The Waterborne Symposium is seeking submissions from academia, government, and industry presenting novel research results in all aspects of Coatings. The 51st Annual International Waterborne, High-solids, and Powder Coatings Symposium is a five-day event bringing together coatings formulators, chemists, managers, business owners, industry suppliers, students, and educators to network and learn about the latest research and technology in the field of paint and coatings. Waterborne offers educational and technical presentations to create a profound understanding of coatings’ theory, science, manufacturing, and marketing to highlight the improvement of coatings performance and functionality beyond traditional expectations.

2024 Speaker’s Format

Speakers will be presenting on February 7, 8, and 9, 2024. The Waterborne Symposium Technical Committee will be responsible for coordinating all speakers and the agenda. Abstracts are due by October 2, 2023. The technical committee will send abstract acceptance letters by November 1, 2023. Our goal is to further the advancement of coatings technology through these speaker platforms.

The Waterborne Symposium Committee will be reviewing the abstracts based on their technical content and contribution. All presentations must be original (1st time presented), non-commercial, and should represent recent advancements in coatings science or related disciplines. Presenters are selected based on the submitted abstracts. All speakers must submit an original paper for publication in our annual proceedings book. Company logos on presentation slides are acceptable; however, commercial presentations or those containing multiple trade name references will be rejected. 

Papers pertaining to new and emerging technologies related to materials, processes, production, characterization, application, and markets in the field of surface coatings are considered. Suggested topics include (but are not limited to):

• Novel waterborne materials
• High solids
• New technologies
• Nano (structure or technology)
• Architectural coatings
• Protective coatings
• Emulsion
• Renewable/bio-based coatings
• Corrosion and adhesion
• Functional coatings
• High throughput
• UV
• Pigments/additives
• Weathering/durability
• Wood coatings
• Powder coatings advancements

To read the official guide for authors click here.  

To submit an abstract click here.