Call for Presentations

Powder Coating Week 2026 Technical Conference Call for Presentations Now Open

PCI’s Call for Presentations is now open! This is your chance to educate, inspire, and lead. PCI is looking for new and interactive sessions that continue our tradition of delivering quality content that helps all attendees produce high-quality powder coated products!

PCI’s Powder Coating Week is recognized as the industry’s leading destination for technical education and innovation in powder coating. At the center of this premier event is the Powder Coating Technical Conference, offering unparalleled opportunities to expand knowledge and stay ahead of evolving technologies. With a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality technical content, PCI remains dedicated to providing the tools and insights professionals need to advance their expertise. Attendees leave informed, inspired, and ready to apply what they’ve learned.

Showcase your expertise and get in front of our audience at PCI’s Powder Coating 2026 Technical Conference on March 3 & 4 at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis, IN.

Presenters at the Powder Coating 2026 Technical Conference will receive:

• A full Technical Conference registration, giving you access to all Technical Conference sessions, the Tabletop Exhibition, and meal functions.
• Valuable exposure for you and your company in all promotional materials including, print & digital publications, and all social media outlets.

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PCI is looking for presentations that address the following topics:

• Sustainability – reduce waste and shrink carbon footprint
• Conversion from liquid to powder
• Powder technology advancements
• Improving process – part window, racking, labor, powder & chemical usage, line speed, grounding, automation
• Labor – finding, training, developing trainers, retaining
• Media blasting - process selection to maximize performance and efficiency
• Pretreatment advancements – dealing with tough soils, preventing flash rust, temperature requirements
• Quality – knowing specifications and expectations for incoming and outgoing
• Troubleshooting & correcting defects in processes
• Selecting tools, training personnel to identify issues
• Case studies – see industry improvement trends.
• Professional development
• New technologies (15-minute presentations on technologies that were or are going to be introduced after January 1, 2025)