect with industry peers, suppliers and leaders

  • Explore the latest trends, innovations and technologies

  • Engage in expert-led technical sessions

  • Experience an exclusive site visit

  • Compete at our famous Quiz Night

  • Celebrate 75 years at our 1950s themed Gala Dinner at Omaka Aviation Heritage Museum

  • Enjoy a curated Partner’s Tour showcasing the best of Marlborough


Confirmed Programme

Wednesday

12.00pm – Registration Opens
1.00pm – Opening & Welcome
1.30pm – Colin Gooch – (Resene) Keynote Speaker

2.10pm - Alan Thorburn – Presentation of Tom Slinn’s paper from 1962 Convention ‘Acrylics in the Surface Coatings Industry’

2.50pm – Afternoon Tea

3.15pm – Adeline Alexander – (Vibrantz Technologies Australia Pty Ltd) ‘Cool Chemistry IRR pigments’

3.55pm - Bobby Kanji – (Molequal Solution Ltd) 'From Brushstrokes to Breakthroughs: Reimagining Waterborne Coatings for the next 75 Years'
4.15pm – Session Close

5.30pm – Bus departs the Scenic Hotel for evening function
6.00pm – Welcome Function
7.00pm – Brenntag Quiz Night

Thursday

9.00am – Shailendra Bhatkhande – (Cardolite Corporation) ‘Sustainable Solutions for Coatings Industry - CNSL Technology Introduction’

9.40am – Eric Cai - (Wanhua) 'Elevate High-End Facades with Long-Lasting Exterior Emulsion Technology'

10.20am - Morning Tea

10.40am – Ralf Kessel – (Concrete NZ) ‘Concrete & Coatings’

11.10am - Kevin Roden – (Arxada) ‘75 years of Evolution of Biocides for Paints and Coatings’

12.00pm – Lunch
1.15pm – Charnchai Dangchakorn – ‘Minimizing Viscosity Drop Post Tinting: Innovative Solutions for Consistent Paint Performance’

1.55pm - Susan Bartlett - SCAA - 'An overview of the new online eCourses available from SCAA'

2.15pm - Christine Despotopoulou – ICL ‘Corrosion Protection Strategies: From Proven Methods to Emerging Technologies’

2.45pm – Afternoon Tea
3.15pm – Steve Nicholls - 3R – ‘The (occasionally bumpy) road to product stewardship - an update on the national scheme for paint and its packaging’

4.15pm – Session Close

5.30pm - Bus departs the Scenic Hotel for evening function
6.00pm – Gala Dinner (Theme:1950s) at Omaka Heritage Centre

Friday

8.30am – AGM
9.30am – Josephine Mak - Synthomer 'New Acrylic Binder for Exterior Masonry Coatings with Very High Dirt Pick-up Resistance'

10.10am - Terence Yeo – Micro Powders Inc, USA 'PFAS-free nanocompposite waxes to replace PTFE additives'

10.50am – Close

11.00am – Morning Tea

11.30am Transport departs MEC for Jem Aviation Site Visit for those registered.

    Sponsors


    Venue Information

    Technical Sessions
    Marlborough Events Centre

    42A Alfred Street, Blenheim

    Welcome Cocktails & Quiz Night

    Woodbourne Tavern

    Renwick

    Gala Dinner (Theme: 1950s)
    Omaka Aviation Heritage Museum, Blenheim

    19 Aerodrome Road, Blenheim

    Transport will be provided to offsite evening functions.

    Accommodation

    SCANZ is not facilitating accommodation bookings.

    Bookings and cancellations must be made directly with the provider.


    Full Convention Registration

    (All prices NZD and exclusive of GST unless stated otherwise)

    Category Earlybird (before 24 April 2026) Standard (25 April – 10 May 2026)
    SCANZ / SCAA Financial Member $595 $745
    Non-Financial Member $745 $890
    SCANZ Life, Retired & Student Member $400 $500
    Partner Registration $250 $325
    Speakers $400 –


    Full Registration Includes:

    • Welcome Cocktails & Quiz Night

    • Entry to all Technical Sessions

    • Gala Dinner at Omaka Heritage Museum

    • All catering (morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea)

    • Convention satchel, handbook & materials

    Day Convention Registration

    Category Wednesday Only Thursday Only
    Financial Member $300 $400
    Non-Financial Member $400 $500

    Convention Dinner Only: $150

      Day Registration Includes:

      • Technical sessions for selected day

      • Catering for that day

      • Convention satchel, handbook & materials
        (Excludes Gala Dinner)

      Registered partners are welcome to join sessions and breaks with delegates.

      Optional Tours

      Partner Tour – $175 (incl. GST) - CANCELLED due to lack of numbers
      (Subject to minimum 15 participants)
      Includes:

      • Private transfers with guide

      • Winery tasting

      • Dudson Art Gallery

      • Lunch + gin/wine tasting at Vines Village

      • Makana Chocolates visit

      Jem Aviation Site Tour – $20 (transport included, incl. GST)
      (Subject to numbers)

      Registration & Payment

      • Register via the website or emailed registration form

      • Email completed forms to: secretary@scanz.org.nz

      • An invoice will be issued (7-day payment terms)

      • Credit card payment available via invoice

      Earlybird deadline: 24 April 2026 (strictly adhered to)
      Final registration date: 10 May 2026

      Receipts issued upon payment.

      Cancellation Policy

      Cancellations received in writing before Monday 11 May 2026 will receive a refund less a $100 administration fee.

      No refunds after this date.
      Substitute delegates welcome (please advise name change).

      All changes must be emailed to: secretary@scanz.org.nz



      SCANZ

      Surface Coatings Association New Zealand

      The professional body of individuals involved in the surface coatings industry

      Phone: (+64) 27 642 0778


      Email:  secretary@scanz.org.nz


      Address: 4C Old Kaimai Road RD1, Tauranga, 3171

      New Zealand

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