ACA Annual Meeting & CoatingsTech Conference ’27

The 2027 ACA Annual Meeting (March 14-16) & CoatingsTech Conference (March 15-18) brings together industry leaders, technical experts and emerging professionals from across the paint and coatings value chain for a week of collaboration, innovation, and strategic engagement.

This event serves as the annual gathering for ACA’s governance and member leadership, featuring meetings of ACA’s Standing Committees, Subcommittees, and Councils. Members have the opportunity to help shape industry priorities, exchange insights on critical business and regulatory issues, and contribute to the development of programs and initiatives that advance the coatings industry.

Complementing the governance meetings, the CoatingsTech Conference delivers a technical program focused on the latest advancements in coatings science, technology, sustainability, manufacturing, and product innovation. Through expert-led and student poster presentations, attendees gain practical knowledge and forward-looking perspectives on the trends and technologies transforming the industry.

This blended event is  designed to provide insights into economic trends, workforce development, among many other things, and features keynote speakers, peer-driven roundtables and a tour of the Tnemec facility in Kansas City.

Beyond the meetings and presentations, attendees can build meaningful connections through networking receptions and peer-to-peer engagement opportunities that foster collaboration across disciplines, companies, and generations of industry professionals.

Whether you are helping guide the future of the industry through ACA leadership, advancing technical excellence through research and innovation, or seeking to expand your professional network, the ACA Annual Meeting & CoatingsTech Conference offers a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and lead alongside the people shaping the future of coatings.

See you in Kansas City!