1. Thermal spray processes
   1. Cold spray/kinetic spray
   2. Solution and suspension based spray processes
   3. Advances in thermal spray processes
   4. Hybrid spray processes
   5. Process control & diagnostics
   6. Pre- & post-treatment
2. Structural and functional coatings
   1. Processing-structure-property correlations
   2. Novel functional applications
   3. Wear & corrosion protection
   4. Repair & refurbishment
3. Materials and testing methods
   1. Properties characterization & testing methods
   2. Advanced material systems/powder, wires, suspension
   3. Modelling & simulation