Hosted by the RSC Surface Coatings Special Interest Group
Join us for an inspiring, knowledge‑packed day exploring the future of coatings science. Advances in Coatings will bring together leading innovators, researchers, and industry specialists to share cutting‑edge developments shaping the next generation of coating technologies.
This year’s programme focuses on two areas that are key to Advances in Coatings:
• AI in Formulation and Coating Chemistry
Uncover how artificial intelligence and data‑driven tools are transforming formulation strategies, accelerating experimentation, and opening new opportunities for predictive coating design.
• Challenges in Coating Characterisation: “The Devil in the Coating”
Delve into the complex world of coating behaviour, performance, and analytical techniques—and discover what really happens beneath the surface.
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Poster Session: Advances in Coatings
Students, postdoctoral researchers, and recent graduates are encouraged to participate in our poster session, with prizes awarded for the best entries. Deadline for poster title submission 1st August 2026.
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Conference Fees
- RSC Member: £80
- Non‑RSC Member: £100
- RSC Student: £20
- Non‑RSC Student: £25
Included in the Registration Fee
All delegates will receive:
- Arrival tea and coffee
- Mid‑morning refreshments
- Lunch
- Mid‑afternoon refreshments
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The Exchange
Assembly Room, The Exchange, The Exchange, 3 Centenary Square, Birmingham, B1 2DR, UK
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