EC Conference | Bio-based & Water-based Coatings 2025
The EC Conference Bio-based & Water-based Coatings is the meeting point for all scientist and experts in the fields of bio-based and water-based coatings as well as sustainability. The conference provides a platform to learn about the latest advancements, breakthroughs, and trends and offers the opportunity to hear from experts, researchers, and industry leaders who can share their insights and knowledge.
Our conference offers expectional networking opportunities with key industry experts. We facilitate chances for you to connect and exchange ideas with the right people.
What you can expect during the two day conference:
- Technical presentations on topics such as:
- CO2 Footprint of binders based on edible oils, formulating greener architectural paints, biobased, sustainable additive derived from pure New Zealand wool, sustainable specialty methacrylates, Bio-based solutions for high-performance coatings, Bio-based solvents, New binder for very low VOC stain and burnish resistant matte paints, pioneering bio-based additives
- Several hours for networking and exchanging ideas:
- Welcome get-together with drinks and snacks prior to the conference, allowing you to meet fellow participants and speakers for deeper discussions during the event
- Interactive Discussion Groups during the conference
- A special networking event at the famous Chocolate Museum in Cologne. Engage with all conference attendees and speakers while wandering through the facinating displays and learning about the art of chocolate making from bean to bar, finishing the day with an exclusive networking dinner in the muesuem. (All included in the conference fee.)
Why you should attend:
Further information
Call for Speaker
Be one of the experts and present your developments on bio-based coatings or water-based coatings to a community of more than 100 participants.
Please scroll down to “Audience” to find out more about this prestigious community, which has been meeting regularly for several years. We invite you and your company to introduce yourself with a technical presentation (25 minutes + 5 minutes Q&A).
Submission Deadline: 15 November 2024
Notification of acceptance: 6 December 2024
Conference Schedule
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Audience
Attendance at this conference is important for experts from R&D, laboratory, marketing, production and general management who are involved in bio-based and/or water-based coatings. Paint manufacturers, raw material suppliers, equipment suppliers, end-users and research institutes as well as universities from all over the world are all potential beneficiaries of the high-level presentations and the unique networking opportunities.
Participant structure:
At the EC Conferences you will meet exactly the right people for your network!
Industry Sector: Over 40% of attendees are coatings manufacturers and 20% are from academia and research.
Department: 75 % of attendees either operate in research and development or work in laboratories.
Past attendees:
AC MARCA Adhesives · ACTEGA · AGC INC. Kashima Plant · Alfred Willich · Alpas · Arcelik · Ardex · Arkema · ASK Chemicals · Atlas Copco Airpower · Barbot · Barnices y Tintas · BASF · Baumit · BCD Chemie · Betek Boya · Blackburn Chemicals · BLANCHON · Borchers · BOSS Paints · Buildcare · Celey-Chemie · Cembrit · Chomarat · Chryso · CIDETEC · Clariant · CNRS · Coatings and Plastics Consulting Services · Cosun Biobased Products · Cromology Research and Industry Savoie · Csic icv · Deka Boya · Denmark Technical University · Dow Europe · Dow Silicones · DPI · Draco · Drost Coatings · Eastman · Eigenmann & Veronelli · Elementis · Enke-Werk · Eurovia · Evonik · Finsa Financiera Maderera · Freudenberg Sealing · Gremmler Bauchemie · Hanno Werk · Helios · Hempel · hubergroup · Hutchinson · Huntsman · IMA · Impress Decor · Ingevity · IOM · Itech · Jotun · Keele University · Kempropol Kimyasal Maddeler · KeraKoll · Koc University · Kraton Chemical · Krüss · Lanxess · Lawter · Lechler · Lehmann & Voss · Leonhard Kurz Stiftung · Lott-Lacke · Lumiforte · Mankiewicz · Marmara University · Michelman · Mirka · Mitsubishi Chemical UK · Möller Chemie · Momentive · Mondi Jülich · N. Benasedo · Nordic Formulation Technology · Nouryon Functional Chemicals · Novacel · Novelis · OQ Chemicals · Organik Kimya · Osaka Organic Chemical · Oxiteno · Polish Security Printing Works · Polygon Chemie · PPG · Roberlo · Röhm · Saes Getters · Safic-Alcan · Salchi Metalcoat · SC Köber · Shark Solutions · Sherwin Williams ·
Sika · Sir Industriale · SNCZ · Socomore · Solvay Specialty Polymers · Stahl · surfactor · Synthomer · Synthopol Chemie · Tambis · Tanatex Chemicals · Technische Universität Darmstadt · Technical University Denmark · Teknos · TER Chemicals · TU Chemnitz · Uniterra · University of Padova · University Stuttgart · UVEX SAFETY Gloves · Uzin UTZ · Valeo Wiper Systems · Vanora · VELUX · Vinavil · Wacker Chemie
Impressions
Venue
Radisson Blu Hotel
Messe Kreisel 3
50679 Köln
https://www.radissonhotels.com
A room block for conference participants is available. You will receive further information as well as a booking form together with your confirmation.
Fees & Services
| 1.350 € | Loyalty- Rate* |
| 1.350 € 1.550 € | Super-Early Bird Fee (for all bookings received in 2024) Early Bird Fee |
| 1.850 € | Standard Fee |
| 1.550 € | Live Stream / On Demand Package |
| 0 € | Full-time students, not older than 25 years |
Stated conference fees are net prices. The Early Bird rate is available until 9 weeks prior to the conference.
*The Loyalty Rate applies to past participants only.
The fee includes:
- Digital proceedings
- List of delegates
- Networking dinner
- Lunch & Coffee Breaks
Hotel accomodation is not included in the registration fee.
Students who fail to turn up without notifying the organizer will be liable to pay penalty of 200€.
The booking is binding for you and will be charged even if you do not attend without canceling in advance. For further information on our cancellation policy, please click here.
Sponsorship opportunities
Please contact Anette Pennartz for detailed information and individual packages.
