Vibrant market response marks the success of ASEAN Coatings Conference 2025

Jakarta, Indonesia – August 20-21, 2025 – The ASEAN Coating Innovation and Technology Development Conference 2025, organized by Ringier Trade Media Ltd’s Ringier Events, concluded successfully at the JS Luwansa Hotel, Jakarta, gathering more than a hundred participants from across the ASEAN region and beyond.

Strong Participation and Industry Engagement

The conference welcomed delegates from leading paint and coatings companies, raw material suppliers, research institutions, and solution providers. Their active participation underscored that the coatings industry in ASEAN is alive, growing, and eager to explore new technologies.

The high quality of delegates—including senior executives, R&D directors, product managers, engineers, and industry consultants—demonstrated the market’s readiness to embrace innovation.  Participants expressed that the conference provided valuable insights into sustainability, advanced materials, corrosion protection, standardization, and digital transformation, aligning with the industry’s immediate challenges and long-term goals.

Expert Speaker Lineup

The conference featured a distinguished panel of thought leaders and technical experts, who shared in-depth perspectives on the current state and future direction of the coatings industry:

• Mr. Jeffry Tjo, President Director, Fulanlux Group & Deputy Chairman for Industry, Industrial Development Committee, Indonesian Paint Producers Association (APCI)
• Mr. Novian Amrah Putra, Chairman, Indonesia ISO Expert Association (IIEA)
• Mr. William Harrison, M.T., Corrosion Engineer, PT Corrosion Care Indonesia & Representative, Indonesian Coating Association (ASCOATINDO)
• Mr. Adiwan Djohanlil, President Commissioner, PT Kelie Chemical World
• Ms. Novina Tjahjadi, Corporate Director and R&D Division Head, PT Mowilex Indonesia
• Mr. Jonathan Bancin, Managing Director, PT Thermic Coating Industries
• Mr. Tio Kay Hok, Managing Director, PT Bintang Chemical Indonesia
• Ms. Esther Mahar, Principal, PT Mitra Inti Performa
• Mr. Danny Tanurahardja, Commercial General Manager, Pacific Paint
• Mr. Joey Roi Bondoc, Research Director, Colliers
• Ir. Yosica Marliana, S.T., M.T., IPU, ASEAN Eng., Head of Program, Product Design Engineering, BINUS ASO School of Engineering

Their presentations combined practical industry knowledge with forward-looking insights, encouraging delegates to rethink strategies and explore opportunities for collaboration.

Highlights and Outcomes

• Over 100 participants attended, with strong representation from across Southeast Asia.
• Key themes included sustainability, eco-friendly coatings, standardization (ISO), digital adoption in manufacturing, corrosion solutions, and advanced material science.
• Factory tours at Mowilex and Pacific Paint provided firsthand exposure to best practices in production and sustainable coatings innovation.
• Networking sessions allowed delegates to build partnerships, share experiences, and identify opportunities for collaboration across borders.

Industry Support and Association Partners

The success of the conference was made possible with the strong backing of industry associations and partners. Ringier Events is proud to have worked with:

• ASCOATINDO (Indonesian Coating Association)
• IIEA (Indonesia ISO Expert Association)
• (CCIPP) Certified Coating Inspector and Painting Practitioners

Their involvement reinforced the conference’s role as a truly collaborative platform that bridges local expertise with international perspectives.

Business partners such as Vicome Corporation, Nanjing Tianshi New Material Technologies Co., Ltd and ChinaCoat also contributed to the event’s success, ensuring the program addressed both regional needs and global standards.

Looking Ahead

The overwhelmingly positive feedback from participants affirms the ASEAN Coating Innovation and Technology Development Conference as a key platform for the coatings industry in Southeast Asia. By bringing together stakeholders from across the value chain, the event has strengthened networks, fostered dialogue, and inspired actionable strategies for the industry’s growth.

As ASEAN’s coatings sector continues to evolve amid sustainability pressures, shifting market demands, and technological advancement, Ringier Events remains committed to providing platforms that enable industry leaders to exchange knowledge, form partnerships, and accelerate innovation.