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.
Since decades, ETCC is the best coating congress in the world. The ETCC 2026 will be as social as possible for a maximum of interaction between participants and sponsor representatives thanks to daily social events available to all participants.
The complete Congress Programme consists of 3 days of Lectures in several sections, a Poster section, an Exhibition, Awards - Best Lecture, Young Scientist and Alain CLAUSE Award – ATIPIC, Social evening with Roundtable discussion and a SummerSchool. 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 presentation
09.45 – 10.15 : Sessions
10.15 – 10.45 : Coffee break
10.45 – 12.15 : Sessions
12.15 – 13.15 : Lunch
13.15 – 15.15 : Sessions
15.15 – 16.00 : Coffee break
16.00 – 18.00 : Sessions
19.00 – 21.00 : Optional – Guided tours of Prague at night
20:00 : Optional – Gala dinner
Tuesday
30.6.
09.00 – 09.30 : Opening ceremony
09.30 – 10.15 : Plenary presentation
10.15 – 11.00 : Coffee break
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
Thursday
2.7.
09.00 – 09.45 : Plenary presentation
09.45 – 10.15 : Sessions
10.15 – 10.45 : Coffee break
10.45 – 12.15 : Sessions
12.15 – 13.15 : Lunch
13.15 – 15.15 : Sessions
15.15 – 16.00 : Coffee break
17.00 – 17.30 : 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