Paint & Coatings Milan

Paint & Coatings is a specialised trade exhibition for the paints, coatings, printing inks, adhesives and surface technology industries. As a strictly B2B event, it is aimed exclusively at industry professionals and provides a focused platform for innovation, knowledge exchange and high-level strategic networking.

Each year, Superstudio Maxi in Milan becomes an international meeting point for formulators, production managers, raw material manufacturers, additive specialists, regulatory experts and senior decision-makers from across the sector. The event is organised by Step Exhibitions, an international exhibition organiser specialising in technically sophisticated industrial trade shows.

The exhibition is defined by its clear focus on the key challenges and emerging trends shaping the coatings industry. At its core are advanced coating and finishing technologies, new application methods, performance-enhancing additives and functional raw materials. Particular emphasis is placed on sustainable solutions, including low-emission systems, bio-based binders and strategies to reduce VOC emissions. In doing so, the event directly addresses the transformation of an industry facing increasing regulatory and environmental pressures. The accompanying conference programme also covers REACH and CLP regulations, product labelling, compliance management and international standards, with a strong emphasis on practical, solution-oriented insights.

Exhibitors represent a broad cross-section of the value chain, including raw material production, pigments and binders, additives, laboratory and testing equipment, production plant, dispersion and mixing technology, packaging solutions, as well as specialised services in R&D and regulatory consultancy. The exhibition therefore goes beyond product showcases, offering tangible solutions for industrial applications – from automotive and industrial coatings to architectural paints and high-performance functional coatings.

Highlights include a high-calibre conference programme, topic-specific technical forums, expert panels and targeted networking formats that bring manufacturers together with end-use industries, fostering concrete partnerships and joint development projects.

As a contemporary event venue, Superstudio Maxi offers generous exhibition space, modern conference facilities and an urban setting in the heart of Lombardy’s capital. With excellent connections to Milan’s international airports, Malpensa and Linate, as well as Italy’s high-speed rail network, the venue is easily accessible from across Europe. Paint & Coatings is therefore more than a trade fair: it is a carefully curated industry platform that brings together innovation, sustainability and market relevance in one of Europe’s most dynamic industrial hubs.

The Paint & Coatings will take place on 2 days from Wednesday, 28. October to Thursday, 29. October 2026 in Milan.