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XXXVIULTCS CONGRESS 2019

“BENIGN BY DESIGN”LEATHER — THE FUTURE THROUGH

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

JUNE 25 -28, 2019

DRESDEN - GERMANY

WELCOMING ADDRESSES

Dear members of IULTCS and leather technologists and chemists,

As all of you know, the leather industry and leather chemical industry are under great pressure from environmental issues, different society perspectives and attacks because of misleading information. IULTCS is a very important organization that can provide scientific-based reliable information and pro-actively promote innovative technology by holding international Congresses.

One thing I have learned from experienced and extraordinary talented IULTCS people is that we can make an influence only through participation and we can make a change only through influence. I encourage and welcome all IULTCS members to participate in the upcoming IULTCS Congresses and Conferences (2019 Dresden in Germany, 2021 Addis Ababa in Ethiopia).

The IULTCS International Congress is an institution when it comes to leather science and technology. Being on the European continent gives us the chance to enlarge the circle of participants especially from downstream industries, major European car manufacturers, upholstery and shoe industry and global Europe based brands and retailer. This would add a broader view to all groups of participants and provide for an extended dialogue.

As for the setting of the Congress my German colleagues made an excellent choice. I think, everyone in the industry is looking forward to it and so do I. Though, our Indian and Brazilian colleagues raised the bar fairly high, I expect our host, VGCT, to organize an excellent event to the benefit of our industry.

Kind regards,

Thomas Yu IULTCS president

IULTCS PRESIDENT VGCT PRESIDENT & CONGRESS PRESIDENT

It is a great pleasure and honor at the same time to announce the XXXV International Congress of IULTCS to be held in Dresden, Germany, in June 25–28, 2019. By then it will be nearly 25 years since the last congress was held in our home country making it very special to us to be part of the organization and the conduct of this significant event during our careers.

Throughout time courage, dedication and persistence in research and development have led to innovations as the base for constant improvement with regard to material properties, efficient technologies and sustainable processes. Care for our environment, human health, the consumption of non-renewable resources, wastewater treatment and usage of by-products and waste guide our common actions. It is our deepest conviction that leading the industry into the next decade this will continue to be the case. Science and technology will be the key-drivers for a successful future of our industry.

The XXXV International Congress of IULTCS is of special significance as it is an excellent occasion to exchange knowledge, experience and expertise with professionals and colleagues from all around the globe to shape our industry for tomorrow. Only in collaborating and sharing on a global scale we will master the challenges of tomorrow and succeed as an industry altogether.

The scientific congress will be framed with an interesting social program. It is our believe that such an event is not only important for scientific networking but also has an “educational” aspect. It always helps and broaden the horizon to become familiar with the local culture of a host country and the way of thinking and living in this particular part of the world. A broader horizon stimulates new thinking.

We trust that this congress will be inspiration and drive for dele gates. On behalf of our colleagues, we cordially extend our invi tation to get involved and actively participate in the XXXV Inter national Congress of IULTCS to make it a success for all of us!

See you in Dresden, in June 2019! Sincerely,

Martin Heise Dietrich Tegtmeyer VGCT Chairman Congress President

DRESDEN INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS CENTER

HOTEL RECOMMENDATION

Exceptional architecture with a terraced design – the Dresden International Congress Centre cuts a fine figure in its prominent riverside location. Delegates can be accommodated on four levels. In addition to the Large Hall and the five adjacent halls, all of which can be fully interconnected, the conference and seminar rooms of varying sizes are an excellent choice for individual, large and small meetings, working groups or presentations. This well-developed congress and convention facility with its excellent infrastructure, professional equipment, top-of-the-range technology and well-trained staff, make it a preferred venue for high-class and demanding events.

As one of the most modern congress centres in Europe, it has become a landmark of modern Dresden. Located just behind the Marienbrücke at the river Elbe banks, it adjoins the historic, baroque city centre and is neighbour to the Maritim Hotel. From its large glass fronts of the spacious halls, foyer and terrace delegates can take in the stunning view of a picturesque scenery right in front.

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all Prices in Euro,price per night/person, including breakfast

Price Distance to congress

venue ICD in kmSingle room Double room

Maritim Dresden 135 158 connected to ICD

Kempinski Hotel Taschenbergpalais

175 195 1.1

Penck Hotel Dresden 90 105 0.5

Leonardo Hotel Dresden Altstadt

89 111 0.5

Ibis Königstein 59 79 2.1

We have reserved a limited number of rooms in hotels listed above. Please book your room with your registration.

ABOUT THE CONGRESS

According to the IULTCS statutes one of the aims of the Union is to enhance cooperation between member societies, to hold congresses to further the advancement of leather science and technology. As of today the IULTCS organization has held well over thirty Congresses in seventeen different countries on five continents.

The congress concept will provide:

› Sophisticated scientific / technical lecture programme in varying forms of presentations

› Poster presentations on display throughout the congress › Numerous business partnership options flexible in size and services included

› Exhibition space for enterprises and service providers › Ideal infrastructure for connecting sideevents and meetings › Venue in proximity to the most beautiful historic city center of Dresden

› Attractive social programme

By integrating all horizontal and vertical supply chains of the leather and tanning industry and applying industries, brands and retailers the 2019 Congress will give experts and professionals a broader and multiple view of demands, visions, innovations and goals of the various stake holders.

After Munich 1959, Hamburg 1975 and Friedrichshafen 1995, the German member association and host, VGCT, decided on Dresden as venue for the XXXV Congress. Dresden is located in the middle of the European community and well- linked to major hubs across Europe. With its picturesque and baroque setting it's said to be one of the most beautiful cities in Germany.

Dresden is also a modern high-tech location in the midst of Europe with special competences in microelectronics, informa-tion and communication technology as well as biotechnology and busiest research location in East Germany with numerous institutions.

DAY 3: JUNE 27 DAY 4: JUNE 28

9 a.m. SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS

9 a.m. TECHNICAL SESSIONS

9 a.m. SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME

SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS

TECHNICAL SESSIONS

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME

2:30 p.m. CLOSING CEREMONY

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME

VGCT / IULTCSGENERAL MEETING

7 p.m. CONGRESS DINNER

Poster Sessions

Poster Sessions

3 p.m. – End of Lectures

DAY 1: JUNE 25 DAY 2: JUNE 26

9 a.m.HEIDEMANN LECTURE

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME

2 p.m. – 5 p.m. DRESDEN WELCOME TOUR

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME

6 p.m.OPENING CEREMONY

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME

7:30 p.m.WELCOME RECEPTION

7 p.m. ELBE RIVER CRUISE NIGHT

Poster Sessions

Poster Sessions

Poster Sessions

5:30 p.m. – End of Lectures

8TH FREIBERG LEATHER DAYS27. & 28. JUNI 2019, DRESDEN (DE)

joining

The congress concept determines a significant general goal: A maximum of horizontal and vertical integration of all groups of stakeholders being involved in the process of leather manu-facture, processing and application of leather as well as trade and retail of leather products.

Therefore, The Freiberg Leather Days, a yearly gathering of the European leather and tanning industry, which in 2018 hosted 240 participants from 22 countries, will be incorporated into the congress enlarging the range of information and knowledge exchange significantly thus generating benefit for all groups of participants.

Please use our online registration system to register for the congress and book side events. The registration will be open till June 18, 2019. After this date, registration is only possible on site with an additional surcharge of € 50.

PROGRAMME

REGISTRATION FEES XXXV. IULTCS WORLD CONGRESS

25th – 28th June 2019

all Prices in Euro, incl. VAT

Student IULTCS Member

VGCT Member

Partici-pant

Accom-paying Person

Early Registration Fee until 15th April 2019

200 550 550 600 –

Late Registration Fee from 16th April – 18th June 2019

300 650 650 700 –

On Site Registration Fee

350 700 700 750 –

Welcome Reception, 25th June 2019

included included included included 50

River cruise night 26th June 2019

plus 70 included included included 70

Gala Dinner 27th June 2019

included included included included 70

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DRESDEN − IN THE HEART OF EUROPE

The state capital of Dresden extends across 328 square kilo-meters and has approximately 550,000 residents. Dresden is perfectly linked with the international transit network, and can be reached from every direction by rail, car or air. In terms of geographical size, Dresden is Germany‘s fourth- largest city after Berlin, Hamburg and Cologne.

The historic centre of the city on the River Elbe is supposed to be one of the most beautiful in whole of Germany: the Zwinger and the Semper Opera House to the Royal Palace, Frauenkirche and Brühl‘s Terrace form the typical “Canaletto View Silhouette”.

For travel information, please, see our website: www.iultcs2019.org

CULTURAL POGRAMME

* Prices per Person, all Prices in Euro.All tours start at the International Congress Center (ICD). The tours will be accompa-nied by a qualified and experienced tour guide. All guided tours will be in English.

JUN 25, 2019

Dresden – Art and Hightech – Welcome Tour, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.Getting to know Dresden, including bus tour, guided walking city tour and tour at VW Transparent Factory. Price: 38,00*

Welcome Reception, 6 p.m.Official Opening Ceremony, starting with the IULTCS anthem, the Water Music by G. F. Händel. Welcoming Addresses of the IULTCS President and others and IULTCS Merit Award Ceremony. After-wards informal get together. Included for Congress participants.

JUN 26, 2019

Visit of Royal Palace – “The Saxon Louvre”, 9.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.Discover the Royal Palace as a combination of a remarkable ar-chitecture and art. The price includes guide, the entrance and the guided tour through the New Green Vault. Price: 30,00*

River Cruise NightAfter first day´s scientific programme, the river cruise will provide participants with some spectacular views on the city and its garden and wine growing suburbs. Included for Congress participants. Freiberg Leather Day participants are welcome to join. Price: 70,00* JUN 27, 2019

Meißen – Moritzburg and the “White Gold”, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.Visit the thousand year-old city of Meißen and its world famous porcelain Manufactory including tour through the museum and the Demonstration Workshops. Afterwards lunch at the Moritz-burg castle restaurant and guided walk through the castle with its hunting trophies and leather wallpapers. Price includes bus tour, guide, entrance and guidance fees, Lunch (main course and dessert, no beverages included). Price: 99,00*

Gala DinnerThe gala dinner night is set at the Grand Hall of the ICD in Dres-den and will provide a stylish ambience for a classy dinner night with international cooking, life music entertainment and time to socialise. Included for both, participants of the Congress and the Freiberg Leather Days.

After tremendous wartime destruction, Dresden has regained much of its original charm as a remarkable and attractive city. Modern architecture merges with the historical city centre.

The range of art and culture Dresden has in store for its visitors includes some of the world‘s greatest cultural achievements as well as the bustling, creative life in the urban districts, together with a fascinating “alternative scene”. All this is Dresden aboun-ding with art treasures, history, fascinating tales, full of charm, atmosphere and bustling life.

Dresden is considered a city of art and culture, but it is also an important technology hub. A network of research, science and culture has been established in the city, with a total of nine col-leges and universities. The Technische Universität, with 35,000 students, is one of the largest universities in Germany.

CONGRESS PARTNERS OUR BUSINESS PARTNERS

TEGEWA e.V. German Chemical Industry Association for Textile-,

Tanning Chemicals and Detergents

ProLeder (German)

Leather Age (Indian) Arsutoria Tannery (Italian)

FILK Freiberg gGmbH German Leather and Collagen Research

and Testing Institute

International Leather Maker (English)

VdL German Tanners Association COTANCE Confederation of National Associations of Tanners

and Dressers of the European Community

ABQTIC Revista Do Couro (Brazilian)

World Leather

chinaleather.org (Chinese)

MEDIA PARTNERS

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Verein für Gerberei-Chemie und -Technik e. V.c/o Forschungsinstitut für Leder und Kunststoffbahnen gGmbHMeißner Ring 109599 FreibergGERMANY

Phone: +49 3731 366144Fax: +49 3731 366130Email: orga@iultcs2019.orgwww.iultcs2019.orgwww.iultcs2019.org/congress/feesregistration.html