06. - 07. May 2025 | Cologne, Germany

EC Conference | Bio-based Coatings 2025

The EC Conference Bio-based Coatings is the meeting point for all scientist and experts in the field of bio-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:

5th conference for Bio-based Coatings

Established for years and with very good ratings regarding the quality of the presentations, this event is the branch meeting in Europe

Several hours for networking

Meet international coatings experts of the industry and interact with your peers during the welcome get-together, interactive discussion groups and a special networking dinner

Hand-picked programme

Dive deep into topics such as CO2 footprint of binders, bio-based solvents, bio-based photo-initiators, graphene-based additives and many more

Meet the right people

At the EC conferences you will meet exactly the right people for your network! Over 60% of our conference participants come from the coatings manufacturing and research industry

Further information

Conference Schedule

The detailed conference programme will be published 4 month prior to the conference.

Be the first to receive the conference programme. Sign up here!

2025 Programmdownload Biobased and Waterbased Coatings

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

1.850 €Standard Conference Fee (incl. On-Demand)
1.350 €Super Early Bird Conference Fee (incl. On-Demand)
(valid for all bookings received in 2024)
1.550 €Early Bird Conference Fee (incl. On-Demand)
(valid until 25.02.2025)

No time to take part in the event but interested in the content?

Then our on-demand package is just right for you!

The package includes the presentations and recording of the conference and will be available to you until 4 weeks after the event

1.850 €On-Demand Package
1.350 €Super Early Bird Fee: On-Demand Package
(valid for all bookings reiceved in 2024)
1.550 €Early Bird On-Demand Package
(valid until 25.02.2025)

The fee includes:

  • Digital proceedings
  • Recording
  • List of delegates
  • Networking dinner
  • Lunch & Coffee Breaks

Stated conference fees are net prices. VAT of 19 % must be added. Hotel accomodation is not included in the registration fee.

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

2025 Registration EC Conference Bio-based Coatings
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
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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