Veranstaltungsort: Wienerbergerpl. 1, 1100 Wien
Beginn: 14.10.2026 08:00
Ende: 15.10.2026 17:00
Bringing the international roofing community together
The IFD Connection Forum 2026 is designed as a focused and interactive format bringing together member associations and industry partners.
The programme combines insights, exchange and collaboration – moving from practical experience on Day 1 to technical exchange and discussions on the IFD’s future approach on Day 2.
Day 1 – Wednesday, 14 October 2026
Inspiration & Exchange
11:00 – 12:30
IFD General Assembly (members only)
Welcome President’s report · Secretary General’s update · Financial overview · Decisions and outlook
12:30 – 14:00
Lunch
14:00 – 17:00
IFD Connection Forum – Part I
14:00 – 14:10
Opening
President
14:10 – 14:40
Wienerberger (30 minutes)
Speaker from Wienerberger
14:40 – 15:10
Roofers Coffee Shop (30 minutes)
Presentation
15:10 – 15:45
Short break
15:45 – 17:00
Award-winning projects & exchange
- 3–4 international best practice presentations
- Insights into challenges, planning and implementation
- Key learnings and open exchange
17:00 – 18:00
Break & hotel check-in
From approx. 18:00
Evening programme
- Historic tram tour through Vienna
- Dinner at a traditional Viennese Heuriger
IFD Connection Forum – Part II – Thursday, 15 October 2026
Technical Focus & IFD Future Approach
09:00 – 09:15
Introduction to Day 2
Morning Session
Technical guidelines – exchange of approaches
- Presentations by member associations
- Comparison of national approaches
- IFD future approach
12:30 – 13:30
Lunch
Afternoon Session (parallel formats)
Track 1: IFD commissions & technical guidelines
- Roundtable discussions
- Identification of key topics
- Alignment on future collaboration
Track 2: Directors of national associations
- Exchange on current topics and priorities
- Sharing perspectives and challenges
- Open discussion
15:15 – 16:00 – Wrap-up and closing remarks
From 16:00- Individual departure