| SCANZSurface 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.
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Programme Overview Wednesday 12.00pm – Registration Opens Thursday 8.30am – Session C Friday 8.30am – AGM Optional: Jem Aviation Site Visit (subject to numbers) | Sponsors (to date) Thank you to all of our 2026 Convention Sponsors! Gold Allnex Silver Azelis Bronze Brenntag (Quiz Night) |
Speakers (to date)
Thank you to all of our 2026 Convention Speakers!
Alan Thorburn – Presentation of Tom Slinn’s paper from 1962 Convention ‘Acrylics in the Surface Coatings Industry’
Adeline Alexander – Vibrantz Technologies Australia Pty Ltd ‘Cool Chemistry IRR pigments’
Luke Pearce – Elemental Edge ‘Sustainability Is a System, Not an Ingredient’
Shailendra Bhatkhande – Cardolite Corporation ‘Sustainable Solutions for Coatings Industry - CNSL Technology Introduction’
Ralf Kessel – Concrete NZ ‘Coatings over Concrete Substrates’
Kevin Roden – Arxada ‘75 years of Evolution of Biocides for Paints and Coatings’
Christine Despotopoulou – ICL ‘Corrosion Protection Strategies: From Proven Methods to Emerging Technologies’
Charnchai Dangchakorn – Elementis Specialties ‘Optimize Opacity, Maximize Profitability’ & ‘Minimizing Viscosity Drop Post Tinting: Innovative Solutions for Consistent Paint Performance’
Bobby Kanji – Molequal Solution Ltd
3R – ‘The (occasionally bumpy) road to product stewardship - an update on the national scheme for paint and its packaging’
Venue Information
Technical Sessions
Marlborough Events Centre
42A Alfred Street, Blenheim
Welcome Cocktails & Quiz Night
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) |
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| 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:
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Welcome Cocktails & Quiz Night
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Entry to all Technical Sessions
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Gala Dinner at Omaka Heritage Museum
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All catering (morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea)
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Convention satchel, handbook & materials
Day Convention Registration
| Category | Wednesday Only | Thursday Only |
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| Financial Member | $300 | $400 |
| Non-Financial Member | $400 | $500 |
Convention Dinner Only: $150
Day Registration Includes:
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Technical sessions for selected day
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Catering for that day
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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)
(Subject to minimum 15 participants)
Includes:
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Private transfers with guide
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Winery tasting
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Dudson Art Gallery
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Lunch + gin/wine tasting at Vines Village
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Makana Chocolates visit
Jem Aviation Site Tour – $20 (transport included, incl. GST)
(Subject to numbers)
Registration & Payment
Earlybird deadline: 24 April 2026 (strictly adhered to) 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. All changes must be emailed to: secretary@scanz.org.nz |
| SCANZSurface 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 |