The IDC convention 2006 will take place in Bologna Italy, from the 1- 5 November 2006. The traditional welcoming reception will take place on the 2^nd of November in the evening. On the 3^rd of November the attendees will have the opportunity to tour the Firbimatic factory in Bologna. On Saturday the 4^th of November there will be a half-day of presentations and reports from around the world. The IDC Banquet will be held in the evening, bringing the convention to a close. A special tour is being planned for November 5-9, ending in Milan, the host city of the Expo Detergo.