The 2024 American Coatings Show (ACS) concluded on May 2, with a total of 588 exhibitors, over 138,800 square feet of exhibit space, and over 9,000 total participants. Exhibits at the 2024 event were met with enthusiasm and engagement for their impressive displays and instructive product demonstrations. Registrants lined the halls of the convention center for the first two days of the show, in anticipation of opportunities for networking and establishing new business connections.

The concurrent American Coatings Conference (ACC) was a marked success as well, with some 931 attendees from 29 countries taking advantage of 96 selected presentations and learning opportunities, clustered in 16 topical sessions. During the conference, the 2024 American Coatings Award was presented to Michael Krayer, Senior Scientist & Global Technology Manager – Dispersions & Resins North America, and Sean William Bullis, Chemist II - Architectural Coatings; and keynoter Dr. Robert Roop, senior vice president and CTO at Axalta Coating Systems delivered a thought-provoking address.

“Building on more than a decade of success for this award-winning industry event that has become a major platform for companies to showcase products and conduct business, we were so pleased with the turnout and feedback from attendees who value the learning and networking experiences the event brings,” said Cheryl Matthews, Senior Vice President of Events and Expositions for the American Coatings Association. “Whether it’s information obtained at the product presentations or coatings research presented at the conference, we are grateful and proud to bring this valuable event back for industry and look forward to another successful event in 2026,” said Matthews.”

“The industry experienced three days full of networking opportunities at the leading North American coatings event. Exhibitors and attendees were very excited to make connections and enhance their industry knowledge. We are already looking forward to seeing you again in Indianapolis May 5 – 7, 2026,” said Matthias Janz, Director of Trade Shows at Vincentz Network.

For more information about the American Coatings Show & Conference, visit https://american-coatings- show.com/conference/. 

The American Coatings Show and Conference is hosted by AC Media, in collaboration with the American Coatings Association and Vincentz Network. The biennial trade show and technical conference is dedicated to serving as a global business platform and educational forum for the paint and coatings industry, offering a complete spectrum of current and future trends and technologies.