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Abstracts for the 53rd Annual International Waterborne, High-Solids and Powder Coatings Symposium are due Sept. 1, 2025.
June 10, 2025
By: DAVID SAVASTANO
Editor, Ink World Magazine
The Waterborne Symposium seeks submissions of original, novel research from scholars, government researchers and industry professional that advances knowledge across all dimensions of coatings science and engineering. The 53rd Annual International Waterborne, High-solids and Powder Coatings Symposium is a five-day event running from Feb. 8-13, 2026, bringing together coatings formulators, chemists, managers, business owners, industry suppliers, students, and educators to network and learn about the latest research and technology in the field of paint and coatings. This five-day academic forum convenes a diverse community of coatings formulators, chemists, industry leaders, suppliers, students, and educators to disseminate and critically examine emerging research and technological innovations within the field. Through a rigorous program of scholarly and technical presentations, the Symposium seeks to advance a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical frameworks, scientific methodologies, manufacturing processes, and commercial strategies underpinning coatings technology. Particular emphasis will be placed on research that demonstrates significant enhancements in coatings performance, functionality, and application beyond conventional paradigms. Submissions notably commercial in nature will not be accepted. 2026 Speaker’s Format Speakers will be presenting on Feb. 11-13, 2026. The Waterborne Symposium Technical Committee will be responsible for coordinating all speakers and the agenda. The technical committee will send abstract acceptance letters by Oct. 1, 2025. The goal is to further the advancement of coatings technology through these speaker platforms. Written papers are due Dec. 1, 2025. The criteria for the presentations are listed below: • Required: The symposium requires a written paper, a presentation, a speaker biography, and picture. • Presentations: Please email presentations for accepted abstracts to melanie.heusser@usm.edu on or before Jan. 31, 2024. Presentations can also be mailed via CD or USB to: Melanie Bryan, 118 College Dr., Box 5050, Hattiesburg, MS 39406. All presentations must be in 16:9 ratio and PowerPoint format (no PDFs). The symposium does not distribute the presentations, only the written papers. • Content: The Waterborne Symposium Committee will be reviewing the abstracts based on their technical content and contribution. All presentations must be original (first time presented) and non-commercial. Presenters are selected based on the submitted abstracts. All speakers must submit an original paper for publication in the annual proceedings book. Presentations must be original and should represent recent advancements in coatings science or related disciplines. Company logos on presentation slides are acceptable; however, commercial presentations or those containing multiple trade name references will be rejected. • Time: Presentations should be no less than 20 minutes and no longer than 30 minutes. The symposium invites papers pertaining to new and emerging technologies related to materials, processes, production, characterization, application, and markets in the field of surface coatings. Suggested topics include (but are not limited to): • Novel Waterborne Materials • High Solids • New Technologies • Nano (structure or technology) • Architectural Coatings • Protective Coatings • Emulsion • Renewable/Bio-based Coatings • Corrosion and Adhesion • Functional Coatings • High Throughput • UV • Pigments/Additives • Weathering/Durability • Wood Coatings • Powder Coatings Advancements • Integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Coatings • Smart and Functional Coatings • Self-Healing Materials • Formulating • Sustainability and Eco-Friendly Innovations The Waterborne Symposium thanks everyone for their valued support of students, staff, faculty, and programs at the School of Polymer Science and Engineering at The University of Southern Mississippi. For more information or submission instructions, please visit www.waterbornesymposium.com.
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