Ecolromat 2026 – The Must-Attend Event for Rail Vehicle Painting Experts in Mulhouse, France

Ecolromat 2026 – The Must-Attend Event for Rail Vehicle Painting Experts

We are excited to announce that Ecolromat 2026 will be returning to Mulhouse, France! The conference will take place on November 24–25, 2026.

Ecolromat brings together industry leaders, paint shop managers, and technical experts in rail vehicle coatings to share insights on the latest standards, innovations, and technologies shaping the future of rail surface treatments.

Highlights of the upcoming event will include:

New Standards & Guidelines: Stay ahead with insights on the latest EN ISO standards for passenger rail vehicle coatings and actionable recommendations for optimizing pre-treatment and paint shop operations.
Innovations in Painting Technology: Discover how automation, robotics, and new coating technologies are revolutionizing precision, efficiency, and quality in train painting.
Networking & Knowledge Exchange: Connect with leading experts, speakers, and peers to discuss best practices and future trends in rail vehicle painting.

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EVENT DETAILS

Start Date: November 24, 2026
End Date: November 25, 2026
Venue: Hotel Bristol Mulhouse, 18 Av. de Colmar, 68100 Mulhouse, France www.hotelbristol.com

The event is aimed at

Plant managers, operation managers, paint shop managers, those responsible in facilities run by railway operators and the rail vehicle industry
Contract coaters for rail vehicles or those who want to become one
Rail vehicle reconditioners and maintainers
Plant designers and coating specialists in supplying industries
Consultants, scientists and everyone involved in coatings for rail vehicles

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Innovations in the coating of rail vehicles – Back in France

ECOLROMAT returns to its origins in France. In November 2026, leading experts in rail vehicle painting from all over Europe will meet to network and exchange ideas about innovations and new developments.

Together with our new Advisory Board* of renowned experts, we have identified the following topics as particularly relevant and look forward to receiving your submissions for possible presentations on:

Automation in application and pre-treatment
Fast-drying coating systems
Novel functional coatings
Colour measurement and colour matching
Quality control
Graffiti removal and protection of pictograms
Solutions for quick paint repair in interiors
Easy-to-clean and water consumption during cleaning

Do you have a topic that is not on the list? Don’t hesitate to contact us. We are open-minded and not afraid to think outside the box.

As part of Ecolromat, you can present your innovations to an exciting mix of OEMs, rail operators, institutes and relevant suppliers. In addition to traditional technical presentations, the conference offers interactive formats that encourage exchange and guarantee new contacts in the industry.

Be there when the future of international rail vehicle coating is discussed at the conference and in various workshops.

Please submit your paper proposal until May 22, 2026 including a short abstract via the online form or send an e-mail to jan.gesthuizen@vincentz.net

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: May 22, 2026

Further key dates:

Notification of speakers: May 2026
Publication of the conference programme: June 2026
Submission of presentation documents: October 30, 2026

*The conference is supported by an international Advisory Board: Florence Eustache – Alstom (France), Jörg Guney – Siemens (Germany), Pauline Louvion – SNCF (France), Kathleen Carpels – NMBS-SNCB (Belgium)

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Exhibition & Sponsoring

Connect with decision makers and high focused audience on-site! During the Exhibition, You can launch new innovations, strengthen your market position and spark new collaborations. It is a platform for progress.

Come on board as an exhibitor or sponsor and benefit from this excellent platform to strongly promote your company´s capabilities as a reliable supplier!

Check out the various exhibition and sponsoring options!

More Information

Super Early Bird

Participation fee

1.445 €*

for registrations received by August 24, 2026

Early Bird

Participation fee

1.545 €*

for registrations received by October 24, 2026

Standard

Participation fee

1.645 €*

for registrations received after October 24, 2026

Industry Rate

Participation fee

999 €*

for railway operators, maintenance providers and manufacturers of trains and rail vehicles

Prices, Terms & Conditions

Organizer

Vincentz Network GmbH & Co. KG
Plathnerstrasse 4c
30175 Hannover, Germany

T. +49 511 9910 – 383

info@ecolromat.com

Date & Venue

Ecolromat: November 24-25, 2026

Hotel Bristol Mulhouse, 18 Av. de Colmar, 68100 Mulhouse, France

Participation Fees

Super Early Bird-Rate	1.445 €*	for registrations received by August 24, 2026
Early-bird	1.545 €*	for registrations received by October 24, 2026
Standard	1.645 €*	for registrations received after October 24, 2026
Industry-Rate	999 €

Industry Rate

The Industry Rate applies to participants from user companies and operational organizations, including:

MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul)
Contract coaters

The organizer reserves the right to verify eligibility for this rate.

Language

The Ecolromat will be held in English. There will be no simultaneous translation available.

Cancellations

Fees will be refunded in full if notice of cancellation is received by October 25, 2026. Please understand that event preparation and organization involve financial and human resources. Therefore a fee of 50% of the participation fee will be charged, if the notification of cancellation is received after October 25, 2026. Should notification reach us after November 24, 2026, or in case of non-participation, 100% of the participation fee will be charged. Substitutions of delegates may be made at any time.

Cancellations and changes must be made in writing and will be confirmed by the organizer. Cancellations due to health reasons can be cancelled free of charge at any time with a medical certificate.

The participant undertakes to follow the instructions of the organizer and the venue. Failure to do so may result in exclusion from the event.

The organizer reserves the right to change the program or to cancel the event in the event of special circumstances (important reason). In particular, the organizer is entitled to take such measures in cases of force majeure, due to official orders, in the event of a situation endangering the life, body or health of the participants. In these cases, the organizer shall not be obliged to pay damages and/or reimbursement of expenses to the participants. This applies in particular to any cancellation fees incurred by third parties (e.g. hotel bookings, train or flight tickets).

Data Protection

Objection against publication and circulation of your data may be made at any time until 3 weeks prior to the event and has to be made in writing to the organizer. The address data are processed for customer service and information purposes in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Company’s name, city and country might be published on the Internet as reference for upcoming ECOLROMAT conferences. Personal data will be forwarded to the local health authority on request.

Pictures, Videos & Recordings

By registering you understand that your participation and attendance at the event may be videotaped, filmed and/or audio recorded. You agree that the recording may be used for any lawful purposes that Vincentz Network, or its designees, in their sole discretion, may determine.

Miscellaneous
With your binding registration you agree that film, image, word and sound recordings may be made of you during the event. These recordings may be used without restriction by Vincentz Network or authorized parties in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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Participation fee

Price Category 1: Industry Rate for Railway operators, maintenance providers, manufacturers of trains and rail vehicles 999 €

Trust Rate: For suppliers 1.445 €

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Review Ecolromat 2024

Join us at the Ecolromat Digital 2024 on December 12, 10 am – 12 pm CET – the premier online event designed for professionals responsible for rail vehicle painting and train coatings. Discover the latest innovations, standards, and technologies shaping the future of rail vehicle surface treatments.

At this virtual conference, we will unveil key updates, including the new EN ISO 9466 – the international standard for passenger rail vehicle coatings, which is set to take effect by late 2024 or early 2025. This is essential knowledge for those looking to stay compliant with industry standards and improve their paint shop operations.

Highlights of the event include:

New Guidelines: Developed by the German Rail Industry Association, this guideline will offer paint shop managers and their partners actionable recommendations for optimizing surface pre-treatment to ensure superior coating performance.
Innovative Robotics in Painting: Learn about the future of automated rail vehicle painting with a presentation on cutting-edge robotic designs, showcasing how automation can enhance precision and efficiency in train painting processes.

Featured Speakers:

Pauline Louvion (SNCF, France)
Florence Eustache (Alstom, France)
Jörg Guney (Siemens/VDB, Germany)
Marco Görlitz (Weilburger Coatings, Germany)
Jonas Ölke (VDB, Germany)
Rune Lund Bendixen (Ventherm, Denmark)

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with leading experts in rail coatings and explore advancements that can transform your paint shop!

Review Ecolromat 2022

Taking place in Berlin/Germany on 12-13 May 2022, ECOLROMAT 2022 focused on innovations, new plants, painting systems, cleaning systems and coating solutions. It was once again the leading specialist conference dedicated to the painting of rail vehicles and a meeting place for decision-makers in maintenance plants as well as international railway construction companies and operators.

ECOLROMAT 2022 provided a forum for paint manufacturers, system suppliers and other innovators from the rail vehicle painting sector.

Exciting lectures on innovations in the coating of rail vehicles provided the perfect setting, giving the delegates the opportunity to find out about the latest developments and trends. In the new impulse workshops, attendees were able to intensively discuss current challenges in the field of railway coating with. With the specially tailored topics of the workshops, ECOLROMAT 2022 was also aimed specifically at contract coaters.

The most important meeting place for the exchange of information
on the subject of rail vehicle coating.
A dialogue between OEMs, TIERs and the supplier industry.
Looking forward to more interesting presentations and intensive exchange!