2026 Technical Session and Networking Event
Thu, Apr 16
|The B.O.B. - L3VEL
Don’t miss this year’s session! Bridging the Gap: Sustainable Alternatives to Legacy Finishing Processes. Plan to also join us later in the evening for post-event fun, great conversations, and a chance to connect in a more relaxed setting!
Time & Location
Apr 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The B.O.B. - L3VEL, 20 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
About the Event
Join us for the daytime session and return in the evening for networking, cocktails, dinner, and dancing! Guests are welcome.
Bridging the Gap: Sustainable Alternatives to Legacy Finishing Processes🌎
Exploring next-generation solutions designed for performance, compliance, and industry demand.
Today’s alternative solutions have emerged in response to increasing regulations and, in many cases, outright bans on hazardous materials that pose risks to both human health and the environment.
One of the primary challenges in developing these solutions has been replicating the multi-functional performance attributes that legacy processes delivered in a single step. Until now, the connection between greener, more sustainable technologies and their traditional counterparts — as well as the industries actively seeking these advancements — has not been clearly defined.
This technical session is designed to close those gaps. We will establish a clear foundation for finishers and industry professionals to understand: