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What to expect 

Network with experts in the field and take part in discussions and a high-level agenda focusing on current and future sustainable antifouling solutions.

Watch this space for updates and information!

Conference agenda highlights: 

  • Sustainable coating chemistry
  • Future coating innovation
  • The fouling challenge - voice from the maritime industry
  • Global biocide/chemical regulatory trends and updates
  • Clean hulls - paints and grooming technology
  • Data-driven coating performance assessment
  • Biofouling  in aquaculture

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

The submission of abstracts to present at the International Antifouling Conference is now closed.

We still welcome abstracts (max. 600 words) for the conference poster session. 

If you would like to present at the poster session, please use the following template: download,  and send your abstract here: Submit abstract

Deadline: We will not accept any abstracts submitted after August 31st

Kick off Mingle    |    Tuesday, September 9, 2025

On Tuesday the 9th of September from 18:00, we welcome all attendees to join a pre-conference mingle at Quality Hotel 11. If the weather allows, a small snack and drinks will be served at the rooftop bar. 

Pick up your ticket and voucher in the reception at Quality Hotel 11 any time on Tuesday the 9th. 

Event info

Venue

Get inspired by the surroundings of the old Eriksberg shipyard in Gothenburg.  The conference is taking place at Quality Hotel 11 & Eriksbergshallen.


Tickets

We encourage you to book in time as tickets to the conference are limited.
The ticket price includes a full delegate pass for all conference sessions and side events:

  • 30 + antifouling expert speakers
  • Pre-conference networking mingle incl. drink & small snack on Tuesday 9th of Sept.
  • 2 networking breaks daily with snack buffet, coffee & tea
  • Lunch in Eriksbergshallen
  • West coast dinner and evening event on September 10th
  • Additional study visit to RISE & SSPA facilities on September 9th (separate registration via RISE is mandatory and spaces are limited. )

Tickets are purchased upon registration and can be transferred to another person in the event the registered delegate is unable to attend. Tickets are non-refundable. 

Hotel and travel costs are not included in the conference ticket. 


Hotel

To book your stay with the conference exclusive room rates, please be sure to book your room at Quality Hotel 11  via the booking link: book here

Discounted room rates are available between September 9th - September 13th

If you need to book your stay outside these dates, please contact the hotel and let them know you are part of the conference:

Email: q.11@strawberry.se
Phone: +46 (0)31 779 11 11

Important times

Arrive in good time for registration on Wednesday the 10th of September. 

Registration opens: 08:00 
First session starts: 08:30

Tutorial: introduction to antifouling coatings   |  Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Join Dr. Alistair Finnie for a comprehensive 3-hour tutorial between 13:00-17:00 on Antifouling Technology, where you'll explore the biofouling process and its impact on ship performance, GHG emissions, and operational costs. The session will cover both biocidal and non-biocidal coatings, detailing their components and the role of binders. You'll learn about the leach layer's importance, alternative technologies like silicone systems, and testing methods for antifouling efficacy.

The tutorial will address challenges in new building projects, performance measurement techniques (including ISO 19030), and hull cleaning strategies. Throughout, environmental considerations and regulations will be emphasized, highlighting the industry's move towards sustainable solutions.

Sign up early to secure one of the limited seats. You can register to the tutorial in combination with signing up to the conference. 

Keynote speakers 2025

KEYNOTE: Andrew Hwang
Leader of Coating & Advanced Materials Research Group, Samsung Heavy Industries

KEYNOTE: Qingyi Xie
Research scientist, South China University of Technology; Vice general manager, Guangdong Havey Advanced Materials Co. Ltd.

Degradable polymer based antifouling coatings and their applications.

KEYNOTE: Dorothea Stübing
Group Leader Biofouling control coatings, Fraunhofer

KEYNOTE: Sergey Dobretsov
Sultan Qaboos University

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Organised by

I-Tech AB

Contact: 

Event & venue

Contact: Jennifer Ardin, I-Tech AB
Email: jennifer.ardin@i-tech.se


Program & abstracts

Contact: Markus Hoffmann, I-Tech AB
Email: markus.hoffmann@i-tech.se