Innovations in polymeric coatings

Synopsis

This two-day symposium aims to cover the field of polymeric coatings and promote new developments in the field. Through a combination of workshops, academic and industrial presentations and panel discussion, attendees will learn the fundamentals of polymeric coatings as well as learning about new developments in the field and real-world applications of coating technology. Presentations will focus on disruptive technologies within the field of polymeric coatings used in marine, textile, construction, and barrier coatings for packaging as well as key drivers for new developments with a call for abstracts in the following areas:

• New developments in polymeric coatings technology and processes
• Innovations in coating efficiency and performance
• Characterisation of coatings
• Developments in sustainable coatings
o Lower PCF products
o Adopting sustainable materials
• Policy and regulatory considerations on coatings

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Attendees

This symposium aims to bring together leading researchers from both academia and industry working in the field of polymeric coatings to promote collaboration and new developments. The event will provide networking opportunities between industry and academia to develop new connections and facilitate knowledge sharing.

There will be a poster session to allow early career researchers to present their work and network.

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Programme

The programme will be confirmed in due course.

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Sponsorship information

Please see the sponsorship pack and email conferences@soci.org to let us know which package you are interested in.

 

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Call for posters

Contributions are invited from both academic and industrial researchers working in the field of polymeric coatings to submit an abstract for a poster presentation. An abstract of maximum 250 words indicating title, authors and institution should be sent to conferences@soci.org by Thursday 30 April 2026 with the subject line “Innovations in polymeric coatings - abstract submission”. An abstract template can be downloaded and prizes will be awarded for the best poster.

 

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Accessibility Grants

SCI accessibility grants are available to support SCI members with disabilities, long term health conditions, those who require a carer, and members who are nursing parents to attend SCI events. Download an application form to apply for a grant.

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Venue and Contact

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Booking Process/Deadlines

Booking terms and conditions

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CPD Info

All delegates attending this meeting are able to claim CPD points.

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Organising committee

Gordon Armstrong, University of Limerick
Richard Greenwood, University of Birmingham
Samantha Molina Gutierrez, Synthomer
James Wickson, Croda Europe
Zhenyu Jason Zhang, University of Birmingham

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