MODIFIED BINDERS: FOUR DECADES OF INNOVATION – Presented by Dr Jean-Pascal Planche.

This one-of-a-kind hybrid Masterclass will be hosted by our SATBinderrr international keynote speaker, renowned asphalt and bitumen expert Dr Jean-Pascal Planche, on Friday 4 September. The Masterclass will explore lessons learned in the field of modified binders from four decades of experience, research, development and practical application. View Dr Planche’s bio here.

Dr Planche will lead discussions including the ins and outs of feedstock selection, process parameter control, and bitumen-polymer stability, to name a few. This is truly a must attend session for all from the bitumen end-user to the binder modifier to the binder supplier, and all between.

THIS MASTERCLASS IS REGISTERED FOR CPD POINTS AND OPEN TO EVERYONE.

Attendance at this hybrid half-day session is free for SATBinderrr conference delegates. This page is for in-person registration for other parties. Should you wish to register for online attendance, please click here. 

DATE: FRIDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2026

VENUE: The Capital Zimbali Conference Centre
6 Zimbali Drive (or 5 Corkwood Drive), Zimbali Estate, Dolphin Coast, Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

TIMES: Registration & coffee: 07:00am.
Masterclass: 08:00 – 12:30.

Sponsored by Tekfalt Binders, Roadspan & Sabita

MASTERCLASS HIGHLIGHTS