07.10.23
The American Coatings Association (ACA), in partnership with Vincentz Network (VN), is seeking abstract submissions for research to be presented at the 2024 American Coatings Conference (ACC). This major coatings industry technology forum will take place from April 30 to May 2, 2024 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, and is held concurrently with the American Coatings Show (ACS).
Papers will not be accepted if they have been previously presented or published elsewhere.
The broad areas of interest include the following
Adhesives and sealants
Architectural coatings (interior and exterior)
Automotive coatings (OEM and refinish)
Bio-based coatings
Coatings production technology
Coatings on plastics
Digitalization
Epoxy coatings
Functional coatings
Grinding & dispersing
Industrial coatings
Measurement and testing
Printing inks
Polyurethane coatings
Protective coatings (marine and corrosion protection)
Radiation-cured coatings
Water-based coatings
Wood coatings
It is critical that submitted abstracts, posters, papers and slides for the conference proceedings be non-commercial and focused exclusively on technical/scientific content. The use of trade names must be avoided wherever possible.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The conference organizers select presentations for the 2024 American Coatings Conference based on three key criteria:
scientific significance;
novelty; and
potential technical value to the industry.
The oral presentations will be approximately 25 minutes followed by 5 minutes for discussion All submitted papers will be considered by the conference organizers for possible publication. ACA retains the first right of first refusal on all presentations accepted for the 2024 American Coatings Conference.
AMERICAN COATINGS AWARD
The outstanding paper will be honored with the American Coatings Award. Sponsored by ACA and VN, the recipient of this prestigious award will receive $2,500 and an attractive sculpture.
CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
For all accepted abstracts, the author must register for and attend the ACC or the presentation/poster will be withdrawn. Presenters will be offered free and/or discounted conference registration. Co-authors attending the conference must pay the full conference fee.
Student research is encouraged, and students whose work is accepted will be eligible for travel support from ACA industry sponsors.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
Submission of title and abstracts: October 2, 2023
Notification of acceptance to speakers: November 7, 2023
Submission of full technical papers for the conference proceedings: February 20, 2024
Papers will not be accepted if they have been previously presented or published elsewhere.
The broad areas of interest include the following
Adhesives and sealants
Architectural coatings (interior and exterior)
Automotive coatings (OEM and refinish)
Bio-based coatings
Coatings production technology
Coatings on plastics
Digitalization
Epoxy coatings
Functional coatings
Grinding & dispersing
Industrial coatings
Measurement and testing
Printing inks
Polyurethane coatings
Protective coatings (marine and corrosion protection)
Radiation-cured coatings
Water-based coatings
Wood coatings
It is critical that submitted abstracts, posters, papers and slides for the conference proceedings be non-commercial and focused exclusively on technical/scientific content. The use of trade names must be avoided wherever possible.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The conference organizers select presentations for the 2024 American Coatings Conference based on three key criteria:
scientific significance;
novelty; and
potential technical value to the industry.
The oral presentations will be approximately 25 minutes followed by 5 minutes for discussion All submitted papers will be considered by the conference organizers for possible publication. ACA retains the first right of first refusal on all presentations accepted for the 2024 American Coatings Conference.
AMERICAN COATINGS AWARD
The outstanding paper will be honored with the American Coatings Award. Sponsored by ACA and VN, the recipient of this prestigious award will receive $2,500 and an attractive sculpture.
CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
For all accepted abstracts, the author must register for and attend the ACC or the presentation/poster will be withdrawn. Presenters will be offered free and/or discounted conference registration. Co-authors attending the conference must pay the full conference fee.
Student research is encouraged, and students whose work is accepted will be eligible for travel support from ACA industry sponsors.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
Submission of title and abstracts: October 2, 2023
Notification of acceptance to speakers: November 7, 2023
Submission of full technical papers for the conference proceedings: February 20, 2024