Workshop on Weathering and Durability Testing 2026
(Virtual event only)
Date: March 11, 2026
Event Location: Virtual
Organized by: ASTM Committee D01 Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and Committee G03 on Weathering and Durability
IMPORTANT NOTE: Approximately one week prior to the day of the workshop, an email from symposia@astm.org containing a WebEx link and also the digital Program Booklet will be sent to those who have registered by March 4, 2026. Registration after that date may be available but is not guaranteed. Those who register after the cutoff date will receive WebEx link and Program Booklet email one to three business days after registering.
About the Event
The Workshop on Weathering and Durability Testing 2026 will be held March 11, 2026. The workshop is organized by ASTM Committee D01 Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and Committee G03 on Weathering and Durability and will be held virtually. The language of the workshop will be English.
Objective and Scope
This workshop will provide a forum for the exchange of ideas on current research, nationally and internationally, across the durability and weathering fields.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Analysis of material degradation
- Service-life prediction of material degradation
- Durability/weathering test method development
- Weathering analysis tools
- Correlation of outdoor exposures and laboratory tests
- Climate analysis as related to weathering
- Weathering standards development
- Non-weathering but durability related topics
The topics will cover general weathering knowledge, or durability testing and evaluation of specific materials such as paints and coatings, plastics, sealants, roofing, solar materials, textiles, adhesives, fasteners, and consumer products. Testing techniques include outdoor natural exposures or accelerated and simulated testing in the laboratory.
Who Should Attend
The target audience are industrial and academic organizations/personnel involved in the use and/or development of weather durable products, manufacturing of weathering devices and offering of weathering services. They are assumed to have mid-level technical knowledge of weathering techniques and basic material considerations during weathering.
Technical Program
Registration
Registration is now open. The fees to attend this event are listed below.
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Through February 13, 2026 |
After February 13, 2026 through March 4, 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| ASTM Member | Waived | Waived |
| Non-member | $50.00 | $75.00 |
| Presenter | Waived | Waived |
| Student* | Waived | Waived |
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All Attendees – All attendees must be registered to attend this workshop.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Approximately one week prior to the day of the workshop, an email from symposia@astm.org containing a WebEx link and the digital program booklet will be sent to those who have registered by March 4th. Regstration after that date may be available but is not guaranteed. Late registrants will receive the email one to three business days after registering.
Presenters– Workshop presenters do not need to register. All presenters will be automatically registered by ASTM.
*Students – Students may be eligible for a reduced registration fee provided they meet certain requirements. To qualify for the reduced fee, you must be an active ASTM Student Member, full-time student, not employed full-time, and be able to provide a current valid university email address for registration. To register as a student, please email ASTM Symposia Operations at symposia@astm.org with your current university email address and your ASTM Student Member membership number.
Cancellations – A refund of the workshop fee will be honored only if requested at least 10 business days prior to the start of the event. To cancel your registration, please click the "Modify My Registration" button found in your registration confirmation email and follow the prompts to cancel your registration. Please contact Symposia Operations at symposia@astm.org or 610-832-9522 if you need assistance.
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symposia@astm.org Tel: 610-832-9522, or ASTM Technical Support at https://www.astm.org/contact.
Technical Chair Contact Information
Kady Gregersen
Email: kady.gregersen@boeing.com
Phone: +1 206-351-4049
David Cocuzzi
Email: ncca.cocuzzi@gmail.com
Phone: +1 614-397-4716
Continuing Education Units
Workshop attendees interested in receiving 0.70 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for 7 hours must complete the CEU application form in the back of the program booklet and email it to ASTM Symposia Operations at symposia@astm.org. You must be registered and have attended the entire event in order to receive the CEU’s. A certificate will be sent to you via email approximately 1 to 2 weeks after the workshop concludes.
Standards Development Meetings
Committees D01 and G03 invite you to attend their future standards development meetings. There is no fee to attend these meetings, and membership in ASTM International is not required to attend. For more information about the committees and their future meetings, please visit their committee homepages: