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The event will feature lots of activities, including Dr. Jaime Grunlan of Texas A&M University as a Plenary Speaker.
January 19, 2026
By: Rachel Klemovitch
Assistant Editor
The International Waterborne, High-Solids, and Powder Coatings Symposium returns to New Orleans, Louisiana, on February 8–13, 2026. This event will bring together global leaders from academia, industry, and government to explore the latest advancements in coatings science and technology.
Hosted by the School of Polymer Science and Engineering at The University of Southern Mississippi, the Waterborne Symposium is recognized as a premier forum for technical exchange, professional development, and industry collaboration within the coatings community.
The 2026 program will feature a robust week of activities designed to deliver technical depth and meaningful engagement. Attendees can expect technical sessions covering waterborne, high-solids, and powder coatings technologies, along with emerging trends shaping the future of sustainable and high-performance coatings.
The symposium will also offer a comprehensive collection of short courses led by subject-matter experts, providing attendees with practical, in-depth learning opportunities. In addition, the event will include a plenary presentation from a distinguished industry leader, networking receptions, and special programming designed to foster collaboration across disciplines and career stages.
This year, Dr. Jaime Grunlan, Leland T. Jordan ’29 Chair of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University, will be the Plenary Speaker.
Dr. Grunlan will deliver the plenary address on “Super Gas Barrier and Self-Extinguishing Polymers with Aqueous Polyelectrolyte Complex Coatings,” presenting new research on polyelectrolyte complex (PEC) coatings that achieve remarkable barrier and flame-retardant properties using environmentally benign chemistries.
His talk will explore how thin PEC films can deliver oxygen barrier performance comparable to traditional materials like aluminum while offering wash durability and compatibility with standard industrial coating processes.
Dr. Grunlan is a world-renowned expert in polymer nanocomposites, flame-retardant coatings, and super gas barrier materials. He holds joint appointments in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and Chemistry at Texas A&M University and has authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications and holds 18 U.S. patents.
The 2026 event will once again provide opportunities for companies to connect with researchers, students, and decision-makers through exhibits, networking events, and innovation-focused sessions showcased in the promotional video.
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