03. - 04. Dec 2025 | Cologne, Germany

EC Conference PFAS and Reformulating PFAS-free Coatings 2025

PFAS (Perfluorinated and Polyfluorinated Chemicals) are synthetic fluorine compounds that comprise a group of over 10,000 substances known for their exceptional technical properties. Characterised by stable carbon-fluorine bonds, these compounds effectively repel water, dirt and grease. Despite concerns about potential health risks, their widespread use continues because of their remarkable resistance to heat and chemicals. But change is on the horizon: Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden are pushing for an EU-wide ban on PFAS from 2026. Over the past few years, these countries have been analysing different PFASs, assessing their uses and potential risks, leading to a draft proposal for the ban. 

How can industry meet this impending challenge? Discover the full details on PFAS, including which substances are of most concern, which are less critical and which alternatives are already available. Learn about the areas with the most potential for innovation as well as the current limitations. 

At this conference, international experts will present the latest developments and innovations related to PFAS and their alternatives. 

Topics: 

  • PFAS – Materials 
  • Alternatives for PFAS 
  • Regulatory Compliance Challenges  

Why you should attend:

Hand-picked programme

The team behind the European Coatings Show evaluates and selects the most innovative and novel presentations on PFAS and reformulating PFAS-free coatings to offer a high-quality relevant programme.

Team work

Don’t just listen, join in. Not only you are affected by the changes to PFAS legislation, but also the majority of the coatings community. Attend this conference not only to find out more, but also to join in the discussion and influence the important future together with like-minded people.

Unique networking

Coatings experts from all over the world gather to present their newest innovation, discuss the latest ideas and make new, relevant contacts. Have your personal questions answered by the right people.

In the thick of it instead of just being there

Everyone is talking about PFAS. In this conference, we will not only look at the alternatives to PFAS that are already available and their properties, but also take a closer look at the materials themselves. Can everything be lumped together or do we need to differentiate? What challenges will the change in legislation bring with it and how can we prepare for it? Be there when experts from science and business finally look at this topic together.

Further information

Call for Speakers

Take the opportunity and become a speaker at the second EC Conference on PFAS and Reformulating PFAS-free Coatings. 

Reasons to present: 

  • Present your work results to an international audience from industry and academia 
  • Benefit from the results of other coatings experts 
  • Exchange views on what moves or hinders you in your daily business 

Please scroll down to “Audience” to find out more about this prestigious community, which is going to meet for the second time. We invite you and your company to introduce yourself with a technical presentation (25 minutes + 5 minutes Q&A).

Submission Deadline: 5 May 2025

Notification of aceptance: 31 May 2025

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Zeit Programmpunkt Referent:innen
12:30 Uhr Welcome Get-together including a lunch snack
13:00 Uhr Start of conference
16:30 Uhr End of Conference
18:00 Uhr Networking Dinner

Conference Schedule

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Zeit Programmpunkt Referent:innen
12:30 Uhr Welcome Get-together including a lunch snack
13:00 Uhr Start of conference
16:30 Uhr End of Conference
18:00 Uhr Networking Dinner

Audience

Attendance at this conference is important for experts from R&D, laboratory, marketing, production and general management who are involved in formulating with any kind of PFAS materials or PFAS-free alternatives. 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:

ASPIDIA, BASF, Carl Zeiss Vision, Daikin Industries, Dörken Coatings, Dunmore Europe, Eastman Chemical Company, Elval Colour Single Member , EMPA, Evonik, Fibertex Nonvowens, Fraunhofer IFAM, Fraunhofer ISC, Fundacion Tecnalia Research and Innovation, GGB Bearing Technology, GOVI, GROUPE SEB, Henkel, Indorama Ventures, Jotun, JTI, Kanat Boya, Kromachem, Lanxess, Laticrete Internatioanl, Leitat, Lubrizol, Micro Powders, Mitsui Chemicals Europe, Mohawk International Services, Momentive, Nanize, omniTechnik, Owens Corning, Rhein-Chemotechnik, Rise research institute of Sweden, Safran, Shamrock Technologies, Surface Contacts, Syensqo, Taconic International, Wacker Chemie, Yordas Group

Venue

Radisson Blu

Messe-Kreisel 3
50679 Köln

A room block for conference participants is available. You will receive further information with your confirmation.

Fees & Services

1.350 €Super-Early Bird (available until 31.12.2024)
1.550 €Early Bird Fee (available until 30.09.2025)
1.850 €Standard Fee (incl. On-Demand Package)
1.850 €On-Demand Package

You don’t have time on the day of the event?

Then our on-demand package is just right for you.
You will receive access to the recording and
presentations for 4 weeks after the conference.
0 €Full-time students, not older than 25 years
Limited seats

Stated conference fees are net prices. The On-Demand Package is included in the Super Early Bird, Early Bird and Standard conference fee.

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

Interested to become a sponsor? Please contact Anette for further information on sponsorship opportunities.

Anette Pennartz

Director Sales and Audience Development

Anette Pennartz

Director Sales and Audience Development

Registration

Registration – PFAS 2025
Customers from within the EU (exception Germany) please complete in order to be able to participate in the reverse charge procedure.
Payment method
Registration fees
*The student fee applies to full time students up to the age of 25 years. Students who fail to attend without notifiying the organiser will be liable to pay a penalty of 200€.
Stated conference fees are net prices. 19% German VAT has to be added.
Conditions of Participation
Other

We will send you an order confirmation by e-mail. This e-mail includes all import information about the event. Stated conference fees are net prices. Hotel accomodation is not included.

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