The European Coatings Symposium has run every two years since 1995. The meeting returns to the UK for the first time in 20 years and will be held in Cambridge from 21-23 September 2027.
There will be a training day aimed at students and newly hired industrialists on the 20 September. The conference will then run from 9am on the 21 September until after lunch on the 23 September. There will be speaking slots available via submitted abstracts, as well as a poster session. There will be a conference dinner held in the historic dining hall of Gonville and Caius College.
Registration details and the call for abstracts will follow later in 2026.
Online Registration
Registration will open September 2026
Fees Include - lunch all three days plus conference dinner on Wednesday evening.
Programme
Programme subject to change
Tuesday 21st September
08:00 Registration
09:00 Opening comments
09:15 Keynote talk | Jon Howse
10:00 Tea/Coffee break
10:30 – 12:00 Parallel sessions for submitted talks
12:30 Lunch
13:30 Keynote Talk | Willi Schaebel
14:20 – 16:00 Parallel sessions for submitted talks
16:00 Tea/Coffee break
16:30 Flash poster talks
17:00 Poster session and wine reception
Wednesday 22nd September
08:30 Registration
09:00 Keynote Talk | Marco Marengo
09:50 Parallel sessions for submitted talks
11:10 Tea/coffee break
11:40 Parallel sessions for submitted talks
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Keynote Talk
14:50 Parallel sessions for submitted talks
16:10 Tea/Coffee break
16:40 Parallel sessions for submitted talks
19:00 Dinner in Gonville and Caius College
Thursday 23rd September
08:30 Registration
09:00 Keynote Talk
09:50 Parallel sessions for submitted talks
11:10 Tea/coffee break
11:40 Parallel sessions for submitted talks
12:30 Closing ceremony followed by lunch
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Here are our Keynote speakers, more details to follow
Prof Wilhelm Schaebel | Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany
Dr Laurence Talini | CNRS, Paris
Prof Jon Howse | University of Sheffield, UK
Prof Mahesh Tirumkudulu | IIT Bombay, India
Call for Abstracts
We welcome abstract submissions for both oral presentation and poster. Please specify your preference in your covering email.
Please download the abstract template below and email your abstract to deborah@constableandsmith.com
DEADLINE - 31 January 2027
NOTIFICATION - 31 March 2027
Poster Size
If your abstract has been accepted - the poster boards at 2m high x 1m wide so suitable for A0. We have to use Velcro (which will be provided) so not suitable for cloth posters.
We look forward to seeing you in Cambridge!
DOWNLOAD THE ABSTRACT TEMPLATE HERE
When complete please email your abstract to deborah@constableandsmith.com specifying your preference in the covering email.
Exhibitors & Sponsors
The conference will be complemented by a concurrent exhibition, featuring leading equipment manufacturers.
More details to follow
If you are interested in exhibiting please contact deborah@constableandsmith.com
Venue
The conference will be held in the University of Cambridges, Gonville and Caius College, Chemical Engineering Building.
ACCOMMODATION
We have reserved 50 rooms in University accommodation on a first come
first served basis - please book through this link. USE CODE SEL37502
Accommodation Booking | Selwyn College
There are a number of hotel options nearby. Here are some suggestions
Arrival Information
Please check back nearer the time for joining instructions. These will also be emailed a week before the conference.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Please note that photography will take place during this conference. Images and footage may be used for promotional and marketing purposes by the organisers.
If you have any questions or would prefer not to be included, please speak to a member of the organising team at the registration desk or contact deborah@constableandsmith.com
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