High Entropy Alloys (HEA) are a group of novel metallic materials that exhibit superior mechanical and functional properties. They have the potential to enable new high-performance products for applications in aerospace, energy, tooling and various engineering fields. High-entropy alloys can be used, for example, as high-temperature materials for turbines. They bring about a significantly higher efficiency of power plants and aircraft, as less gas or fuel is consumed when they are used. The greatest challenges for the industrial application of HEA are currently material availability, material synthesis and processing procedures. Additive manufacturing and coating technologies serve as powerful tools for the development and synthesis of HEA. This provides a great platform for an interesting discourse at this year's symposium.