Canadian Coatings Conference
Coatings for the Future: Shaping What's Next
The Canadian Coatings Conference is the flagship event for the CASE industry, proudly hosted by the Canadian Coatings Association (CCA). This must-attend event delivers leading technical, regulatory, economic, political, and trade intelligence, while providing members with opportunities to engage and network with colleagues, customers, and suppliers.
The conference will take place May 20–21, 2026, in downtown Toronto at the iconic OMNI King Edward Hotel, offering a premier setting just steps from Union Station, with direct UP Express rail service to and from Pearson International Airport.
This year, for the first time, CCA is excited to introduce an expanded format that includes a half-day technical conference and a table-top trade show, designed to deliver enhanced value and deeper engagement across the industry. This enhanced format offers targeted programming for executives, sales and business development leaders, regulatory, scientific, and R&D professionals.
In recent years, Canadian companies have navigated rising regulatory complexity, unprecedented trade tensions, and sustained global economic uncertainty. Yet the landscape is still rapidly shifting, and in response, Canada is charting a forward-looking course, driven by strategic investments in infrastructure, productivity and competitiveness, defence and security, and housing. These commitments are poised to energize the many sectors powered by the CASE industry, unlocking growth and supporting the country’s broader economic transformation.
Join CCA this May for a conference designed to help industry leaders shape what’s next. Gain timely insight into emerging opportunities, engage in meaningful dialogue with peers and industry leaders, and leave better equipped with the knowledge and connections needed to succeed in an evolving marketplace. This is where the industry comes together to navigate complexity, seize opportunity, and help define the future of coatings in Canada.
Technical Excellence Delivered
Itinerary of Events
Day 1: May 20, 2026
Board of Directors Meeting
1:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Park Lane, Second Floor
For Board Members and Staff Only
Technical Sessions
1:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Windsor Ballroom, First Floor
Runs concurrently with the Board meeting,
open to all Registered Attendees
Welcome Reception
7:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m.
Kinghtsbridge, Second Floor
Open to All Registered Attendees
Day 2: May 21, 2026
Plenary Sessions
9:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Crystal Ballroom, Seventeenth Floor
Open to All Registered Attendees
Table-Top Trade Show
9:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Crystal Ballroom, Seventeenth Floor
Exhibitors’ displays will be on view throughout the day, offering maximum visibility to members, non-members, and speakers. Attendees are encouraged to visit during networking breaks and lunch
Chair Awards Gala
6:30 p.m. — 11:00 p.m.
Reception: Lobby Lounge, Lobby Level—6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Dinner & Program: Sovereign Ballroom, Lobby Level—7:30 - 11:00 p.m.
Open to all Registered Attendees; an elegant evening celebrating our industry’s leaders
Member Rate
$ 1,250
Individual Member Registration includes access to all programming, events, and receptions except the Board of Directors Meeting.
Member-Only Group Rate
$ 1,000
CCA is pleased to offer Group Rates to member organizations that would like to secure registration for 4 or more individuals from the same company. Reservations can be made by contacting CCA directly.
Non-Member Rate
$ 1,650
Individual Non-Member Registration includes access to all programming, events, and receptions except the Board of Directors Meeting.
New Exclusive Trade Show Opportunities
CCA is elevating this year’s 1.5-day conference experience with a limited-availability trade show option designed to help you turn attendance into measurable value. With more than 100 leaders from across the coatings ecosystem—C-suite, regulatory, R&D, marketing, and sales—this is a prime opportunity to put your organization directly in front of the decision-makers shaping the industry.
Venue & Accomodation
The iconic OMNI King Edward Hotel, offering a premier setting just steps from Union Station, with direct UP Express rail service to and from Pearson International Airport. Book early to secure the group rate — Deluxe Rooms: $389 + tax per night
Registration Opens February 2, 2026
Join CCA this May for a conference designed to help industry leaders shape what’s next. Gain timely insight into emerging opportunities, engage in meaningful dialogue with industry leaders, and leave better equipped to navigate complexity, seize opportunity, and help define the future of coatings in Canada.