The Institute of Coating Technologies (IoCT) was created by coating industry executives with the mission to bring together the Greek scientific community, technical staff and all stakeholders related to coatings research, education and profession. The establishment of the Institute was dictated by the need to create an organization of public expression and communication for all who wish the development of coating community in Greece. The ultimate goal is the dissemination of research and education by promoting the cooperation with all the relevant Institutes, Institutions and Companies around world. Finally the vision of IoCT is to be Greece's leading coating research and training organization and to showcase experts capable of effectively serving up-to-date challenges.