Call for Student Posters
2026 American Coatings Conference
The American Coatings Association (ACA), in partnership with Vincentz Network (VN), is seeking abstract submissions for research to be presented at the 2026 American Coatings Conference (ACC). This major coatings industry technology forum will take place from May 5-7, 2026 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, and is held concurrently with the American Coatings Show (ACS).
We are writing to invite your students to submit a thoughtful abstract about their research initiatives for consideration and inclusion in the ACC’s poster session. Notably, the poster submissions do NOT require an accompanying paper. The poster session will take place on the evening of May 5, 2026 concurrent with the Welcoming Reception for the expected 1000 ACC attendees.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS
The conference organizers will be applying the same criteria for acceptance of student posters as is used for all ACC presentations submitted to the 2026 ACC Call for Papers:
- scientific significance;
- novelty; and
- potential technical value to the industry.
Students whose work is accepted for the poster session will be eligible for travel support industry sponsors. Additionally, Students will receive complimentary admission to the 2026 American Coatings Show and Conference.
HOW TO SUBMIT
Interested students should, click the button below to start your abstract submission.
Please provide the required information, including your contact details, the title of your work, and a brief abstract.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES FOR STUDENTS POSTERS:
- Submission of title and abstract for the poster session: January 15, 2026
- Notification of acceptance to students and their advisors: February 9, 2026