Coatings World - July 2015

Call for Papers

Designing Innovation Strategies
for the Future

The American Coatings Association (ACA), in partnership with Vincentz Network (VN), is calling for papers to be presented at the American Coatings CONFERENCE 2016 (ACC). This major technology forum for the coatings industry, which will take place April 11-13, 2016 in Indianapolis, Ind. is held in conjunction with the American Coatings SHOW, April 12-14, 2016. The Indiana Convention Center will be the site of this perennial record-setting gathering of the world’s best innovators in coatings technology. Leading experts from paint companies, raw material suppliers, academia, and government laboratories will present the newest breakthroughs and scientific research in areas crucial to the advancement of the coatings industry and its many and varied customers. Attended by industry representatives from around the world, research scientists are encouraged to support global information exchange by presenting their work in this recognized, world-class technical and scientific forum.

You are kindly invited to submit abstracts detailing your previously unpublished, high-level technical research results which will be considered for presentation at the conference. Selection of abstracts for presentation at the ACC is highly competitive, and researchers need to be sure they convey the scientific significance of their work and detail advances over any prior presentations or publications. In short, the ACC seeks to highlight new, innovative work and research findings. Topics may include advancements in all coatings categories and raw materials, novel formulations, laboratory and analytical methods, processing technology and equipment, environmental and/or sustainability benefits. In addition, organizers of the ACC are also interested in thoughtful study and analysis of R&D and innovation management challenges faced by industry professionals, including continuing education and professional advancement.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The conference organizers select proposed presentations for the AC CONFERENCE based on three key criteria:

 scientific significance,

 novelty, and

 potential value-added to the industry.

Please note, that this selection is based solely on the content of the abstract submitted, so a clear and detailed description of the work aligned with these criteria is strongly encouraged. Acceptance of an abstract will require the author(s) to submit a final paper for a designated session or forum (see important deadlines). Again, prospective authors are strongly encouraged to clearly state the research’s unique contribution in their abstracts, as it aligns with the listed criteria. Student research is encouraged, and submitted abstracts will be fully considered. Students whose work is accepted for the ACC will be eligible for support by industry sponsors. The American Coatings CONFERENCE also features a highly publicized and featured Poster Session. This informal venue is often favored by participants, and in particular students, for its casual and intimate atmosphere that fosters fuller discussion of the work. Applicants can request that their abstract be considered solely for presentation in this Poster Session.

Finally, all submitted final papers will be considered by the conference organizers for possible publication. ACA retains right of first refusal on all presentations accepted for the AC CONFERENCE.

American Coatings AWARD

The most outstanding paper presented at the ACC will be honored with the American Coatings A WARD. Sponsored by ACA and VN, the recipient of this prestigious award will receive a 2,500 award and an attractive sculpture.

The Roon Award

The Roon Award is currently being administered by ACA to recognize outstanding research in coatings science. Authors wishing to have their final paper considered for the ACA Roon Award should mark the appropriate designation on the form. As in the past, Roon Award designated abstracts will be evaluated by both the ACC Program Committee and ACA’s Roon Award Committee. Authors who have been accepted for Roon Award consideration will be notified separately, and will need to complete and submit their final papers to the Roon Award Committee by Jan. 25, 2016 to be considered.