SÃO PAULO, Brazil — The call for papers for the 16^th International Coatings Congress (ABRAFATI 2019) is now open. Researchers and scholars interested in sharing their latest research and findings may submit their papers for review by the event’s Scientific Committee, which is part of ABRAFATI 2019. The event will take place Oct. 1-3, 2019, at the São Paulo Expo in São Paulo, Brazil.

This edition of the congress is expected to feature a broad-ranging program, filled with innovative content, to improve and build on what was offered in previous years. Presentations are expected to include cutting-edge studies and the latest developments in coatings properties, raw materials, production processes, waste reuse, and product lifecycles, as well as other topics that provide answers to requirements from both consumers and the various markets served by the industry.

To have papers included in the schedule of lectures and the Poster Session, researchers are to submit abstracts in Portuguese, English or Spanish to the Congress Scientific Committee for review, together with their professional information.

For further information and to submit a paper, visit www.abrafati2019.com.br.