# Where to Meet IDT this Fall – and What We'll Be Talking About Event September 11, 2026 · September 15, 2026 · IDT Industrie- und Dichtungstechnik GmbH ![Illustration of two people in conversation, with speech bubbles above a table](https://idt-gaskets.com/media/pages/unternehmen/news/im-dialog-mit-der-branche-wo-sie-idt-im-herbst-2026-treffen/b09c87d1b6-1789390372/im-dialog-veranstaltungen-web-800x.jpg) Hydrogen, PFAS and PTFE. Flange management and maintenance. This fall, IDT will be joining the technical conversation at trade shows and industry events across Germany – both on the exhibition floor and on stage. The topics reflect some of the key issues facing plant operators and the process industry today: practical skills in flange assembly, the future of PTFE, and sealing requirements for pumps and valves. Planning to attend one of these events? Come and talk to us. #### IGR Technical Exchange ![](https://idt-gaskets.com/media/pages/unternehmen/news/im-dialog-mit-der-branche-wo-sie-idt-im-herbst-2026-treffen/4dbaf53611-1789112520/logo-igr-technik.png) 30.09.2026 - 01.10.2026 Mörfelden-Walldorf [Website](https://www.igrtechnik.com/) - [ Google Calendar ](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action=TEMPLATE&text=IGR%20Technical%20Exchange&dates=20260930%2F20261002&location=M%C3%B6rfelden-Walldorf&details=The%20sealing%20world%20is%20changing.%20What%27s%20next%20for%20PTFE%3F%0AAfter%20three%20years%20of%20PFAS%20debate%2C%20where%20does%20that%20leave%20plant%20operators%20today%3F%20J%C3%B6rg%20Skoda%20looks%20at%20developments%20around%20PFAS%2C%20the%20fluoropolymer%20market%20and%20potential%20alternatives.%0AThe%20key%20question%3A%20How%20can%20operators%20assess%20critical%20applications%20and%20prepare%20their%20sealing%20systems%20for%20changing%20technical%20and%20regulatory%20requirements%3F%0ASpeaker%3A%20J%C3%B6rg%20Skoda%0A%0AWebsite%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.igrtechnik.com%2F) - [ Outlook ](https://outlook.office.com/calendar/0/deeplink/compose?path=%2Fcalendar%2Faction%2Fcompose&rru=addevent&allday=true&subject=IGR%20Technical%20Exchange&startdt=2026-09-30T00%3A00%3A00&enddt=2026-10-02T00%3A00%3A00&location=M%C3%B6rfelden-Walldorf&body=The%20sealing%20world%20is%20changing.%20What%27s%20next%20for%20PTFE%3F%0AAfter%20three%20years%20of%20PFAS%20debate%2C%20where%20does%20that%20leave%20plant%20operators%20today%3F%20J%C3%B6rg%20Skoda%20looks%20at%20developments%20around%20PFAS%2C%20the%20fluoropolymer%20market%20and%20potential%20alternatives.%0AThe%20key%20question%3A%20How%20can%20operators%20assess%20critical%20applications%20and%20prepare%20their%20sealing%20systems%20for%20changing%20technical%20and%20regulatory%20requirements%3F%0ASpeaker%3A%20J%C3%B6rg%20Skoda%0A%0AWebsite%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.igrtechnik.com%2F) - --- - [ Calendar file (.ics) ](https://idt-gaskets.com/company/news/where-to-meet-idt-fall-2026.ics) **The sealing world is changing. What's next for PTFE?** After three years of PFAS debate, where does that leave plant operators today? Jörg Skoda looks at developments around PFAS, the fluoropolymer market and potential alternatives. The key question: How can operators assess critical applications and prepare their sealing systems for changing technical and regulatory requirements? Speaker: Jörg Skoda ![Jörg Skoda](https://idt-gaskets.com/media/pages/team/joerg-skoda/0bfb0708be-1667745833/js-400x400.jpg) ###### Jörg Skoda Technical Director [ +49 201 855110 ](tel:+49%20201%20855110)[ j.skoda@idt-dichtungen.de ](mailto:j.skoda@idt-dichtungen.de) #### maintenance Munich ![](https://idt-gaskets.com/media/pages/unternehmen/news/im-dialog-mit-der-branche-wo-sie-idt-im-herbst-2026-treffen/66de7d44b8-1789112520/logo-maintenance-muenchen.png) 14.10.2026 - 15.10.2026 Hall 3 Booth 4-743 MOC – Event Center, Messe München [Website](https://www.maintenance-messen.com/de/muenchen/) - [ Google Calendar ](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action=TEMPLATE&text=maintenance%20Munich&dates=20261014%2F20261016&location=MOC%20%E2%80%93%20Event%20Center%2C%20Messe%20M%C3%BCnchen%2C%20Hall%203%2C%20Booth%204-743&details=How%20do%20you%20know%20flange%20assembly%20is%20being%20done%20right%3F%0AWhat%20does%20it%20take%20to%20assess%20practical%20assembly%20skills%20under%20real-world%20conditions%3F%20Michael%20Balcerek%20shows%20how%20assembly%20quality%20can%20be%20checked%2C%20digitally%20recorded%20and%20documented%20for%20full%20traceability.%0AVisitors%20can%20also%20put%20their%20own%20skills%20to%20the%20test%20with%20the%20mobile%20flange.Pilot%20%E2%80%93%20working%20through%20typical%20assembly%20tasks%20and%20seeing%20the%20assessment%20process%20firsthand.%0ATech%20Talk%3A%20October%2014%20%7C%201%3A00%20p.m.%20%7C%20Hall%203%2C%20Solutions%20Center%20Stage%0A%0AWebsite%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.maintenance-messen.com%2Fde%2Fmuenchen%2F) - [ Outlook ](https://outlook.office.com/calendar/0/deeplink/compose?path=%2Fcalendar%2Faction%2Fcompose&rru=addevent&allday=true&subject=maintenance%20Munich&startdt=2026-10-14T00%3A00%3A00&enddt=2026-10-16T00%3A00%3A00&location=MOC%20%E2%80%93%20Event%20Center%2C%20Messe%20M%C3%BCnchen%2C%20Hall%203%2C%20Booth%204-743&body=How%20do%20you%20know%20flange%20assembly%20is%20being%20done%20right%3F%0AWhat%20does%20it%20take%20to%20assess%20practical%20assembly%20skills%20under%20real-world%20conditions%3F%20Michael%20Balcerek%20shows%20how%20assembly%20quality%20can%20be%20checked%2C%20digitally%20recorded%20and%20documented%20for%20full%20traceability.%0AVisitors%20can%20also%20put%20their%20own%20skills%20to%20the%20test%20with%20the%20mobile%20flange.Pilot%20%E2%80%93%20working%20through%20typical%20assembly%20tasks%20and%20seeing%20the%20assessment%20process%20firsthand.%0ATech%20Talk%3A%20October%2014%20%7C%201%3A00%20p.m.%20%7C%20Hall%203%2C%20Solutions%20Center%20Stage%0A%0AWebsite%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.maintenance-messen.com%2Fde%2Fmuenchen%2F) - --- - [ Calendar file (.ics) ](https://idt-gaskets.com/company/news/where-to-meet-idt-fall-2026.ics) **How do you know flange assembly is being done right?** What does it take to assess practical assembly skills under real-world conditions? Michael Balcerek shows how assembly quality can be checked, digitally recorded and documented for full traceability. Visitors can also put their own skills to the test with the mobile flange.Pilot – working through typical assembly tasks and seeing the assessment process firsthand. **Tech Talk: October 14 | 1:00 p.m. | Hall 3, Solutions Center Stage** ![Michael Balcerek](https://idt-gaskets.com/media/pages/team/michael-balcerek/a0316825e8-1667745834/20220603-idt-essen-124-von-1-3-400x400.jpg) ###### Michael Balcerek TAR-Management, QA/QC Specialist [ +49 170 7662861 ](tel:+49%20170%207662861)[ m.balcerek@idt-dichtungen.de ](mailto:m.balcerek@idt-dichtungen.de) #### Hydrogen Technology World Expo ![](https://idt-gaskets.com/media/pages/unternehmen/news/im-dialog-mit-der-branche-wo-sie-idt-im-herbst-2026-treffen/a3478ad610-1789112520/logo-hydrogen-technology-world-expo.png) 20.10.2026 - 22.10.2026 Hall B6 Booth 6M40H Hamburg Messe [Website](https://www.hydrogen-worldexpo.com/hydrogen-world) - [ Google Calendar ](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action=TEMPLATE&text=Hydrogen%20Technology%20World%20Expo&dates=20261020%2F20261023&location=Hamburg%20Messe%2C%20Hall%20B6%2C%20Booth%206M40H&details=At%20the%20HZwo%20e.V.%20joint%20booth.%0AHydrogen%20places%20particular%20demands%20on%20leak%20tightness%20and%20operational%20safety.%20At%20the%20Hydrogen%20Technology%20World%20Expo%2C%20we%27ll%20be%20discussing%20these%20requirements%20with%20customers%20and%20industry%20experts%20and%20presenting%20our%20sealing%20solutions%20for%20hydrogen%20applications.%0A%0AWebsite%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hydrogen-worldexpo.com%2Fhydrogen-world) - [ Outlook ](https://outlook.office.com/calendar/0/deeplink/compose?path=%2Fcalendar%2Faction%2Fcompose&rru=addevent&allday=true&subject=Hydrogen%20Technology%20World%20Expo&startdt=2026-10-20T00%3A00%3A00&enddt=2026-10-23T00%3A00%3A00&location=Hamburg%20Messe%2C%20Hall%20B6%2C%20Booth%206M40H&body=At%20the%20HZwo%20e.V.%20joint%20booth.%0AHydrogen%20places%20particular%20demands%20on%20leak%20tightness%20and%20operational%20safety.%20At%20the%20Hydrogen%20Technology%20World%20Expo%2C%20we%27ll%20be%20discussing%20these%20requirements%20with%20customers%20and%20industry%20experts%20and%20presenting%20our%20sealing%20solutions%20for%20hydrogen%20applications.%0A%0AWebsite%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hydrogen-worldexpo.com%2Fhydrogen-world) - --- - [ Calendar file (.ics) ](https://idt-gaskets.com/company/news/where-to-meet-idt-fall-2026.ics) At the HZwo e.V. joint booth. Hydrogen places particular demands on leak tightness and operational safety. At the Hydrogen Technology World Expo, we'll be discussing these requirements with customers and industry experts and presenting our sealing solutions for hydrogen applications. ![Norman Richter](https://idt-gaskets.com/media/pages/team/norman-richter/8a690ed778-1782832710/nr-1-400x400.jpg) ###### Norman Richter Applications Engineering & Product Development [ +49 3733 505135 ](tel:+49%203733%20505135)[ norman.richter@idt-dichtungen.de ](mailto:norman.richter@idt-dichtungen.de) #### VDI Annual Meeting of Plant Engineers ![](https://idt-gaskets.com/media/pages/unternehmen/news/im-dialog-mit-der-branche-wo-sie-idt-im-herbst-2026-treffen/71e39696d9-1789112520/logo-vdi.png) 13.11.2026 Frankfurt am Main [Website](https://www.vdi.de/mitgliedschaft/jahrestreffen-der-betriebsingenieure) - [ Google Calendar ](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action=TEMPLATE&text=VDI%20Annual%20Meeting%20of%20Plant%20Engineers&dates=20261113%2F20261114&location=Frankfurt%20am%20Main&details=Two%20topics%2C%20two%20perspectives%20from%20day-to-day%20plant%20operations.%0AJ%C3%B6rg%20Skoda%20looks%20at%20PTFE%20from%20the%20operator%27s%20perspective%3A%20Where%20do%20critical%20dependencies%20exist%3F%20When%20does%20it%20make%20sense%20to%20evaluate%20alternatives%20%E2%80%93%20and%20when%20is%20there%20simply%20no%20technical%20reason%20to%20replace%20a%20sealing%20system%20that%20works%3F%0AMichael%20Balcerek%20turns%20to%20quality%20assurance%20in%20flange%20assembly.%20With%20contractors%20changing%20and%20international%20assembly%20teams%20working%20across%20projects%2C%20how%20can%20practical%20skills%20be%20verified%2C%20documented%20and%20compared%20consistently%3F%0A%0AWebsite%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vdi.de%2Fmitgliedschaft%2Fjahrestreffen-der-betriebsingenieure) - [ Outlook ](https://outlook.office.com/calendar/0/deeplink/compose?path=%2Fcalendar%2Faction%2Fcompose&rru=addevent&allday=true&subject=VDI%20Annual%20Meeting%20of%20Plant%20Engineers&startdt=2026-11-13T00%3A00%3A00&enddt=2026-11-14T00%3A00%3A00&location=Frankfurt%20am%20Main&body=Two%20topics%2C%20two%20perspectives%20from%20day-to-day%20plant%20operations.%0AJ%C3%B6rg%20Skoda%20looks%20at%20PTFE%20from%20the%20operator%27s%20perspective%3A%20Where%20do%20critical%20dependencies%20exist%3F%20When%20does%20it%20make%20sense%20to%20evaluate%20alternatives%20%E2%80%93%20and%20when%20is%20there%20simply%20no%20technical%20reason%20to%20replace%20a%20sealing%20system%20that%20works%3F%0AMichael%20Balcerek%20turns%20to%20quality%20assurance%20in%20flange%20assembly.%20With%20contractors%20changing%20and%20international%20assembly%20teams%20working%20across%20projects%2C%20how%20can%20practical%20skills%20be%20verified%2C%20documented%20and%20compared%20consistently%3F%0A%0AWebsite%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vdi.de%2Fmitgliedschaft%2Fjahrestreffen-der-betriebsingenieure) - --- - [ Calendar file (.ics) ](https://idt-gaskets.com/company/news/where-to-meet-idt-fall-2026.ics) **Two topics, two perspectives from day-to-day plant operations.** Jörg Skoda looks at PTFE from the operator's perspective: Where do critical dependencies exist? When does it make sense to evaluate alternatives – and when is there simply no technical reason to replace a sealing system that works? Michael Balcerek turns to quality assurance in flange assembly. With contractors changing and international assembly teams working across projects, how can practical skills be verified, documented and compared consistently? ![Jörg Skoda](https://idt-gaskets.com/media/pages/team/joerg-skoda/0bfb0708be-1667745833/js-400x400.jpg) ###### Jörg Skoda Technical Director [ +49 201 855110 ](tel:+49%20201%20855110)[ j.skoda@idt-dichtungen.de ](mailto:j.skoda@idt-dichtungen.de) ![Michael Balcerek](https://idt-gaskets.com/media/pages/team/michael-balcerek/a0316825e8-1667745834/20220603-idt-essen-124-von-1-3-400x400.jpg) ###### Michael Balcerek TAR-Management, QA/QC Specialist [ +49 170 7662861 ](tel:+49%20170%207662861)[ m.balcerek@idt-dichtungen.de ](mailto:m.balcerek@idt-dichtungen.de) #### IDT | SGL Symposium ![](https://idt-gaskets.com/media/pages/unternehmen/news/im-dialog-mit-der-branche-wo-sie-idt-im-herbst-2026-treffen/0a99ae51c7-1789112521/logo-idt-sgl.png) 17.11.2026 Frankfurt am Main - [ Google Calendar ](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action=TEMPLATE&text=IDT%20%7C%20SGL%20Symposium&dates=20261117%2F20261118&location=Frankfurt%20am%20Main&details=The%20IDT%20%7C%20SGL%20Sealing%20Technology%20Symposium%20brings%20together%20around%20100%20specialists%20to%20discuss%20current%20challenges%20in%20plant%20operation%20and%20sealing%20technology.%0AThe%20program%20covers%20flange%20assembly%20and%20calculation%2C%20quality%20assurance%20during%20turnarounds%20and%20the%20PFAS%20restriction%20process%2C%20as%20well%20as%20digital%20workflows%20and%20new%20applications%20for%20AI.%20Speakers%20from%20industry%20and%20engineering%20bring%20different%20perspectives%2C%20practical%20experience%20and%20current%20developments%20to%20the%20discussion.) - [ Outlook ](https://outlook.office.com/calendar/0/deeplink/compose?path=%2Fcalendar%2Faction%2Fcompose&rru=addevent&allday=true&subject=IDT%20%7C%20SGL%20Symposium&startdt=2026-11-17T00%3A00%3A00&enddt=2026-11-18T00%3A00%3A00&location=Frankfurt%20am%20Main&body=The%20IDT%20%7C%20SGL%20Sealing%20Technology%20Symposium%20brings%20together%20around%20100%20specialists%20to%20discuss%20current%20challenges%20in%20plant%20operation%20and%20sealing%20technology.%0AThe%20program%20covers%20flange%20assembly%20and%20calculation%2C%20quality%20assurance%20during%20turnarounds%20and%20the%20PFAS%20restriction%20process%2C%20as%20well%20as%20digital%20workflows%20and%20new%20applications%20for%20AI.%20Speakers%20from%20industry%20and%20engineering%20bring%20different%20perspectives%2C%20practical%20experience%20and%20current%20developments%20to%20the%20discussion.) - --- - [ Calendar file (.ics) ](https://idt-gaskets.com/company/news/where-to-meet-idt-fall-2026.ics) The IDT | SGL Sealing Technology Symposium brings together around 100 specialists to discuss current challenges in plant operation and sealing technology. The program covers flange assembly and calculation, quality assurance during turnarounds and the PFAS restriction process, as well as digital workflows and new applications for AI. Speakers from industry and engineering bring different perspectives, practical experience and current developments to the discussion. #### Valve World Expo ![](https://idt-gaskets.com/media/pages/unternehmen/news/im-dialog-mit-der-branche-wo-sie-idt-im-herbst-2026-treffen/5780ff104a-1789112520/logo-valve-world-expo.png) 01.12.2026 - 03.12.2026 Hall 1 Booth D57 Messe Düsseldorf [Website](https://www.valveworldexpo.de/) - [ Google Calendar ](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action=TEMPLATE&text=Valve%20World%20Expo&dates=20261201%2F20261204&location=Messe%20D%C3%BCsseldorf%2C%20Hall%201%2C%20Booth%20D57&details=We%27ll%20close%20the%20year%20with%20a%20focus%20on%20pumps%20and%20valves%2C%20bringing%20two%20sealing%20technology%20perspectives%20to%20the%20technical%20program.%0APTFE%20in%20Pumps%20and%20Valves%0AWhat%20role%20will%20PTFE%20and%20mPTFE%20play%20in%20pumps%20and%20valves%20in%20the%20future%3F%20J%C3%B6rg%20Skoda%20moves%20the%20discussion%20beyond%20a%20simple%20choice%20between%20PTFE%20and%20an%20alternative%2C%20looking%20instead%20at%20how%20to%20build%20a%20robust%20materials%20strategy%20with%20technically%20qualified%20options.%0APumps%20and%20Valves%3A%20What%20Does%20It%20Take%20to%20Stay%20Leak-Tight%3F%0AAlexander%20Arnold%20looks%20at%20sealing%20performance%20from%20the%20perspective%20of%20the%20valve%20as%20a%20complete%20system.%20Using%20gland%20packings%20as%20an%20example%2C%20he%20shows%20why%20the%20sealing%20element%20cannot%20be%20considered%20in%20isolation%3A%20its%20interaction%20with%20the%20valve%20and%20actual%20operating%20conditions%20is%20just%20as%20important.%0A%0AWebsite%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valveworldexpo.de%2F) - [ Outlook ](https://outlook.office.com/calendar/0/deeplink/compose?path=%2Fcalendar%2Faction%2Fcompose&rru=addevent&allday=true&subject=Valve%20World%20Expo&startdt=2026-12-01T00%3A00%3A00&enddt=2026-12-04T00%3A00%3A00&location=Messe%20D%C3%BCsseldorf%2C%20Hall%201%2C%20Booth%20D57&body=We%27ll%20close%20the%20year%20with%20a%20focus%20on%20pumps%20and%20valves%2C%20bringing%20two%20sealing%20technology%20perspectives%20to%20the%20technical%20program.%0APTFE%20in%20Pumps%20and%20Valves%0AWhat%20role%20will%20PTFE%20and%20mPTFE%20play%20in%20pumps%20and%20valves%20in%20the%20future%3F%20J%C3%B6rg%20Skoda%20moves%20the%20discussion%20beyond%20a%20simple%20choice%20between%20PTFE%20and%20an%20alternative%2C%20looking%20instead%20at%20how%20to%20build%20a%20robust%20materials%20strategy%20with%20technically%20qualified%20options.%0APumps%20and%20Valves%3A%20What%20Does%20It%20Take%20to%20Stay%20Leak-Tight%3F%0AAlexander%20Arnold%20looks%20at%20sealing%20performance%20from%20the%20perspective%20of%20the%20valve%20as%20a%20complete%20system.%20Using%20gland%20packings%20as%20an%20example%2C%20he%20shows%20why%20the%20sealing%20element%20cannot%20be%20considered%20in%20isolation%3A%20its%20interaction%20with%20the%20valve%20and%20actual%20operating%20conditions%20is%20just%20as%20important.%0A%0AWebsite%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valveworldexpo.de%2F) - --- - [ Calendar file (.ics) ](https://idt-gaskets.com/company/news/where-to-meet-idt-fall-2026.ics) We'll close the year with a focus on pumps and valves, bringing two sealing technology perspectives to the technical program. **PTFE in Pumps and Valves** What role will PTFE and mPTFE play in pumps and valves in the future? Jörg Skoda moves the discussion beyond a simple choice between PTFE and an alternative, looking instead at how to build a robust materials strategy with technically qualified options. **Pumps and Valves: What Does It Take to Stay Leak-Tight?** Alexander Arnold looks at sealing performance from the perspective of the valve as a complete system. Using gland packings as an example, he shows why the sealing element cannot be considered in isolation: its interaction with the valve and actual operating conditions is just as important. ![Jörg Skoda](https://idt-gaskets.com/media/pages/team/joerg-skoda/0bfb0708be-1667745833/js-400x400.jpg) ###### Jörg Skoda Technical Director [ +49 201 855110 ](tel:+49%20201%20855110)[ j.skoda@idt-dichtungen.de ](mailto:j.skoda@idt-dichtungen.de) ![Alexander Arnold](https://idt-gaskets.com/media/pages/team/alexander-arnold/ea1cdc77a5-1765818628/alex-400x400.jpg) ###### Alexander Arnold Field Engineering & Support [ +49 151 5875 5841 ](tel:+49%20151%205875%205841)[ a.arnold@idt-dichtungen.de ](mailto:a.arnold@idt-dichtungen.de) ## Newsletter Immediate insights into the practice of industry and sealing technology. Where technology lives. Information on [privacy](https://idt-gaskets.com/privacy-policy).