Registration open for the 17th Advanced Coating Symposium

If you work in packaging, materials science, sustainability, or fiber‑based product innovation, you’ll want to attend TAPPI’s 17th Advanced Coating Symposium (ACS), co-located with TAPPICon®️ on April 26, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.

Held biennially, ACS is a one-day deep dive into the fundamentals and applications of functional and barrier coatings. This year’s program is packed with breakthroughs shaping the future of sustainable packaging. Join leading researchers and industry innovators exploring cutting‑edge coating technologies and navigating the transition to PFAS‑free, recyclable, and high‑performance fiber‑based solutions.

ACS 2026 showcases ideas ready to transform commercial practice including breakthroughs in fiber-based food packaging, the next generation of barrier coatings, and the role advanced renewable materials like cellulose nanofibrils will play in advanced barrier coatings.

Whether you’re driving research, shaping product strategy, or exploring alternatives to plastics and PFAS, ACS 2026 provides unmatched insights and networking opportunities with the industry’s leading experts.

Register now through the TAPPICon site and join us in Columbus, Ohio to accelerate the next generation of sustainable, compostable, high‑performance fiber‑based packaging.