ECN Network Meeting 2026

GLOBAL PROGRAM

Wednesday 3th June 2026

Travelling to Düsseldorf
18:30 Dinner at Schnellenburg

Thursday 4th June 2026

Conference opening Tom Wustenberghs/President FIAT IFTA/President BDB
Welcome by BDK (Thies Heinrich – GE)/Opening speech on 150 years of cremation in Germany
Presentation on forensic investigation in Germany (Prof. Dr Benjamin Ondruschka – GE)
Hospitality in the funeral sector (Milo Berlijn)
Presentation on architecture for crematoria (Benchmark Architects – UK)
Visit to the trade fair (BEFA)

Friday 5th June 2026

Presentation on animal crematoriums (Kevin Spurgeon – UK)
Presentation on the econimic and social impact of grieve. (Prof.Dr. Carl Becker-GE)
Presentation on sustainability, cremation and charities (Ecotree – DK)
Closing of conference day 2 and announcement of location for 2027 conference
Visit to the trade fair (BEFA)
Visit to brewery with dinner (Bierbrauhaus)