PROGRAMME
The European Technical Coatings Congress 2026 in Prague is a gathering of experts from academia and industry specializing in the development and production of coatings. This unique professional program will bring together leading scientists, developers, manufacturers, representatives of distributors of raw materials and additives, and industry experts to discuss the future of surface treatment technologies.
The complete Congress Programme consists of 3 days of Lectures in three sections, a Poster section, an Exhibition, Awards and a Summer School. Optionally, it will be possible to participate in a Gala dinner or a Guided tour historical center of Prague.
Preliminary Daily Schedule
Monday
29.6.
13.00 – 17.00 : Summer School
Optional: From 15.00 – Arrival, accommodation, free time in the city
Wednesday
1.7.
09.00 – 09.45 : Plenary lecture
10.00 – 11.30 : Sessions
11.30 – 12.30 : Lunch
12.30 – 14:30 : Sessions
14:30 – 15.00 : Coffee break
15.00 – 17.00 : Sessions
19.00 – 22.00 : Optional – Gala dinner Optional – Guided tours of Prague at night
Tuesday
30.6.
09.15 – 09.30 : Opening ceremony
09.30 – 10.15 : Plenary lecture
10.15 – 11.00 : Coffee break + Poster presentations
11.00 – 12.30 : Sessions
12.30 – 13.30 : Lunch
13.30 – 15.30 : Sessions
15.30 – 16.00 : Coffee break
16.00 – 18.00 : Sessions
18:00 – 20:00 : Networking Reception + Poster presentations
Thursday
2.7.
09.00 – 09.45 : Plenary lecture
10.00 – 11.30 : Sessions
11.30 – 12.30 : Lunch
12.30 – 14:00 : Sessions
14.00 – 14.15 : Coffee break
14.15 – 14.45 : Final Plenary Lecture
14.45 – 15.15 : Awards and Closing ceremony
Main Congress Topics
Coatings for wood • Coatings for corrosion protection• Coatings for construction• Adhesives, sealants, inks• Pigments, fillers, additives• AI & digitalization • Sustainability and defossilisation• Processing, production, application techniques• Modelling, measuring, testing• Safety, legislation and regulation
Congress Headlines
AI and Digitalization as the Next Step in Advancing Paint Production
Exploring how artificial intelligence and digitalization is revolutionizing formulation, quality control, and automation in coatings manufacturing.
Sustainable and Bio-Based Coatings: The Future of Eco-Friendly Protection
Innovations in renewable raw materials, low-VOC solutions, water-based coatings, and biodegradable coatings to meet environmental and regulatory demands.
Smart and Functional Coatings: Advancing Performance and Protection
Development of self-healing, responsive, multi-functional and innovative anti-corrosion coatings for enhanced durability, energy efficiency, and industrial applications.
Industry Exhibition at ETCC 2026 – Showcase Your Innovations!
As part of the European Technical Coatings Congress 2026, a specialized industry exhibition will take place, providing companies and innovators with the opportunity to present their latest products, technologies, and solutions in the field of coatings, paints, and surface treatments, as well as laboratory and process analysis and testing.
Venue: Congress Hotel Foyer