06. - 07. May 2025 | Cologne, Germany

EC Conference | Bio-based Coatings 2025

Experience the future of the coatings industry at the EC Conference Bio-based Coatings 2025! This conference is the ideal platform to benefit from expert knowledge, high-level networking and learn first-hand about the latest innovations in the field of bio-based coatings and sustainability. Take advantage of the many expectional networking opportunities to connect with other experts and key industry leaders and exchange ideas with the right people.

Don’t miss your chance to actively shape the future of sustainable coatings!

What you can expect during the two day conference:

Cutting-edge topics and insights:

  • Discover the latest innovations in bio-based raw materials, optimised formulation strategies, and scalable solutions for sustainable coatings. Learn how regulatory trends, cost efficiency, and sustainability are shaping the market and driving advancements.

Several hours for networking and sharing ideas:

  • Welcome get-together: Kick off the conference with drinks and snacks, allowing you to meet fellow participants and speakers in a relaxed atmosphere.
  • Interactive Discussion Groups: Dive deeper into key topics with moderated group discussions during the event.
  • Exclusive networking dinner: Enjoy an evening of exceptional dining and meaningful conversations with your peers.

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 industry meeting point 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 months before 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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