Events from Tue, Oct 27, 2026 – Tuesday, May 4, 2027 – American Coatings Association

�ƶ��̾� Member Webinar: State Affairs Network Update for Colorado, Texas & Washington

Danielle Chalom — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000

All �ƶ��̾� members are invited to participate in the State Affairs Network Update webinar for Colorado, Texas, and Washington. This free, web-based meeting will focus on priority issues across the states, including PFAS, chemicals management, packaging, extended producer responsibility initiatives, and other topical updates from �ƶ��̾�’s lobbyists and �ƶ��̾� Government Affairs staff. Updates on relevant bills will be discussed as well as an outlook for the 2026 session.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the webinar.

�ƶ��̾� Member Webinar: State Affairs Network Update for Maryland, Missouri & New Hampshire

Danielle Chalom — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 19:00:00 +0000

All �ƶ��̾� members are invited to participate in the State Affairs Network Update webinar for Maryland, Missouri, and New Hampshire. This free, web-based meeting will focus on priority issues across the states, including PFAS, chemicals management, packaging, extended producer responsibility initiatives, and other topical updates from �ƶ��̾�’s lobbyists and �ƶ��̾� Government Affairs staff. Updates on relevant bills will be discussed as well as an outlook for the 2026 session.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the webinar.

�ƶ��̾� Member Webinar: State of the U.S. Paint and Coatings Industry — Geopolitics on Steroids

Danielle Chalom — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Today’s global supply chain is more affected than ever by the inevitable disruptions imposed by geopolitics. This has all businesses — whether global, regional, or local — on edge, as it is difficult to make decisions about the future when the present is so uncertain.

This free webinar will focus specifically on the U.S. paint and coatings industry, which is doing acceptably well, all things considered. However, both individual countries and geographic regions are rethinking how they trade and with whom. Webinar attendees will learn about the current state of the U.S. paint and coatings industry and its supply chain, hear forecasts for future performance, and gain deep insight into the economic and geopolitical dynamics that will shape the industry for years to come.

The webinar will be presented by George R. Pilcher, vice president, at The ChemQuest Group, Inc.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email.

The Coatings Summit

Danielle Chalom — Wed, 13 Jan 2027 05:00:00 +0000

The Coatings Summit is the global forum for C-level executives in the coatings industry. This year’s theme – Future-Proof Leadership: Strategies for Net Zero, AI, and Resilience – will inspire and equip leaders with the vision and strategies needed for the next era of the coatings industry.

�ƶ��̾� Annual Meeting

Daniel Tomasch — Sun, 14 Mar 2027 05:00:00 +0000

The 2027 �ƶ��̾� 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 �ƶ��̾�’s governance and member leadership, featuring meetings of �ƶ��̾�’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 �ƶ��̾� leadership, advancing technical excellence through research and innovation, or seeking to expand your professional network, the �ƶ��̾� Annual Meeting & CoatingsTech Conference offers a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and lead alongside the people shaping the future of coatings.

CoatingsTech Conference

Daniel Tomasch — Mon, 15 Mar 2027 04:00:00 +0000

European Coatings Show 2027

Danielle Chalom — Tue, 20 Apr 2027 04:00:00 +0000

The European Coatings Show offers the opportunity to gather with innovation leaders and discuss the latest developments in pigments, additives, adhesive and raw materials, intermediates for construction chemicals as well as laboratory and production equipment, testing and measuring equipment, application and environmental protection and safety work.

Eastern Coatings Show

Danielle Chalom — Tue, 04 May 2027 04:00:00 +0000

Hosted by the New England Society for Coatings Technology and the Metropolitan New York Coatings Association, the ECS offers educational and technical presentations, creating a profound understanding of the theory, the science, the manufacturing and the marketing of coatings to highlight the improvement of coatings performance and functionality beyond traditional expectations.