Seminar
Symposium: opportunities and innovations for coatings in a circular economy
Discover strategies, tools and innovations that enable circular coating design across the full value chain.
From formulation to end-of-life
Coatings play a strategic role in a circular economy. They protect, extend lifetimes and enable reuse and recycling. During this technical symposium, you gain practical insights into circular design strategies, bio-based formulations, solvent substitution and sustainability assessment. Experts from industry and research share concrete cases and tools. You meet professionals across the coating value chain and exchange experiences on future-ready coating technologies.
For whom?
This symposium brings together professionals across the coating value chain.
- Technical experts and R&D engineers
- Research and innovation managers
- Product and sustainability managers
- Sales and business developers in coatings
- Suppliers of raw materials and additives
Key takeaways
You receive clear guidance and real-life examples to strengthen your circular innovation strategy.
- Circular R-strategies for compliant coating design
- Removable coatings for reuse and high-quality recycling
- Simplified Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in early development
- Bio-based functional additives, including flame retardants
- Data-driven tools for sustainable solvent selection
Programme
Time | Subject | Speakers |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch and welcome | |
| 13:00 – 13:30 | Strategies for coatings in a circular economy Coatings play an active role in circular economy strategies through the use of biobased and recycled feedstocks, durability enhancement, and design for disassembly. The integration of digital tools and AI further accelerates sustainable coating development and quality optimisation. | Patrick Cosemans – Sirris |
| 13:30 – 14:00 | PEELDESIGN: Removable coating systems The PEELDESIGN project develops high-performance peelable coatings for temporary interior applications. By enabling clean removal and reuse of base materials, it supports circular business models and reduced environmental impact. | Patrick Cosemans – Sirris Herman Bertier – HS Protect |
| 14:00 – 14:30 | Simplified Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to guide you in sustainable coating development Simplified Life Cycle Assessment supports informed decision-making during early design stages, when most environmental impact is determined. It enables comparison of formulations and process routes across the full coating lifecycle while balancing accuracy and practicality. | Julien Amadou – Sirris |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Coffee break | |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Bio-based functional additives: innovations in flame retardant coatings Biobased nitrogen- and phosphate-based additives offer sustainable alternatives for flame-retardant coatings. A data-driven screening approach evaluates fire performance alongside parameters such as colour impact, odour, and overall coating quality. | Brecht Demedts – Centexbel |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Accelerating green solvent selection in the coatings industry Sustainable solvent substitution requires balancing performance, safety, and regulatory compliance. A data-driven selection platform enables systematic screening and ranking of safer solvent alternatives while maintaining coating functionality and manufacturability. | Hannes Sels – Karel de Grote Hogeschool |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | Sirris lab tour with project market | |
| 17:00 | Closing drink |
Experts
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Date
03 June 2026 | 12:00 - 17:00
Location
Price
Free, registration required. €50 no-show fee if not cancelled before 02/06/26.
Language
English
Status
Open
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