The 49th Annual International Waterborne, High-Solids and Powder Coatings Symposium (Waterborne 2022) is a five-day event bringing together coatings formulators, chemists, managers, business owners, industry suppliers, students, and educators to network and learn about the latest research and technology in the field of paint and coatings. Waterborne 2022 will offer educational and technical presentations to create an understanding of the theory, science, manufacturing, and marketing of coatings to highlight the improvement of coatings performance and functionality beyond traditional expectations.