EC Conference | Understanding 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:
Further information
Call for Speakers
Take the opportunity and become a speaker at the second EC Conference Understanding 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: 9 May 2025
Notification of aceptance: 2 June 2025
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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:
3M Healthcare | AGC Chemicals Europe | Akzonobel | ATP adhesive Systems | ASPIDIA | BASF | Berghof Fluoroplastic Technology | Bhogale Coatings & Paints | BIC Violex | Carl Zeiss Vision | Covestro | Daikin Industries | Dörken Coatings | Dunmore Europe | Eastman | Elval Colour Single Member | EMPA | EssilorLuxottica | Evonik | Fibertex Nonvowens | Fraunhofer IFAM | Fraunhofer ISC | Fundacion Tecnalia Research and Innovation | GGB Bearing Technology | GOVI | GROUPE | Gujarat Fluorochemicals | Henkel | Indorama Ventures | Jotun | JTI | Kanat Boya | Kromachem | Lanxess | Laticrete International | Leitat | Micro Powders | Mitsui Chemicals Europe | Lubrizol | Mohawk International Services | Momentive | Nanize | omniTechnik | Owens Corning | Oxyphen | Rhein-Chemotechnik | Rise research institute of Sweden | Roberlo | Safran | Shamrock Technologies | Socomore | Surface Contacts | Syensqo | Taconic International | Victrex | 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.
