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Take Barrier Coating Learning Beyond the Classroom

If you work with barrier coatings, paper or packaging, TAPPI's Aqueous Barrier Coating for Paper & Paperboard Course, (October 20-22, 2026, in Atlanta, GA) offers a unique opportunity to strengthen your technical foundation and see coating performance, testing, and research in action. Led by two industry experts, the three-day course pairs classroom instruction with hands-on access to active testing and research facilities.

Hands-On Learning

The course extends well beyond classroom theory with two exclusive site visits included in your registration:

  • Applied Paper Technology (APT) | October 20: Tour active testing facilities and observe live demonstrations focused on practical paper and coating performance.
  • Georgia Tech’s Renewable Bioproducts Institute (RBI) | October 21: Get an insider look at multi-phase former pilot-scale systems, chemical testing and pulping labs, cutting-edge barrier materials research, and Georgia Tech's historic paper museum.

Connect with the Atlanta Industry Community

Following the RBI tour on October 21, attendees are invited to an evening networking reception from 5:00-7:00 p.m., hosted at Georgia Tech's RBI. This gathering brings together course participants, TAPPI members, and local packaging professionals to exchange ideas and build lasting professional connections.

Both facility tours and the networking reception are included with your course registration. Learn More & Register for the Course.

Not taking the course but work in the Atlanta-area paper, packaging, or barrier coating industry? Join us for the networking reception on October 21! RSVP for the RBI Reception Here.