MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2014
A three-day slate of the nation's top experts in coatings and building technology, hands-on workshops and courtroom fireworks will greet attendees at the second annual Durability + Design Conference.
The newly released preliminary program for D+D 2015: Architectural Coatings & Building Substrates shows a range of topics from A (Airtightness) to ... W (WUFI) explored in technical sessions, roundtables, and special events.
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D+D 2015 will examine coatings and building-enclosure technologies through seminars, case-history presentations, workshops, round table discussions, exhibits and a mock trial. |
The annual conference and exhibition is scheduled for June 8-10 at the Eden Roc Hotel in Miami Beach, FL.
The event is geared toward architects, specifiers, suppliers, contractors, facility owners and other coating and building professionals.
Topics and Technologies
D+D 2015 will offer ample opportunities for attendees to interact closely with industry experts, allowing for a rich cross-fertilization of ideas, organizers say.
A diverse array of topics will be explored in technical sessions and workshops. The preliminary lineup includes:
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From left: Technology Publishing Co., interpv.net, ORNL | ||
The tentative lineup of presenters at D+D 2015 includes (from left) KTA-Tator president Ken Trimber; science writer Cynthia A. Challener; and André Desjarlais of Oak Ridge National Laboratory. |
New Forums and Mock Trial
The event will also include breakfast-table forums, an exhibitors' technology forum, and a mock trial. All are new to next year's conference.
The breakfast-table forums will allow attendees to question technical experts and join small-group discussions on focused topics, organizers say.
Technology forum exhibitors will give brief presentations on advances in architectural coatings and related building materials.
The mock trial will tackle the high-stakes topic of liability for a major coating failure. Attendees will vote on who should assume liability—the owner, supplier, specifier, or contractor.
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Eden Roc |
The conference will take place at Miami Beach's Eden Roc hotel, which blends Miami modern style with fabled glamour. |
Who's Who
Tentative headliners at D+D 2015 include:
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