COATINGSTECH CONFERENCE 2023: ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS
June 26 – 28, 2023
ACA is seeking technical papers and posters for its 2023 CoatingsTech Conference. This biennial conference features a multi-track forum, industry awards, and presentation opportunities for both industry professionals and students, and will follow the theme, “Coatings Technologies: Adaptation in a Complex World.”
Key Deadlines
ALL Abstract Submissions Due: December 8, 2022
Speaker Notification of Acceptance: Jan. 16, 2023
Student Poster Notification of Acceptance: Feb. 10, 2023
Submission of Completed Paper for Best Paper Consideration: April 10, 2023
Submission of All Other Completed Papers: April 21, 2023
Paper Poster Topics
Papers and posters on the following topics are being sought and will be considered:
Advances in Analytical Methods &Technology ♦ Application/Manufacturing/Processing Equipment ♦ Architectural Coatings ♦ Biocidal Control (e.g., preservation, surface protection, antifouling) ♦ Corrosion and Adhesion ♦ Functional Coatings ♦ High-throughput Testing ♦ Infrastructure Coatings ♦ Nanotechnology ♦ Pigments & Other Additives ♦ Powder Coatings ♦ Protective Coatings ♦ Radiation-cured Coatings ♦ Renewable/Bio-based Coatings ♦ Transportation Coatings ♦ Waterborne Coatings ♦ Weathering & Durability ♦ Wood Coatings ♦ Health, Safety and Environmental Regulations/ Sustainability: Hazard Communication & Labeling ◊ Hazardous Air Pollutants & Indoor Air Quality ◊ Life-cycle Assessment ◊ Life Safety Engineering ◊ Volatile Organic Compounds ◊ Waste Minimization
Guidelines & Important Information for Submitters
To submit a paper or poster, please provide a maximum 1,500-character abstract by filling out the form that follows. An asterisk (*) denotes a required field.
Also, please note the following:
- Those submitting abstracts for consideration should know that, if accepted, they will be expected to provide their full paper or poster and make an in person presentation.
- Submitters must indicate intent to be considered for the CoatingsTech Best Paper Award (click the check box)
- In order to comply with the expectations of conference attendees, use of commercial trade names or product names is not permitted. All abstracts and subsequent paper submissions must be non-commercial in content.
- All abstracts will be reviewed by the CoatingsTech Conference Program Committee, and acceptance decisions will be based on originality, quality, and relevance to the coatings industry.
- After abstracts are reviewed and accepted, all presenters will be required to submit a paper and presentation by the indicated deadline for publication in the CoatingsTech Program Proceedings. NOTE: To be considered for the CoatingsTech Award, your paper be submitted by April 10, 2023
- Each speaker is required to register for the CoatingsTech Conference and will receive complementary registration for the day of the presentation. (Speakers also benefit from a full CoatingsTech Conference discount should they desire to attend sessions on other days.)
- Speakers will not be compensated and are expected to pay their own travel, lodging, and per diem expenses.
- Student registration fees are heavily discounted, and student travel stipends may be available.
NOTE: Submissions will be published at ACA’s discretion and ACA will retain the right to publish or republish such submissions.