The 2025 Coatings Trends & Technologies (CTT) Summit concluded with more than 60 technical presentations, a sold-out exhibit hall, and strong participation from coatings professionals worldwide. Hosted September 3-5 at The Westin Lombard, the annual event once again brought together leading formulators, manufacturers, suppliers, and researchers to highlight the latest developments in coatings science and applications.

Select sessions were recorded live and are now available for free on-demand streaming at here. Presentations include the Keynote Panel Discussion, “Real-World Successes in AI-Enabled Coatings Innovation,” along with several other technical highlights:

• N-Butylpyrrolidone (NBP) as a Green Solvent to Replace NMP in Industrial Coating Applications

• Organo-Siloxane Surfactant as Substitute for Forever Chemicals — Reactive Versus Nonreactive

• Safety Data Sheet Authoring Made Easy — Streamline SDS Authoring and Distribution Tasks

• Crawl, Walk, Run — How to Successfully Deploy AI in the Lab

• Revolutionizing Coatings with Advanced Multifunctional Technologies

In addition to its education and exhibit program, the Summit also featured presentation of the 2025 PCI Lifetime Achievement Award to Patrick O’Neill, global synthesis and pilot manufacturing director at PPG. The award recognizes professionals who have made outstanding contributions to the coatings industry over the course of their careers.

The Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit will return to Lombard in 2026, scheduled for September 15-17, 2026 — the week after Labor Day, running Tuesday through Thursday. More information, including agenda updates and registration details, will be available at www.coatingsconference.com.