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Registration is now open for the 2026 American Coatings Show and Conference, scheduled for May 5–7, 2026, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. The event brings together coatings professionals from across the value chain for three days focused on sourcing, technical exchange, and industry trends.

Recognized as the largest coatings industry gathering in North America, the American Coatings Show features hundreds of exhibitors showcasing raw materials, additives, production and testing equipment, automation tools, digital technologies, and sustainability-focused solutions. The exhibit floor provides opportunities to evaluate technologies side by side, view hands-on demonstrations, and connect directly with global suppliers.

Held concurrently, the American Coatings Conference offers a technical program centered on scientific research, formulation advances, and emerging market drivers. Sessions will address topics such as next-generation coating technologies, biobased materials, advanced application methods, and the increasing role of digitalization and artificial intelligence in coatings development and manufacturing.

The 2026 event runs Tuesday, May 5, and Wednesday, May 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a half-day program on Thursday, May 7, concluding at 1:00 p.m. The Indiana Convention Center is located in downtown Indianapolis and offers convenient access to hotels, dining, and transportation.

The American Coatings Show and Conference is hosted by American Coatings Media in collaboration with the American Coatings Association and Vincentz Network.