April 28 – 30, 2025
  Omni William Penn
  Pittsburgh, PA

 

Coatings and Technologies for a Resilient Future

Through a series of specialized lectures from notable industry experts and focused technical sessions, ACA’s 2025 CoatingsTech Conference will offer an unprecedented opportunity for all levels of coatings professionals to participate and learn from each other. Embracing the theme, “Coatings and Technologies for a Resilient Future,” reflects current challenges and trends, and the key role coatings play in providing protection to our most valued objects and our critical infrastructure. The 2025 conference will feature the industry’s latest science and technology developments, including advance notice on technology-forcing factors to help the industry set a sustainable trajectory for meeting future market challenges.

Call for Papers

Abstract Submissions Due October 15, 2024

ACA is seeking technical papers and posters for its 2025 CoatingsTech Conference. Click the button below for important details, including Paper & Poster Topics, Information for Submitters, Award Competitions, Key Deadlines, and How to Submit Abstracts.

ACA Seeks Nominations for 2025 Mattiello Lecture Award

ACA is seeking nominations for the Joseph J. Mattiello Lecture Award at the 2025 CoatingsTech Conference. The selected award recipient will deliver a technical presentation on a phase of chemistry, engineering, human relationship, or other discipline fundamental to paint, coatings, varnish, lacquer, or related protective and decorative coatings. The presentation will consist of a lecture of 50 to 55 minutes, followed by a question and answer session. A completed paper must also be submitted for the conference proceedings and inclusion in ACA publications. Nominations and supporting materials must be received by Dec. 2, 2024

Preliminary Program Schedule
(Subject to Change)

 

MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Pre-Conference Technology Short Courses
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Welcome Luncheon & Keynote Address
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Conference Technical Sessions
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Networking Reception & Poster Session
TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2025
7:30 am – 9:00 am
Continental Breakfast &
Awards Presentations
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Conference Technical Sessions
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Luncheon & Technical Focus Lecture
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Conference Technical Sessions
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Networking Reception & Poster Session

 

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2025
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Continental Breakfast Poster Session
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Service Life Protection Session
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Luncheon
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Service Life Prediction Session

Sponsorship

ACA’s 2025 CoatingsTech Conference offers myriad sponsorship opportunities for your company to maximize its exposure before industry’s leaders. If you are interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact ACA’s Elizabeth Scuderi

Sponsorship Categories

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$2,500| BRONZE SPONSORSHIP includes:

  • Company logo on main CoatingsTech Conference page
  • Listing in onsite program materials
  • Signage at event

$4,500 | SILVER SPONSORSHIP includes the above +

  • one (1) complimentary registration to attend one (1) short course

$6,500 | GOLD SPONSORSHIP includes the above +

  • Linked company logo on CoatingsTech Conference registration page and in mobile app
  • one (1) complimentary registration to attend full conference

Sponsorship Opportunities

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$3,500 | Meeting Room WiFi

$6,500 | Conference App

MONDAY, APRIL 28
$3,500 | Short Course Continental Breakfast
$2,000 | Short Course Refreshment Break
$6,500 | Welcome Address/Opening Session Luncheon
$6,500 | Networking Reception & Student Poster Session

TUESDAY, APRIL 29
$6,500 | Continental Breakfast & Mattiello Award Lecture
$2,000 | AM Refreshment Break
$6,500 | Conference Luncheon
$2,000 | PM Refreshment Break
$3,500 | Networking Reception

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20: Service Life Prediction Symposium
$3,500 | Continental Breakfast
$2,000 | AM Refreshment Break
$6,500 | Symposium Luncheon
$2,000 | PM Refreshment Break

2023 Conference Photo Gallery

Conference Program

Suzanne Chang
Counsel, Government Affairs
schang@paint.org
202-719-3689

Sponsorship

Elizabeth Scuderi
Director, Events & Conference Programs
escuderi@paint.org
202-719-3701