{"id":9510,"date":"2026-09-20T23:45:54","date_gmt":"2026-09-20T21:45:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ifd-roof.com\/?page_id=9510"},"modified":"2026-09-20T23:46:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T21:46:08","slug":"ifd-connection-forum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ifd-roof.com\/index.php\/ifd-connection-forum\/","title":{"rendered":"IFD Connection Forum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Termin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IFD Connection Forum<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Bringing the international roofing community together<\/strong>
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 \u2013 moving from practical experience on Day 1 to technical exchange and discussions on the IFD\u2019s future approach on Day 2.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Auf einen Blick<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Datum<\/strong>
[14.10.2026 \u2013 16.10.2026]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uhrzeit<\/strong>
[11:00 \u2013 17:00]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ort<\/strong>
Wienerbergerpl. 1, 1100 Wien, \u00d6sterreich<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Veranstalter<\/strong>
[IFD \/ gastgebende Organisation]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Programm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ablauf<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Day 1 \u2013 Wednesday, 14 October 2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Inspiration & Exchange<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

11:00 \u2013 12:30<\/strong>
\nIFD General Assembly (members only)<\/strong>
\nWelcome  President\u2019s report \u00b7 Secretary General\u2019s update \u00b7 Financial overview \u00b7 Decisions and outlook<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:30 \u2013 14:00<\/strong>
\nLunch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

14:00 \u2013 17:00<\/strong>
\nIFD Connection Forum \u2013 Part I<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

14:00 \u2013 14:10<\/strong>
\nOpening<\/strong>
\nPresident<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14:10 \u2013 14:40<\/strong>
\nWienerberger (30 minutes)<\/strong>
\nSpeaker from Wienerberger<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14:40 \u2013 15:10<\/strong>
\nRoofers Coffee Shop (30 minutes)<\/strong>
\nPresentation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15:10 \u2013 15:45<\/strong>
\nShort break<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

15:45 \u2013 17:00<\/strong>
\nAward-winning projects & exchange<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • 3\u20134 international best practice presentations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Insights into challenges, planning and implementation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Key learnings and open exchange<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    17:00 \u2013 18:00<\/strong>
    \nBreak & hotel check-in<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    From approx. 18:00<\/strong>
    \nEvening programme<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Historic tram tour through Vienna<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Dinner at a traditional Viennese Heuriger<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      IFD Connection Forum \u2013 Part II \u2013 Thursday, 15 October 2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      Technical Focus & IFD Future Approach<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      09:00 \u2013 09:15<\/strong>
      \nIntroduction to Day 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Morning Session<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Technical guidelines \u2013 exchange of approaches<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Presentations by member associations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Comparison of national approaches<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • IFD future approach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        12:30 \u2013 13:30<\/strong>
        \nLunch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Afternoon Session (parallel formats)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Track 1: IFD commissions & technical guidelines<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Roundtable discussions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Identification of key topics<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Alignment on future collaboration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Track 2: Directors of national associations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Exchange on current topics and priorities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Sharing perspectives and challenges<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Open discussion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            15:15 \u2013 16:00 – Wrap-up and closing remarks<\/strong>
            \nFrom 16:00- Individual departure <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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