Marking the 10th edition of its International Conference on Flooring Technologies, the Industrial Flooring Association (IFA) will bring together flooring professionals, consultants, manufacturers, contractors and industry experts on 11 September 2026 at ITC Gardenia, Bengaluru. The conference will focus on the evolving flooring requirements of new-age industrial projects and the technical challenges involved in delivering floors suited to demanding operating environments.
Led by IFA President, Industrial Flooring Association, Director , Avcon Technics Pvt. Ltd. the conference will cover flooring requirements across data centres, hyperscale facilities, clean rooms, semiconductor manufacturing, solar and giga factories, aerospace, aviation, defence, GCCs, warehousing, industrial floor repair, decorative flooring. Discussions will address project-specific requirements, performance considerations and challenges involved in delivering flooring services and solutions for these sectors.
The conference will feature technical sessions, expert presentations, Q&A interactions and a panel discussion, offering participants opportunities to exchange technical knowledge and discuss practical flooring requirements across emerging industrial applications
IFA’s Evolution and Expanding Role
IFA has been working to promote awareness and knowledge about industrial flooring, including flooring products, equipment, application processes, floor design and execution methods.
Since 2014, the association has expanded its activities through conferences, demonstrations and exhibitions in cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Indore, Hyderabad, Pune and Chennai. These conferences have provided a platform for flooring professionals to exchange knowledge and discuss project requirements.
The association’s broader objective includes educating and training industry participants and developing the IFA handbook to support standardised practices in industrial flooring.
The 2026 conference continues this approach while expanding the discussion towards flooring requirements emerging from technology-led industries.
Why Bengaluru?
Bengaluru provides a relevant setting for the conference because of its concentration of technology companies, GCCs, data centres, advanced manufacturing facilities, aerospace and other industrial developments.
The city’s expanding technology and industrial base is creating facilities with different flooring requirements. Data centres, semiconductor plants, clean rooms and advanced manufacturing facilities can require floors designed around equipment loads, movement, surface performance, cleanliness, ESD control and operational conditions.
The conference therefore connects the growth of these sectors with the changing requirements placed on industrial floors.
Key Takeaways from the Conference
👷 Budding Engineers: Learn from industry experts, explore new avenues and discover opportunities for career growth.
🏗️ Civil & Structural Engineers: Expand technical knowledge, upgrade skills and strengthen professional development.
🤝 Industry Networking: Connect with leading professionals, experts, manufacturers, contractors and consultants for knowledge exchange and collaboration.
⚙️ Optimising Resources: Discover the right flooring product and equipment manufacturers, technology providers and contractors, all under one roof.
Technical Sessions
Session 1: Data Centres and Hyperscale Facilities
The first technical session will focus on data centres and hyperscale facilities, highlighting emerging opportunities and flooring requirements in this rapidly growing sector. Discussions will cover market developments, user expectations, design challenges, project deliverables and global practices, with emphasis on floor performance, equipment requirements, design and execution.
Session 2: Special-Purpose Flooring Takes Centre Stage
The second session will focus on special-purpose flooring for facilities with specific operational requirements. Topics will include data centre flooring, clean-room and ESD flooring, solar manufacturing, giga factories, semiconductor facilities, aviation and aerospace, defence, ISO-class environments and screed requirements for precast slab designs.
The session will highlight how flooring specifications are increasingly influenced by factors such as cleanliness, electrostatic control, automated movement, equipment loads, surface performance and operating conditions, particularly in technology-driven manufacturing facilities.
Session 3: GCCs and Industrial Real Estate
The third session will examine flooring requirements in GCCs and industrial real estate, covering floor-levelling screeds, resource optimisation, manpower constraints, decorative flooring and defects related to concrete construction, design and site conditions.
The discussion will also address the coordination required between design, concrete construction, substrate preparation, screed application and final flooring to achieve the required floor performance.
Panel Discussion to Assess the Way Forward
A major feature of the conference will be the panel discussion involving speakers from the technical sessions, focusing on the road ahead for the flooring industry across data centres, new-age industries, GCCs and industrial projects. The discussion will bring together perspectives from consultants, manufacturers, flooring specialists and project professionals.
The panel will take forward key topics from the day’s sessions, including specialised flooring requirements, floor levelling, construction practices, defects, manpower constraints, sustainability and changing customer expectations. It will also provide an interactive platform for delegates to raise specific flooring problems and project challenges and seek views from multiple industry experts.
Focus on Practical Flooring Problems
The conference will place emphasis on practical flooring challenges encountered during construction and operation, including a dedicated presentation on floor defects arising from concrete construction practices, design and site conditions.
Discussions will highlight how factors such as concrete quality, substrate preparation, curing, joint detailing, construction practices, design requirements and site conditions can influence floor performance. By addressing these issues alongside flooring products and technologies, the conference aims to provide participants with a practical understanding of challenges encountered on actual projects.
Platform for Expert Interaction
The conference is also designed as an interaction platform for professionals across the construction and flooring sectors.
WHO CAN ATTEND?
- Architects
- Entrepreneurs
- Manufacturing sectors
- Construction professionals
- Warehousing & logistics
- Architects
- Hospitality
- EPC contractors
- Automotive industry
- Structural Engineers
- Project Management Consultants (PMCs)
- Flooring turn-key/general contractors
- Flooring Contractors
- Flooring product manufacturers
- Factory Owners & Plant Heads
- Cleanroom Managers
- Data Centre Developers & Operators
- Structural consultants etc.
Why Attend the Conference?
- Gain knowledge about new flooring products, equipment and services
- Learn about current trends and technologies in flooring
- Business expansion and networking opportunities with industry members
- Interaction with experts on concrete flooring problems and project challenges
IFA Conference 2026
IFA’s 10th International Conference brings together the association’s experience in industrial flooring with the changing requirements of new-age industries.
The conference will not only discuss new flooring products and technologies, but also examine the practical challenges involved in designing and executing floors for data centres, hyperscale facilities, clean rooms, semiconductor plants, solar and giga factories, GCCs and other industrial facilities.
The conference is being supported by companies such Avcon Technics Private Limited, Somero India Pvt. Ltd., Bekaert Industries, Aquarius Technologies Private Limited, Stewols India, STA Concrete Flooring Solutions, Tremco CPG India Pvt. Ltd., Sika India Pvt. Ltd., Monofloor, FMG and many more.
With technical sessions, expert presentations, Q&A sessions and a concluding panel discussion on the road ahead for the flooring industry, the Bengaluru event is positioned as a platform for technical knowledge, practical problem-solving and industry interaction.
For Delegate Registration,visit : www.ifa-india.com/conference
