Chicago to host ALCA Congress 2026 in May
The American Leather Chemists Association (ALCA) will hold its 2026 Congress in Chicago from May 19–22, bringing together members of the leather science and tanning sectors for technical presentations and industry meetings.
The technical programme will include a keynote address by President and CEO of Nuti Ivo Group Fabrizio Nuti, who is also president of UNIC - Concerie Italiane and vice president of COTANCE. His presentation will focus on developments and perspectives from the global tanning industry.
Other presentations include Cromogenia Units Leather Division presenting research titled “Blood Veins: Origin, resistance & control strategies”, which examines structural aspects of leather and approaches to process control and performance improvement.
The congress will also include events marking the 120th anniversary of ALCA, with an evening gathering held at Wrigley Field on May 20.
