On Thursday, April 18th, 2024 the FOCUS conference returns with the theme Emerging Challenges, Sustainable Solutions. Presented by the FOCUS Committee of the Detroit Society for Coatings Technology (DSCT), this conference is a staple for paint and coatings professionals in Southeast Michigan and beyond. Held at Laurel Manor in Livonia, MI, the FOCUS conference continues to highlight emerging technology, market trends, industry standards, sustainability, and other topics relevant to the field. A virtual option will also be available.
The 48th annual FOCUS conference will host experts and leaders in the automotive paint and coatings industry who will present their latest challenges and developments.
Highlights of FOCUS include:
- Dual track of technical presentations
- Short course tutorials
- Continuous networking opportunities throughout the day
- Leaders from top companies
- Poster session showcasing the talents of local university students
- A full range of exhibitors from industry suppliers
- Full-service lunch
- Networking and cocktail hour sponsored by Axalta Coating Systems
Call for Abstracts
The conference is also calling for abstracts. Interested speakers are asked to submit an abstract (<500 words) of their suggested contribution by sending an email to call4abstracts@dsctfocus.org. With the abstract please include the title of the talk, the name of the speaker, and email address of the speaker. The submission deadline is January 29th, 2024 and the notification of acceptance is expected on February 16th, 2024.
For regular updates on this year’s exciting conference, visit FOCUS 2024 online at www.dsctfocus.org.
