Coatings 2026: Safe and Sustainable by Design Surface Treatment and Coatings
Coatings 2026: Safe and Sustainable by Design Surface Treatment and Coatings
Part of the Coatings series
19 January 2026
16 February 2026
20 February 2026
1 April 2026
16 March 2026
13 April 2026
Thermal Spraying, Thin Films, Composite Coatings, Light Alloys, Coatings, Additive Manufacturing
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Welcome from the Chairs
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to welcome you to Coatings 2026: Safe and Sustainable by Design Surface Treatment and Coatings, which will take place in Athens, Greece, from 20–22 April 2026. This conference aims to bring together researchers, industry professionals, and experts from around the world to share the latest advancements, exchange ideas, and foster collaborations in the field of Surface Finishing.
The surface finishing industry faces growing challenges, including stricter environmental regulations such as REACH and the EU Green Deal, increasing demands for pollution control, and the need to adopt cleaner, more sustainable technologies. Balancing high performance with reduced environmental impact calls for a transition toward circular economy practices, smarter formulation and production tools, and the use of less toxic, bio-based materials. By joining forces across research, policy, and supply chains, we can create coatings that meet tomorrow’s standards while protecting our planet. Your presence and active contribution will be essential in shaping a more sustainable future for surface treatment.
Through keynote lectures, oral presentations, and poster sessions, our program is designed to offer an engaging platform for discussing cutting-edge research, emerging challenges, and future directions in the field.
We warmly encourage you to participate actively by presenting your work, joining discussions, and networking with fellow attendees. Beyond the scientific sessions, Athens offers a historic and vibrant setting to connect with colleagues while enjoying its rich culture and renowned cuisine.
We look forward to an inspiring and productive conference, and to welcoming you to Coatings 2026.
Sincerely,
Prof. Dr. Luca Magagnin
Prof. Dr. Eugenia Valsami-Jones
Dr. Alexandros Zoikis Karathanasis
Conference Secretariat
Ms. Shae Turner
Ms. Dušica Radovanović
Dr. Ana Sanchís
Conference Email: coatings2026@mdpi.com
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Event Chairs
“Giulio Natta” Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Prof. Magagnin is a Full Professor at Politecnico di Milano in the sections Chemical Engineering and Science and Materials Engineering. He is also President of the Italian Association of Metal Finishing (AIFM) and Board Member of the European Academy for Surface Treatments (EAST).
Among his research interests are the electrochemical and electroless deposition and the characterization of metallic, semiconductive, and dielectric films for microelectronics, surface treatments, and energy storage; the development of novel electrochemical processes for the practical fabrication of sensors and devices; and the investigation and optimization of electrochemical methods for the synthesis of nanostructures. Prof. Magagnin is also interested in, firstly, electrochemical processes for environmental remediation and, secondly, developing new redox flow batteries.
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, UK
In the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Birmingham, Prof. Valsami-Jones is Chair in Environmental Nanoscience and Director of the Facility for Environmental Nanoscience Analysis and Characterisation (FENAC). She is also Editor-in-Chief of Nanomaterials and joint coordinator of the Network for Safety and Sustainability of Chemicals and Materials (https://nsc-community.eu). In her research, Prof. Valsami-Jones is interested in understanding reactivity at the nanoscale, particularly nanoparticles interacting with pollutants and biota, biomineralization processes, and biomedical applications of nanomaterials. The interaction of various carbon- and metal-based nano-objects with biota in vitro and in vivo has been a focus of her work, and she has pioneered novel methods of labelling nanomaterials. She has also contributed to understanding the formation and stability of biogenic apatites.
For more than 20 years, Dr. Alexandros Zoikis Karathanasis has been actively involved in the surface finishing sector involving nanotechnology solutions. He acquired his PhD from the School of Chemical Engineering at the National Technical University of Athens in the field of nano-composite electrodeposited coating in 2010, and since then, has participated in and coordinated multiple EC-funded research and industrial projects in the field of coatings utilizing the principles of green chemistry and environmental protection. He is the CEO of Creative Nano and an advisor/consultant to many technological companies, with a main expertise in the upscaling of lab-scale results to industrial processes. He has published over 30 scientific and technical papers as well as a patent in the nanotechnology field.
Event Committee
Institute of Condensed Matter Chemistry and Technologies for Energy, National Research Council, CNR-ICMATE, Italy
Dr. Michele Ferrari is a Senior Researcher at CNR-ICMATE (Institute of Condensed Matter and Technologies for Energy) in Genova, Italy. He had an EU postdoc position with Dr. Miller’s group in 1994 at Max Planck Inst. for Colloids and Interfaces in Berlin. He was a visiting researcher (2001) at MPI-KG (Golm, Germany), MPI-PR (Mainz, Germany) (2006), UNISA (Adelaide, Australia)(2009) and INFLPR (Magurele, Romania) (2013).
Dr. Ferrari is a member of IN2 Universitat de Barcelona, COST European Action networks in Physics of Droplets (P21), (CM1101), (MP1106). His scientific interests include wetting, superhydrophobic and amphiphobic coatings, application in solar panels, marine environment, interfacial properties of surfactant systems and microgravity experiments (onboard Shuttle and ISS), AFM in studies of adsorption and self-assembly of amphiphiles at the liquid–solid interface, and 3D confocal profilometry for in vitro cell response screening for drug treatment.
Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta" (CMIC), Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Prof. Dr. Maria Vittoria Diamanti currently works as an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta" at the Politecnico di Milano, Italy, where she obtained her Ph.D. in Materials Engineering in 2009.
She is an international researcher who studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT, Cambridge, United States) in 2007 and served as a visiting professor at the Masdar Institute of Technology, Abu Dhabi, in 2012. Her current research focus is on Materials Engineering, specifically the production, characterization and applications of nanostructured titanium oxides, the optimization of the crystal structure, morphology, and thickness of oxides obtained by anodic oxidation or thermal treatment of valve metals (titanium, niobium, and tantalum), the production and characterization of photoactive materials that show photocatalytic activity and self-cleaning properties, the production of self-cleaning construction materials with improved energy performance and lower environmental impact, the evaluation of the corrosion resistance of active-passive metals (stainless steels, steel in concrete, titanium), and the development of memristive TiO2 films for electronics and sensing.
Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta" (CMIC), Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Prof. Dr. Lucia Toniolo is a Full Professor of Material Science and Technology at Politecnico di Milano, a member of the Teaching Board of the PhD course on “Materials Engineering”, and the Head of the scientific laboratory of Materials and Methods for Cultural Heritage at CMIC.
From 2012 to 2017, she served as President of the Cultural Heritage Center at Politecnico di Milano, and from 2015 to 2018, she was elected President of the Division of Environmental and Cultural Heritage Chemistry of the Italian Chemical Society.
In 2017, she was appointed as the Scientific Delegate of the Italian Ministry of University and Research for the European Research Infrastructure Heritage Science (E-RIHS), one year after becoming a Fellow of the International Institute for Conservation.
She is the author of about 110 publications in scientific peer-reviewed journals and 150 conference proceedings and book chapters, with a total of 2050 citations.
Prof. Fedel is an Associate Professor of applied physical chemistry at the University of Trento, where he obtained his PhD in materials engineering in 2010, followed by a postdoctoral research position developing protective coatings for steel based on environmentally friendly nanoparticles and conductive polymers.
He teaches courses on “Corrosion and degradation control of materials”, “Protection of Materials and Structures”, “Environmental chemistry”, “Applied Electrochemistry”, and “Chemistry for restoration” at the University of Trento and has international teaching experience at the University of Teheran, Iran, and at the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brazil. He has also held courses for industrial companies on corrosion protection.
He is a member of the International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE) and the Associazione Italiana di Metallurgia (AIM), among others, and serves on various editorial boards and contributes as a reviewer for international journals in the field.
His research focuses on electrochemistry, corrosion science, surface functionalization, and the fundamental and applied aspects of metal–environment interactions.
Prof. Mikhail R. Baklanov is a recently retired professor with extensive experience in information technology and surface chemistry. His expertise spans thin films, microfabrication, lithography, materials science, and nanomaterials.
He holds a Master’s degree, PhD, and Habilitation in physical chemistry and materials science from Novosibirsk State University and the Institute of Semiconductor Physics. Prof. Baklanov spent over 21 years at IMEC, the world-leading semiconductor research center in Belgium, where he led research and development on low-dielectric-constant (low-k) materials for advanced microelectronics.
Throughout his career, Prof. Baklanov has authored more than 600 publications, including over 400 papers in peer-reviewed journals, holds more than 40 granted patents, and has delivered over 100 invited talks at international conferences.
Prof. Blaz Stres is a Research Scientist and Professor at the National Institute of Chemistry (KI) in Ljubljana, Slovenia. After receiving his PhD degree in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from the University of Ljubljana in 2003, he continued to work there as a Researcher and Assistant Professor, alongside experiences abroad, as a researcher at Michigan State University, in the USA, and as a visiting professor at the University of Innsbruck, in Austria, among others.
His main expertise lies in the characterization of microbial communities using modern molecular tools and in their interactions with the environment, elucidating the structure–function relationships of bacterial, archaeal, protozoal, and fungal components. He is also interested in polymer degradation, big data analytics, biotechnology, and more.
Dr. Brusciotti is a Researcher and Project Manager at TECNALIA Research & Innovation, with a solid background in research and teaching.
After obtaining her Doctoral degree in Engineering Science from Columbia University, USA, in 2006, she continued to gain international experience, working as a researcher at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel and the Instituto Superior Tecnico in Lisbon, participating and coordinating projects dealing with surface and electrochemical characterization of organic/inorganic coatings for the corrosion protection of aluminium and magnesium alloys.
She joined TECNALIA in 2012, working on the modification of surfaces with different functionalities, including corrosion protection, anti-fouling, hydrophobic surfaces, etc., for various sectors of application. She has presented her work at numerous international congresses on electrochemistry and/or metal coatings, and has published several papers in international peer-reviewed journals. The main link between her various research projects is the use of electrochemical techniques to investigate the systems under study, with a more recent focus on the characterization of organic coatings deposited on metal substrates (Al and Mg alloys, steel).
A concern for the environment and sustainable development also characterizes her work, alongside a passion for teaching, specifically mentoring Master's and PhD students.
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6075-9321
Surface and Interface Engineered Materials (SIEM), Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, KU Leuven, Belgium
Prof. Jean-Pierre Celis is currently Emeritus Professor in the Department of Material Engineering at KULeuven, Belgium, where he received his Master’s in Metallurgical Engineering in 1972 and his Ph.D. in Applied Science in 1976. He became a Fellow of the Institute of Metal Finishing (GB) in 1990, and in 2010, he received the Doctor Honoris Causa degree from the Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Romania.
His research expertise is on the synthesis of functional coatings for tribological and microelectronic applications, and the unravelling of the tribocorrosion behaviour of materials and coatings in sliding contacts. Currently, he is also a Scientific Advisor at Falex Tribology N.V., a Belgian spinoff company of KULeuven.
Aliona Nicolenco is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie alumna, Senior Researcher and Project Leader in the Coatings and Surface Treatments Unit at CIDETEC Surface Engineering (Spain), specializing in the electrodeposition of functional alloys and composites, as well as the scale-up of laboratory processes to pilot production lines. She earned her PhD in Physical Chemistry from Vilnius University (Lithuania) in 2018, and subsequently joined the GNM3 Group at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, where she conducted four-year postdoctoral research. In recent years, her work has focused on developing advanced and sustainable coatings with tailored catalytic properties for hydrogen technologies, including the synthesis of non-noble metal catalysts and the design of active, durable surfaces for electrochemical applications.
Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta" (CMIC), Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Maria Pia Pedeferri is a Full Professor of Materials Science and Technology at the Polytechnic University of Milan. Her research focuses on three main areas: surface treatments of titanium using electrochemical techniques, optimization and characterization of the photovoltaic and self-cleaning properties of materials containing titanium oxide, and evaluation of the corrosion resistance of metallic materials and study of methods for their protection.
She also has the following roles: Member of the Board of Directors with NEST – Network for Energy Sustainable Transition and the Agritech Center, Scientific Advisory Board Member of Institut Mines-Télécom (IMT), President of AIMAT (Associazione Italiana di Ingegneria dei Materiali), Editor-in-Chief and Member of the International Advisory Board for the Journal of Applied Biomaterials and Functional Materials, Board Director of Fondazione Oronzio e Niccolò De Nora, Reviewer for MIUR (preselection and selection of SIR projects), and Referee for several international journals in the field of Materials Science and Engineering.
Plenary Speakers
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment, Deakin University, Australia
Professor Nick Birbilis is an internationally recognized leader in materials science and engineering. He is renowned for advancing the understanding of materials' durability and corrosion, including the development of corrosion-resistant materials. His work integrates advanced characterization, electrochemistry, and metallurgy, also having had significant impact across industry and defense (internationally).
Nick is presently the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment (SEBE) at Deakin University. Prior to joining Deakin, he held roles at the Australian National University as Dean of the College of Engineering, Computing and Cybernetics; and at Monash University, where he was Head of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Professor Birbilis’s research has been recognized by the UR Evans Award and the HH Uhlig Award. He is a Fellow of ASM International, NACE/AMPP, The Electrochemical Society, and International Society of Electrochemistry and Engineers Australia. He has published over 500 papers, holds more than 20 patents, and serves as the Editor-in-Chief of npj Materials Degradation.
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, UK
In the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Birmingham, Prof. Valsami-Jones is Chair in Environmental Nanoscience and Director of the Facility for Environmental Nanoscience Analysis and Characterisation (FENAC). She is also Editor-in-Chief of Nanomaterials and joint coordinator of the Network for Safety and Sustainability of Chemicals and Materials (https://nsc-community.eu). In her research, Prof. Valsami-Jones is interested in understanding reactivity at the nanoscale, particularly nanoparticles interacting with pollutants and biota, biomineralization processes, and biomedical applications of nanomaterials. The interaction of various carbon- and metal-based nano-objects with biota in vitro and in vivo has been a focus of her work, and she has pioneered novel methods of labelling nanomaterials. She has also contributed to understanding the formation and stability of biogenic apatites.
Invited Speakers
Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Technology, Chemistry Department,
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Dr. Dimitrios N. Bikiaris is a Professor at the Chemistry Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. His research interests include the synthesis and characterization of polyesters, the development of polymers using biobased monomers, the synthesis and characterization of copolymers, composites and nanocomposites, polymers recycling via various processes, modification of natural polymers, the use of polymers to remove contaminants (heavy metals, drugs, pigments, etc.) from urban and industrial sites, determination of microplastics in environment and its effect on living micro-organisms, etc.
His scientific work includes more than 530 published papers, with over 23.600 citations, and an h-index of 81 (Scopus). He is also the author of four chapters in international scientific books and holds 15 international and 2 Greek patents. He has participated in more than 64 research projects (national and international). He has developed strong collaborations with researchers from International Universities and Research Centers, as well as with more than 10 Greek companies. Moreover, he has been a reviewer in more than 150 international journals and is a member of editorial committees in 6 scientific journals. In 2023, Prof. Bikiaris was ranked 1st in Materials Science in the National ranking and 1128th in the World ranking.
Dr. Dirk Drees is the CEO and Tribology creativity specialist at Falex Tribology, working with a market leader in tribology test equipment, Falex Corporation, and MTM KULeuven to address many industrial issues related to friction, wear, and corrosion.
After obtaining his PhD in tribology and corrosion in the Department of Materials Engineering at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, he focused on applying tribocorrosion knowledge to materials, material surfaces, friction, wear, and corrosion processes to develop industrial solutions.
His main interests include industrial challenges requiring innovative test approaches and material solutions; projects of European consortia dealing with new materials for friction, wear, and corrosion challenges; materials and solutions for a better quality of life in relation to energy efficiency, wear resistance, friction control, biomaterials, and the recycling of lubricants or materials. He specialises in friction, wear, and corrosion phenomena, specifically how they occur, how to test them for industrial applications, and how to solve related customer problems.
Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramics, National Research Council of Italy (ISSMC CNR) Faenza (Ra), Italy
Magda Blosi, PhD in Industrial Chemistry, is a researcher at the Institute of Science, Technology, and Sustainability for Ceramics within the National Research Council (ISSMC-CNR). Her research focuses on developing eco-friendly synthesis methods for inorganic and hybrid nanomaterials, which are applied as functional coatings, (photo)catalysts, sorbents for water treatment, and antimicrobial materials. She has contributed to research projects at both national and EU levels, collaborating with industrial partners. Her project portfolio includes roles as Principal Investigator for national and international projects, alongside key contributions to over seven EU projects focused on Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) approaches to nanomaterials. She is a co-author of seven international patents and 90 scientific papers.
Polydopamine thin films/coatings growth and applications
Dr. Emerson Coy is an Associate Professor at the NanoBioMedical Centre, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland. He earned his Ph.D. in Nanosciences from the University of Barcelona and his D.Sc. in Materials Science from the AGH University of Science and Technology. Dr. Coy’s research explores the frontiers of nanomaterials and solid-state physics, focusing on topics such as hydrogen production using carbide-based nanomaterials, multiferroic thin films, and advanced nanomechanical characterization. His work bridges fundamental science and real-world innovation in clean energy and next-generation materials.
Multiscale and data-driven analysis of chemical vapor deposition processes
Andreas G. Boudouvis is a Professor in the School of Chemical Engineering (SChE) and former Rector, 2019-2023, of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). He has been SChE Dean (2013-2016), Head of the SChE Department of Process Analysis and Plant Design (2005-2007), Director of the SChE Computer Center (2009-2019) and Director of the Inter-Departmental Graduate Studies Program "Computational Mechanics" of NTUA (2011-2018, 2024-now). He holds a Diploma from NTUA (1982) and a PhD from the University of Minnesota (1987), both in chemical engineering. He has been a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Minnesota Supercomputing Institute (1989-90), Senior Visiting Research Fellow at the Army High Performance Computing Research Center, USA (1991), Visiting Professor at the Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France (2012), Visiting Researcher at the Fondation de Cooperation Scientifique Sciences et Technologies pour l’Aéronautique et l’Espace, Toulouse, France (2014) and Visiting Professor at the Johns Hopkins University, USA (2018-2019). He is among the founding members, as NTUA Rector, of the European University Alliance EULiST “European Universities Linking Society and Technology”, established in 2023 as a European University; EULiST co-Chair 2021-2023, Advisory Council member 2024- . Professor A. Boudouvis teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Transport Phenomena and Computational Methods. His research interests are in: computational transport phenomena; interfacial phenomena and especially electromagnetic effects at fluid interfaces; nonlinear phenomena including instabilities and pattern formation; multiscale analysis, model reduction and machine learning; large-scale scientific computing. A. Boudouvis is the recipient of the 2024 Award for Excellence in Academic Teaching. It is awarded by the Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas in memory of V. Xanthopoulos and S. Pnevmatikos.
Sergi Dosta has been a Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Physical Chemistry at the Universitat de Barcelona since 2007, and President of the ETSA (European Thermal Spray Association) since 2022. He has published more than 130 papers in high-level and internationally prestigious journals in the field, with an h-index of 34 according to the SCOPUS database, and more than 3,550 citations.
His experience lies strongly in the thermal spray field, and specifically in cold gas spray technology, collaborating with national and international research centres and companies. Numerous conferences in his research area have also benefitted from his participation on scientific committees.
Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta" (CMIC), Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Maria Pia Pedeferri is a Full Professor of Materials Science and Technology at the Polytechnic University of Milan. Her research focuses on three main areas: surface treatments of titanium using electrochemical techniques, optimization and characterization of the photovoltaic and self-cleaning properties of materials containing titanium oxide, and evaluation of the corrosion resistance of metallic materials and study of methods for their protection.
She also has the following roles: Member of the Board of Directors with NEST – Network for Energy Sustainable Transition and the Agritech Center, Scientific Advisory Board Member of Institut Mines-Télécom (IMT), President of AIMAT (Associazione Italiana di Ingegneria dei Materiali), Editor-in-Chief and Member of the International Advisory Board for the Journal of Applied Biomaterials and Functional Materials, Board Director of Fondazione Oronzio e Niccolò De Nora, Reviewer for MIUR (preselection and selection of SIR projects), and Referee for several international journals in the field of Materials Science and Engineering.
Sessions
S2. Advances in organic and hybrid coatings
S3. Advances in methods and equipment
S4. Surface finishing for additive manufacturing
S5. Application of the SSbD framework on the surface finishing industry
S6. Advances in thermal spraying
S7. Thin film technologies and applications
S8. Anodizing of light alloys
S9. AI tools and simulations
S10. Phasing out substances of concern from the surface finishing industry
Instructions for Authors
Coatings 2026 will accept abstracts only. The accepted abstracts will be available online on Sciforum.net during and after the conference. Moreover, participants will have the opportunity to contribute with a full manuscript to a Joint Special Issue related to the conference in the open-access journals Coatings and Nanomaterials with an 800 CHF discount on the publication fees.
The conference will be held fully in person; it is not possible to participate online.
Please note that abstract submission and conference registration are two separate processes. Please use your institutional email address for both processes.
To present your research at the event
- Create an account on Sciforum if you do not have one, and then click on ‘New Submission’ in the upper-right corner of the window; or, click on ‘Submit Abstract’ at the top of this webpage.
- Choose a session that is best suited for your research.
- Submit an abstract in English—the word limits are a minimum of 150 words and a maximum of 300 words.
- The deadline to submit your abstract is 19 January 2026.
- Upon submission, you can select if you wish to be considered for oral or poster presentation (or both). Following assessment by the Chairs and Scientific Committee, you will be notified by 16 February 2026 whether your contribution has been accepted for oral or poster presentation.
- Please note that, in order to finalize the scientific program in due time, at least one registration by any of the authors, denoted as the Covering Author, is required to cover the presentation and publication of any accepted abstract. The Covering Author registration deadline is 16 March 2026. Your abstract will be withdrawn if your registration is not complete by this date.
Oral presentations
Invited talks will be 30 minutes long, including questions (25-minute oral presentation + 5-minute Q&A). Short talks will be 15 minutes long, including questions (10-minute oral presentation + 5-minute Q&A). Please ensure that your slides are formatted in a widescreen (16:9) aspect ratio.
Poster presentations
Each presenter will be provided with a vertical poster board. Maximum poster size is limited to A0: 84 x 120 cm / 33 x 47 in (width x height) in the vertical orientation (portrait). Please print your poster prior to the conference. For suggestions on poster design, click the button below.
Registration
The conference will be held fully in person; it is not possible to participate online. The registration fee includes attendance at all conference sessions, morning/afternoon coffee breaks, lunches, and a conference bag. One single registration covers up to one oral and one poster submission. Participation in the conference is considered final only once the registration fees have been paid. The number of participants is limited: once the number of paid registrations reaches the maximum number of participants, unpaid registrations will be canceled.
When registering, please provide us with your institutional email address. This will accelerate the registration process.
Important Information
Please note that abstract submission and conference registration are two separate processes. During registration, please provide us with the same email address you used to submit your abstract(s). Otherwise, leave us a comment in the registration form, providing the email address used during the submission process. In addition, please use your institutional email address for both processes. If you are registering several people under the same registration order, please do not use the same email address for each person but their individual institutional email addresses. Thank you for your understanding.
In order to finalize the scientific program in due time, at least one registration by any of the authors, denoted as the Covering Author, is required to cover the presentation and publication of any accepted abstract. The Covering Author registration deadline is 16 March 2026. Your abstract will be withdrawn if your registration is not complete by this date.
Participants of the event will be able to download an electronic Certificate of Attendance by accessing their dashboards on Sciforum.net once the event is concluded. The certificates will be found under the "My Certificates" category.
Partnering Societies
Members from partnering societies are granted a 20% discount on all registration fees. Please ask the society representative for a discount code to activate your registration discount, or ensure that you provide us with proof of your membership in one of our partnering societies. Are you part of a society that isn't partnering with the conference? Contact us to discuss a possible partnership!
Group Registration
Groups of five or more attendees are offered a 10% discount on the registration fees. To enjoy this discount, you need to complete one multiple registration by selecting the number of people attending in each category (type of registration) during the first step of the registration process. Please note that no other discounts will be applicable.
Registration Fees
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Early Bird Until 20 February 2026 |
Regular Until 31 March 2026 |
Late From 1 April 2026 |
Supported documents | |
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| Academic | 500.00 EUR | 600.00 EUR | 650.00 EUR | |
| Undergraduate Student - Degree or Master | 200.00 EUR | 300.00 EUR | 300.00 EUR |
Degree or Master Certificate - Student card or ID |
| PhD Students | 250.00 EUR | 350.00 EUR | 350.00 EUR |
Student card or ID - PhD Enrollment document |
| Editorial Board Member or Guest Editor of Coatings | 350.00 EUR | 450.00 EUR | 500.00 EUR | |
| Author/Reviewer of Coatings or Nanomaterials | 400.00 EUR | 500.00 EUR | 550.00 EUR | |
| Non-Academic | 600.00 EUR | 700.00 EUR | 750.00 EUR |
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| Conference Dinner | 70.00 EUR |
Free Registration Options
| Chair, Invited Speaker, MDPI Guest |
Cancellation policy
| Cancellation of paid registration is possible under the terms listed below: | |
| > 2 months before the conference | Full refund but 100 EUR is retained for administration |
| > 1 month before the conference | Refund 50% of the applying fees |
| > 2 weeks before the conference | Refund 25% of the applying fees |
| < 2 weeks before the conference | No refund |
Disclaimer
In the unlikely event that MDPI deems it necessary to cancel the conference, all pre-paid registration fees will be reimbursed. MDPI shall not be liable for reimbursing the cost of travel or accommodation arrangements made by individual delegates.
Insurance
The organizers do not accept liability for personal accident, loss, or damage to private property incurred as a result of participation in Coatings 2026. Delegates are advised to arrange appropriate insurance to cover travel, cancellation, or medical costs, and theft or damage of belongings.
MDPI Conference Admissions Policy
- All registered conference delegates are asked to always wear their badges throughout the conference.
- Conference sessions, the catering area, and the poster area are solely restricted to badge holders. Any person attending these areas without a badge will be asked to leave the premises.
- Badge holders must not allow their badges to be worn by anyone else. Any failure to do so is likely to lead to the badge holder and the person wearing the badge being removed from the premises.
- Press badges are restricted to publishers, editors, journalists, broadcasters, and web bloggers associated with the conference subject area. Members of the press may be asked to produce accreditation in the form of a photocopy of a recognized press or media card, a business card, a letter from the editor, or an official web address linking to a press release in order to verify their position.
- Photographs and videos may be taken during the conference. Anyone attending the conference consents to such photography and filming without compensation and confirms that the Organizers shall be entitled to use such photographs and videos, which may include photographs and videos of visitors, for the purpose of marketing the conference in the future and for exploitation in any and all media, without liability.
Payment methods
Wire transfer, Credit card
Currencies accepted by this event
Swiss francs (CHF) , Euros (EUR) , US dollars (USD) , Pounds sterling (GBP) , Japanese yen (JPY) , Canadian dollars (CAD) and Singapore dollars (SGD)
Conference Dinner
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 8:00 pm EST
We invite you to join us at the Conference Dinner at the Royal Olympic Hotel, a family-run five-star property in the center of Athens, which will make your evening at the restaurant an experience to remember. The hotel lays just in front of the famous Temple of Zeus and National Garden, underneath the Acropolis, and only a 2-minute walk to the new Acropolis Museum.
The dinner will be at an additional cost of 70 EUR and will need to be booked separately in an independent registration. Please register and pay for it here before 3 April 2026 and save your seat. During the registration process, please indicate any dietary restriction in the comments.
You are welcome to bring any accompanying persons by booking their seats. Please note that registrations onsite will not be permitted.
Abridged Program
Monday, 20 April 2026
13:30 – 18:00 CET (Check-In: 12:30 CET)
Tuesday, 21 April 2026
9:00 – 18:00 CET (Conference Dinner: 20:00 CET)
Wednesday, 22 April 2026
9:00 – 18:30 CET
※ Please note that the schedule is subject to change.
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Keynote talk: Prof. Dr. Nick Birbilis |
Keynote talk: Prof. Dr. Eugenia Valsami-Jones |
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| S5. Application of the SSbD framework on the surface finishing industry | S9. AI tools and simulations (Part 1) | ||
| Opening Ceremony (Check-in from 12:30 CET with beverages) |
Lunch Break & Poster Session A Group Photo |
Lunch Break & Poster Session B |
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| Afternoon | S7. Thin film technologies and applications (Part 1) |
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-- S8. Anodizing of light alloys |
| Coffee Break | Coffee Break & Poster Session A | Coffee Break & Poster Session B | |
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S7. Thin film technologies and applications (Part 2) |
S2. Advances in organic and hybrid coatings (Part 2) |
Closing & Award Ceremony |
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| Welcome reception with drinks | Conference Dinner (20:00 CET) |
Detailed Program
Day 1 – Monday, 20 April 2026
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from 12:30 |
Check-In |
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13:30-13:45 |
Opening Ceremony |
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S7. Thin film technologies and applications (Part 1) |
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13:45-14:15 |
Emerson Coy |
TBA |
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14:15-14:30 |
Aliona Nicolenco | Electrodeposited low-Pt core-shell nanoparticles as oxygen reduction electrocatalysts for PEMFCs |
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14:30-14:45 |
Georgios Skordaris |
Annealing of Diamond-Coated Tools: A Flexible Approach to Enhancing Interfacial Fatigue Strength and Milling Performance |
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14:45-15:00 |
Luana de S. C. Carnaval |
Functional thin films from ultrasound-modified waste-derived pectin for coating applications |
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15:00-15:15 |
Alexandros Felix Tiniakos |
Using Layer-by-Layer (LbL) deposition to prepare modified GCE with functionalized and/or pristine Ti3C2Tx MXene-Graphene Oxide hybrids and their electrochemical evaluation |
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15:15-15:45 |
Coffee Break |
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S7. Thin film technologies and applications (Part 2) |
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15:45-16:00 |
Denis Romagnoli |
Modification of Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) to improve specific tribological characteristics for automotive steel components |
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16:00-16:15 |
Nafsika Angeliki Zafeiri |
Performance evaluation of self-cleaning antireflective coating for photovoltaic panels |
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16:15-16:30 |
Ehab AlShamaileh |
Functional Thin-Film Coated Electrodes for Electrochemical Detection of Microplastics in Water |
S3. Advances in methods and equipment |
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16:30-17:00 |
Dirk Drees Invited Speaker |
TBA |
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17:00-17:15 |
Alvise Bianchin |
High-Energy Ball Milling for the Synthesis and Liquid Predispersion of Nanoparticles |
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17:15-17:30 |
Giulia Gigante |
Unveiling Microstructure-Property Relationships for the Design of Sustainable HEA and Cermet Coatings through High-Resolution Nanomechanical 3D High-Speed Mapping |
S4. Surface finishing for additive manufacturing |
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17:30-17:45 |
Roberto Bernasconi |
Composite Resins with Self-Activating Properties for Direct Electroless Metallization of 3D-Printed Components |
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17:45-18:00 |
Anthony Bouzakis |
Micro-forging as a means for improving interlayer and surface mechanical properties in additive manufacturing |
Day 2 – Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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09:00-09:45 |
Nicholas Birbilis Keynote Speaker |
TBA |
S1. Advances in metallic and metal matrix composite coatings |
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09:45-10:00 |
Emilia Di Micco |
Nanostructured Silver Coatings for Optical Fiber Sensors: Deposition and Morphological Characterization |
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10:00-10:15 |
Filippo Zoia |
Effect of MoS₂ Nanoparticle Co‑Deposition on Nickel Composite Coatings from Succinic Acid Electrolytes |
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10:15-10:30 |
Song Lu |
Design high-entropy alloys as alternative binders |
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10:30-10:45 |
Athanasios Tzanis |
Electrodeposition of nanocomposite Ni/NCDs coatings with enhanced mechanical properties |
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10:45-11:00 |
Nikolaos Theodoropoulos |
Impact of ionomer optimization on performance of HT-PEM Fuel Cells at ultra-low Pt loadings |
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11:00-11:30 |
Coffee Break and Poster Session A |
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S5. Application of the SSbD framework on the surface finishing industry |
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11:30-12:00 |
Magda Blosi |
TBA |
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12:00-12:15 |
Athanasios Giannakopoulos |
Sustainability assessment and economic evaluation of novel coating solutions for replacing hard chromium coatings |
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12:15-12:30 |
Konstantina-Roxani Chatzipanagiotou |
Phasing out Critical Metals in Membrane Fuel Cells: Evaluating the environmental impact and risk of Pt substitution towards optimized cathode performance |
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12:30-12:45 |
Adamantia Kostapanou |
SSbD Assessment for High-Entropy Alloy Coatings |
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12:45-13:00 |
Eleonora Marta Longhin |
Developing a Tiered Safety Assessment Strategy for Safe and Sustainable by Design Applications |
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13:00-14:30 |
Lunch Break & Poster Session A |
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14:30-14:45 |
Presentations from Elval Colour and GEP |
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S2. Advances in organic and hybrid coatings (Part 1) |
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14:45-15:15 |
Dimitrios Bikiaris |
Catalyst selection and polymerization optimization of biobased poly(butylene succinate) for sustainable applications |
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15:15-15:30 |
Fabiola Brusciotti |
PFAS‑free sol‑gel hybrid coatings for sustainable cookware, glass and food‑packaging equipment |
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15:30-15:45 |
Carlos Ruzafa Silvestre |
PFAS-Free Organic and Hybrid Coatings Deposited by Atmospheric Plasma for Safe and Sustainable Leather Surface Finishing |
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15:45-16:00 |
Andrea Rosati |
The EnWaRec project: development of antiscaling and anticorrosion coatings for steel mill cooling water circuit |
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16:00-16:15 |
Chigozie Uzoh |
Encapsulation of urea with alkyd resin-starch membranes for controlled N2 release: synthesis, characterization, morphology and optimum N2 release—Process Safety and Environmental Protection |
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16:15-16:45 |
Coffee Break & Poster Session A |
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S2. Advances in organic and hybrid coatings (Part 2) |
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16:45-17:00 |
Woraphan Intaphan
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CO₂-Induced Amine Blushing and Heterogeneity in DGEBA/m-XDA Epoxy Coatings: FTIR and EIS Insights |
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17:00-17:15 |
Manasa Hegde |
Nanoparticle enhanced sol-gel coatings for erosion and fouling resistance in offshore wind turbine applications: A comparative study of metallic and carbon reinforcements |
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17:15-17:30 |
Aleksander Kucharek |
Coumaric acid coatings as a method of protecting Cu and brass against corrosion in NaCl |
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17:30-17:45 |
Gelareh Momen |
Toward Sustainable Ice Protection: Photothermal and Icephobic Polyurethane Nanocomposite Coatings |
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17:45-18:00 |
Oumaima Chajii |
Nanolignin Coatings from Rubia tinctorum Waste for Sustainable UV-Protective Textiles |
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18:00-18:15 |
TBA |
TBA |
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at 20:00 |
Conference Dinner - The restaurant is located at the top of the Royal Olympic Hotel (Address: Athanasiou Diakou 28, Athina 117 43, Grecia). |
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Day 3 – Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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09:00-09:45 |
Eugenia Valsami-Jones |
Making nano-enabled coatings safe and sustainable by design: opportunities and challenges |
S10. Phasing out substances of concern from the surface finishing industry |
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9:45-10:00 |
Mireille Rita Edith Poelman |
Development of Safe and Sustainable PFAS-Free Coatings: The BIO-SUSHY Approach |
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10:00-10:15 |
Michalis Kartsinis |
Cr6+- and Pd-Free Metallization of Plastics |
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10:15-10:30 |
Giovanni Bolelli |
The CoBRAIN project – an overview |
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10:30-10:45 |
Luca Magagnin |
Self-Activating Sprayable Resins for Sustainable Plating on Plastics |
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10:45-11:00 |
Alexandros Zoikis Karathanasis |
Eco‑Conscious Ni‑Based Nanocomposites as Hard Chromium Alternatives: Chemistry, Equipment Upgrades, SSbD Process Engineering, and Innovation Assessment |
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11:00-11:30 |
Coffee Break and Poster Session B |
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S9. AI tools and simulations (Part 1) |
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11:30-12:00 |
Andreas Boudouvis Invited Speaker |
TBA |
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12:00-12:15 |
Negin Madelat | Strategies for Improved Metal Coating Penetration in Porous Structures Using MITRe Modeling |
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12:15-12:30 |
Guillaume Brunin |
Atomic modelling using density-functional theory and machine-learned interatomic potentials, and process optimization through active learning |
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12:30-12:45 |
Saran Phosuwan |
AI-Assisted Mathematical Modeling of Nanostructured Coatings for Thermal Protection Using Differential Geometry and Multiscale Simulations |
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12:45-13:00 |
Justas Listauskas | Simulation-Based Evaluation of Wear-Resistant Hardfacing Seams on Tillage Coulter Points |
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13:00-13:15 |
Samira Nazari |
Mitigation of Wind Turbine Losses Using Simulation-Based Investigation of Micro-Engineered Antifouling and Anti-contamination Surface Technologies |
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13:15-14:30 |
Lunch Break & Poster Session B |
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S9. AI tools and simulations (Part 2) |
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14:30-14:45 |
Jerome Muller |
Multiscale simulation of PVD coating on complex objects in motion—From gas phase modelling to atomic-scale film growth |
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14:45-15:00 |
Francisco Daniel García Romero |
A Multiscale Modelling Framework for Adhesion, Etching and Ni Deposition in Cr(VI)-Free Metallization of Polymers |
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15:00-15:15 |
Romain Baudson |
Integrating Simulation and Electrochemical Insights for Nickel-Based MMC Coatings |
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15:15-15:30 |
Santiago Muiños-Landin |
Generative and Evolutionary Approaches for Safe and Sustainable Acid Selection in Advanced Coating Processes |
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15:30-15:45 |
Johannes Peter Seif |
Digital Innovation for PFAS-free Coating Development: The PROPLANET Replication Tool |
S8. Anodizing of light alloys |
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15:45-16:15 |
Maria Pia Pedeferri Invited Speaker |
Engineering Functional Surfaces through Anodic Oxidation |
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16:15-16:30 |
Lutfi Bilal Tasyürek | TiO2 nanotubes produced by two-step anodization on hydrogen detection and electrical characterization |
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16:30-16:45 |
TBA |
TBA |
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16:45-17:15 |
Coffee Break & Poster Session B |
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S6. Advances in thermal spraying |
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17:15-17:45 |
Sergi Dosta |
TBA |
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17:45-18:00 |
Sima Alidokht | Deformation Mechanisms in Cold-Sprayed Cantor Alloy Coatings: Microstructural Characterization and Computational Analysis |
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18:00-18:15 |
Grzegorz Kubicki |
MAX phase ceramic coatings fabricated by aerosol cold spray |
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18:15-18:30 |
Lorenzo Miconi |
High-temperature sliding wear performance of HVOF-sprayed TiC-HEA coatings |
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18:30-18:45 |
Alvise Bianchin | Flexible Manufacturing Approach of High-Entropy and Compositionally Complex CerMet Feedstock for Thermal Spray Applications |
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18:45-19:00 |
Awards & Closing Ceremony |
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※ Please note that the schedule is subject to change.
Poster Sessions
Poster Session A
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Posters: A1 – A24
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Tuesday, 21 April 2026 | 11:00–11:30, 13:00–14:15, 16:15–16:45 EEST
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Please note that posters should be set up on Tuesday morning (before 11:00) and must be removed by 18:30 on the same day.
Poster Session B
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Posters: B1 – B23
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Wednesday, 22 April 2026 | 11:00–11:30, 13:15–14:30, 16:45–17:15 EEST
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Please note that posters should be set up on Wednesday morning (before 11:00) and must be removed by 19:15 on the same day.
Guidelines:
- Please print your poster before the conference and bring it with you. We will not provide on-site printing services or print it for you in advance.
- Posters should not be hung up or taken down during sessions with ongoing presentations. Please do so only during breaks, before sessions begin.
- Each presenter will be provided with a vertical poster board. Note that the maximum poster size is limited to A0: 84 x 120 cm / 33 x 47 in (width x height) in vertical orientation (portrait).
The list of posters, along with the poster numbers, titles, and presenting authors, can be found below. Please contact us if the poster presenter's name or presentation title is incorrect (last updated on 11 March 2026).
You can view and download the list of posters by clicking below.
Publication Options
Overview
- All accepted abstracts will be available online in Open Access form on Sciforum.net during and after the conference.
- Furthermore, there will be an opportunity to submit a full manuscript to the dedicated Joint Special Issue of the conference, with an 800 CHF discount on the publication fees.
Joint Special Issue
All scholars and experts in the fields of coatings and nanomaterials are cordially invited to contribute a full manuscript to the conference's Joint Special Issue in the journals Coatings and Nanomaterials, to be published after the event!
Once the website for the Joint Special Issue is ready, we will share the link HERE.
Coatings is indexed in Scopus, SCIE (Web of Science), Inspec, Ei Compendex, CAPlus/SciFinder, and other databases, and has an Impact Factor of 2.8 (2024) and a 5-year Impact Factor of 3.0 (2024).
Nanomaterials is indexed in Scopus, SCIE (Web of Science), PubMed, PMC, CAPlus/SciFinder, Inspec, and other databases, and has an Impact Factor of 4.3 (2024) and a 5-year Impact Factor of 4.7 (2024).
The Special Issue, titled "Coatings 2026: Safe and Sustainable by Design Surface Treatment and Coatings", will showcase the cutting-edge research presented at the conference, and is a broadly reaching platform with which to share your findings with a diverse readership in the coating science community.
Discount on Publication Fees for Attendees of Coatings 2026
Attendees of Coatings 2026 are eligible for an 800 CHF discount on publication fees when submitting to this Special Issue.
Please note that no other discounts will be applicable, and that submission acceptance and conference attendance are required to be eligible for the publication fee discount.
Venue, Travel and Accommodation
Venue
Athens
Athens is the historic and vibrant capital of Greece, where ancient wonders meet modern delights. Steeped in rich history and mythology, Athens is a city that beckons visitors with its timeless allure.
Explore iconic landmarks such as the majestic Acropolis, where the Parthenon stands proudly, offering breathtaking views of the city. Immerse yourself in the city's ancient past at the National Archaeological Museum, housing a vast collection of artifacts from Greece's ancient civilizations. Stroll through the charming Plaka neighborhood, lined with picturesque streets, traditional tavernas, and quaint shops. Experience the lively atmosphere of Monastiraki Square, bustling with vibrant markets and enticing street food.
For art enthusiasts, the Benaki Museum and the Museum of Cycladic Art showcase magnificent Greek art spanning centuries. Athens also boasts a vibrant contemporary art scene, with numerous galleries and exhibitions.
Indulge in Greek cuisine at the city's renowned restaurants, savoring traditional dishes like moussaka and souvlaki, accompanied by locally produced wines and spirits.
Athens' warm Mediterranean climate offers the perfect backdrop for wandering through the city, from the ancient Agora to the beautifully landscaped National Gardens. As you explore this captivating city, you'll find that Athens seamlessly blends its glorious past with its dynamic present.
Wyndham Grand Athens
We are excited to host the Coatings 2026 conference at the Wyndham Grand Athens, a welcoming and stylish venue situated in the heart of the city. Just a few steps away from some of Athens’ most iconic sights, it offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere with everything you need under one roof. From comfortable meeting spaces to beautiful views of the Acropolis, it is the perfect place to connect, share ideas, and be inspired. We can’t wait to welcome you there!
Address: Megalou Alexandrou 2, 104 37 Athens
Access:
- 3-minute walk from 'Metaxourgeio' Metro Station (M2/Red Line).
- 16-minute walk from “Thiseio” Train Station (M1/Green Line); or 17-minute walk from “Monastiraki” Metro Station (M3/Blue Line & M1/Green Line).
- 23-minute walk from 'Syntagma' Metro Station (M3/Blue Line & M2/Red Line).
- The following bus lines have routes that pass near the venue: 057, 790, 031, 051, A15, and B15.
Travel
By plane:
Athens is easily accessible by air, with the Athens International Airport 'Eleftherios Venizelos' (ATH) serving as the primary gateway to the city. Located just 35 kilometers east of the city center, it offers excellent connectivity to major destinations worldwide. Numerous international airlines operate direct flights to Athens from various cities across the globe, making it convenient for conference attendees to reach the vibrant capital.
Upon arrival at Athens International Airport, attendees can easily access the city center through the following transportation options:
To the city center:
- By metro: The airport provides a direct metro connection, with the M3 (Blue Line), departing towards Nikaia twice an hour, offering a quick and efficient journey to central Athens. Depending on the location of your hotel, after a 40-minute ride, you can get off at the stop 'Syntagma' or the stop 'Monastiraki'. For the conference venue, get off at the 'Evangelismos' stop. A one-way ticket costs EUR 9 and can be purchased at the airport metro station. The last metro from the airport leaves around 11:30 pm.
- By taxi: Taxis are readily available outside the airport terminals, providing a comfortable and convenient way to reach your accommodation. The ride will take 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the traffic. Taxis heading to the city center operate on a standard fare: EUR 35 during the daytime (from 5:00 am to midnight) and EUR 49 at night. Additional charges may apply. You will find the taxis directly opposite the arrivals hall at Exit 3, but you can also book this transfer in advance. Some VTC apps that work in Athens are Uber, FREE NOW, Bolt, and Beat, and might offer cheaper rates.
ACCOMMODATION
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Royal Olympic Hotel
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Amazon Hotel Athens
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The Modernist Athens
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President Hotel
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Acron Athens Hotel
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Beware of Unauthorized Registration and Hotel Solicitations
Note that Sciforum is the only official registration platform to register for Coatings 2026, and that we are not associated with any hotel agencies. While other hotel resellers and travel agencies may contact you with offers for your trip, they are not endorsed by or affiliated with Coatings 2026 or Sciforum. Beware that entering into financial agreements with non-endorsed companies can have costly consequences.
Visa Information
Please note that you must apply for your own visa. MDPI is not responsible for any part of the visa application process for attendees. However, MDPI can provide a Visa Support Letter. To be eligible for such a document, the criteria below must be fulfilled.
Visa Support Letter
- Applicant must have paid for registration and submitted an abstract in order to receive a letter of support.
- Applicant must provide us with a scan of their valid, in-date passport that contains a photo of them.
- Applicant must provide us with a letter of support from their institution to confirm that it supports the delegate attending the meeting.
- This must be carried out in good time before the meeting; "last-minute" requests will not be processed.
More useful information on visa application
Event Awards
To recognize the outstanding works presented during our conference, we are excited to announce five awards for our participants. Sponsored by the journal Coatings, and the Journal Cluster Metallurgy and Corrosion Science, we will offer a Best Oral Presentation Award, two Best Poster Awards, and two Early Career Researcher Awards.
The award winners will be selected by the Selection Committee after evaluation of all selected talks and posters presented at the conference.
The Awards
Number of Awards Available: 1
Prize: EUR 500
Number of Awards Available: 2
Prize: EUR 200
Number of Awards Available: 2
Prize: EUR 300
Affiliated MDPI Conferences
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These events feature frontline experts in their respective fields, and explore their own unique tracks on the cutting edge of coatings.
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Partnership Opportunities
Sponsoring
We invite you and your company to showcase your brand to a diverse audience of professionals and become a vital part of Coatings 2026. Explore our sponsorship opportunities and join us in shaping the future of coating-related research and innovation.
From branding in highly visible conference materials and events to an exclusive presentation opportunity, find the perfect sponsorship package tailored to your needs in our sponsorship brochure by clicking the button below.
If you have any questions or wish to discuss any further options, please do not hesitate to contact the Conference Secretariat. Connect with us today to secure your spot and maximize your impact.
Society Collaboration
Are you part of a society and interested in Coatings 2026? Contact us at coatings2026@mdpi.com to discuss a media partnership where your society members can access a 20% discount on all registration fees!
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