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Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 10AM - 5PM EST

Event: AVS National Online Short Course Program (Fall 2024)
Location:  Online/Virtual
Contact:  Heather Korff


Courses

  • Plasma-Enhanced CVD: Fundamentals, Techniques, & Applications (September 24-25, 2024)
  • Basics of Radio Frequency Technology (September 26, 2024)
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Tuesday, October 01, 2024, 10AM - 5PM EST

Event: AVS National Online Short Course Program (Fall 2024)
Location:  Online/Virtual
Contact:  Heather Korff

Courses

  • Plasma and Ion Beam Diagnostics: Principles & Applications (October 1, 2024)
  • Cleaning & Surface Conditioning Techniques for IC Manufacturing (October 2-3, 2024)
  • Atomic Layer Etching (October 4, 2024)
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Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 1PM - 2PM EST

Event: AVS Publications Professional Development Webinar: Becoming a Peer Reviewer: Everything You Need to Know
Location:  Virtual/Online
Contact:  Heather Korff
Web: https://avs.swoogo.com/pubs_peerrevu1024

Peer review is essential to scientific progress – it upholds the quality, integrity, and credibility of research published in academic journals. This process helps authors strengthen their submitted papers and assists the editors in deciding the next steps for a manuscript.

In this 45-minute educational webinar on peer review, our panel of AVS journal editors will provide valuable insight into the peer review process, publishing ethics, and how to become a peer reviewer.

Thursday, October 17, 2024, 3PM - 7PM EST

Event: AVS Hudson Mohawk Chapter - 2024 Fall Meeting
Location:  University of Albany, ETEC building, Room B010, 1220 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12226
Contact:  Marco Hopstaken and Aleksandra Biedron


Participation in a local AVS chapter provides an excellent opportunity to interact in a smaller venue compared to the larger national conferences, affording the participants time to focus on presentations of scientific work that is happening in our immediate geographic proximity, along with ample time for professional networking.

These local chapter meetings are also an ideal setting for students and early career researchers and professionals to present their research. Therefore, student participation is strongly encouraged. Established professionals are also welcome to submit abstracts, which could include recent studies, or provide overviews of topics of general scientific interest to the society and chapter members. 

Registration for the meeting is free and open to non-AVS members. Pizza and refreshments will be provided at about 6:00 pm. At the end of the meeting, awards will be given for the best student oral and poster presentation(s).  The student award winner(s) will be given a certificate from the AVS and will also be publicized in the AVS Newsletter

Sunday, November 03, 2024, 7AM - 12PM EST

Event: AVS 70th International Symposium & Exhibition
Location:  Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, Florida
Contact:  Yvonne Towse


The AVS International Symposium and Exhibition has been developed to address cutting-edge issues associated with vacuum science and technology in both the research and manufacturing communities. The Symposium is a week long forum for science and technology exchange featuring papers from technical divisions and technology groups, and topical conferences on emerging technologies. The equipment exhibition is one of the largest in the world and provides an excellent opportunity to view the latest products and services offered by over 200 participating companies. More than 3,000 scientists and engineers gather from around the world to attend. Short courses are offered in conjunction with the International Symposium providing specialized training in specific areas of vacuum science and related technologies. A Career Workshop and Job Center are also offered to all attendees. The Workshop covers such topics as résumé preparation, job search skills, networking, interviewing skills, and more. The Job Center provides the opportunity for job seekers to submit their résumés and meet with potential employers.

Sunday, November 03, 2024, 8AM - 4PM EST

Event: AVS Board of Directors’ Meeting
Location:  Tampa, Florida
Contact:  Yvonne Towse


In conjunction with the AVS 70th International Symposium & Exhibition.

Monday, November 04, 2024, 10AM - 5PM EST

Event: AVS National Short Course Program
Location:  Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL
Contact:  Heather Korff


AVS National is offering two (2) in person short courses, Monday through Thursday, November 4-7, 2024 from 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (ET) at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, FL.

These courses will be held in conjunction with the AVS 70th International Symposium and Exhibition.

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Sunday, November 17, 2024, 7AM - 7PM EST

Event: 15th International Symposium on Atomic Level Characterizations for New Materials and Devices (ALC 2024)
Location:  Kunibiki Messe, Matsue, Japan
Contact:  Teruo  Kohashi

The series of international symposia entitled “Atomic Level Characterization (ALC)” focus on practical applications of atomic level characterization (both atomic dimensions and energy levels) of new materials and devices, including bio- and organic materials as well as inorganics. Descriptions of new applications and instrumentation for various analytical techniques of surface and interface analysis are solicited in these symposia. The goal is to promote stimulating discussions among researchers specializing in different probe methods. The symposium also encourages discussion of fundamental problems to be solved in the further development of atomic level characterization of materials, including approaches based on theory and simulations. 

Abstract Deadline: June 30, 2024

Sunday, December 01, 2024, 7AM - 6PM EST

Event: Workshop on Innovative Devices and Systems (WINDS) 2024
Location:  Fairmont Orchid Hotel, 1 North Kaniku Drive Kohala Coast, Big Island of Hawaii
Contact:  Akira Oiwa, Alexander Balandin


WINDS is an international workshop designed to explore the fundamental properties of nanoscale heterostructures and potential device applications. The workshop is composed of morning and evening sessions, with afternoons free for ad hoc meetings to encourage extended interaction and discussion. WINDS provides a forum for material, device, and characterization as well as experimental and modeling researchers to interact. This breadth of expertise reflects the technical challenges in developing nanoscale devices and material systems, since every device is a heterostructure of one form or another and the properties of the interfaces often determine the functionality and properties of the nanoscale system.

Sunday, December 08, 2024, 8AM - 6PM EST

Event: Pacific Rim Symposium on Surfaces, Coatings, & Interfaces (PacSurf 2024)
Location:  Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Waikoloa, Hawaii
Contact:  Della Miller, AVS, 530-896-0477


The AVS Pacific Rim Symposium on Surfaces, Coatings and Interfaces (PacSurf 2024) will be held on the Big Island of Hawaii from December 8 – 12, 2024. This conference is being organized by AVS with a Steering Committee composed of representatives from Australia, Canada, China, Japan, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and the United States. Symposium attendees will interact during morning and evening sessions that will include plenary, invited, and contributed presentations.The main topics for PacSurf 2024 will be focused on the latest advances in Biomaterial Surfaces & Interfaces, Energy Harvesting & Storage,  Nanomaterials, Plasma Processing, and Thin Films. We will have morning and evening technical sessions with the afternoons free for other activities and discussions.

The conference will be held in the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort and Spa on the Big Island of Hawaii.  We are confident you will benefit by attending PacSurf 2024 and networking with the other attendees.

Sunday, January 19, 2025, 7AM - 7PM EST

Event: 50th International Conference on the Physics and Chemistry of Surfaces and Interfaces (PCSI-50 2025)
Location:  Hawaii TBD
Contact:  Paul Koenraad


The annual PCSI conference is devoted to the fundamental physical, chemical, biological, structural, magnetic, and electrical properties of surfaces and interfaces. These topics include novel growth processes, interfacial phenomena, new characterization tools, transport and optical and magnetic studies, and studies of novel functionality for future device applications.

Sunday, February 02, 2025, 8AM - 4PM EST

Event: AVS Board of Directors’ Meeting
Location:  Cary, North Carolina
Contact:  Yvonne Towse


In conjunction with a visit with Publications Staff.

Thursday, February 27, 2025, 10AM - 6PM EST

Event: NCCAVS 44th Annual Equipment Exhibition, NCCAVS Technical Symposium and 12th Annual Student Poster Session
Location:  Fremont Marriott Silicon Valley, 46100 Landing Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94538
Contact:  Chris Malocsay


The NCCAVS sponsors an Annual Equipment Exhibition to showcase products and services of companies supporting vacuum-related industries.

Largest Attendance of any AVS Chapters or Divisions. * Speaker events at capacity. * Extended hours provide ample time to engage all attendees. * Lunch, Evening Reception and Cocktails at no cost to attendees.

Held In Conjunction with:

  • NCCAVS Technical Symposium
  • 12th Annual Student Poster Session

Sunday, May 11, 2025, 8AM - 8PM EST

Event: ICMCTF'25- International Conference On Metallurgical Coatings & Thin Films
Location:  Town and Country Hotel, San Diego, CA 
Contact:  ICMCTF Information


The ICMCTF is internationally recognized as a vibrant technical conference that integrates fundamental and applied research focused on thin film deposition, characterization, and advanced surface modification techniques.  ICMCTF is the premier international meeting in the field promoting global exchange of information among scientists, technologists, and manufacturers.  The conference draws more than 800 attendees each year with multiple oral technical sessions and a well attended poster session which is a major component of the technical program.

Friday, May 16, 2025, 8AM - 4PM EST

Event: AVS Board of Directors’ Meeting
Location:  San Diego, California
Contact:  Yvonne Towse


In conjunction with ICMCTF 51.

Sunday, June 22, 2025, 8AM - 7PM EST

Event: 25th International Conference on Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD 2025) / 12th International Atomic Layer Etching Workshop (ALE 2025)
Location:  Jeju Island, South Korea
Contact:  Della miller


The AVS 25th International Conference on Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD 2025) featuring the 12th International Atomic Layer Etching Workshop (ALE 2025) will be a three-day meeting dedicated to the science and technology of atomic layer controlled deposition of thin films and now topics related to atomic layer etching.  Since 2001, the ALD conference has been held alternately in the United States, Europe and Asia, allowing fruitful exchange of ideas, know-how and practices between scientists. This year, the ALD conference will again incorporate the Atomic Layer Etching 2025 Workshop (ALE 2025), so that attendees can interact freely.

Saturday, August 23, 2025, 7AM - 7PM EST

Event: 39th North American Molecular Beam Epitaxy Conference (NAMBE 2025)
Location:  Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Contact:  Ganes Balakrishnan, Sadhvikas Addamane

The North American Molecular Beam Epitaxy Conference (NAMBE) is a prominent international forum for reporting scientific and technological developments in Molecular Beam Epitaxy research. The conference showcases important results from fundamental materials and device research, technological applications, and production. NAMBE features award presentations for MBE Innovator, Young Investigator, and Best Student Paper. Vendors will exhibit the latest equipment available for material growth and characterization. Exhibits will surround the coffee breaks and poster presentations, providing opportunities for discussions between attendees and vendors. Short topical workshops are also being considered the day before the main conference.

Sunday, September 21, 2025, 7AM - 12PM EST

Event: AVS 71st International Symposium & Exhibition
Location:  Charlotte, North Carolina
Contact:  Yvonne Towse


The AVS International Symposium and Exhibition has been developed to address cutting-edge issues associated with vacuum science and technology in both the research and manufacturing communities. The Symposium is a week long forum for science and technology exchange featuring papers from technical divisions and technology groups, and topical conferences on emerging technologies. The equipment exhibition is one of the largest in the world and provides an excellent opportunity to view the latest products and services offered by over 200 participating companies. More than 3,000 scientists and engineers gather from around the world to attend. Short courses are offered in conjunction with the International Symposium providing specialized training in specific areas of vacuum science and related technologies. A Career Workshop and Job Center are also offered to all attendees. The Workshop covers such topics as résumé preparation, job search skills, networking, interviewing skills, and more. The Job Center provides the opportunity for job seekers to submit their résumés and meet with potential employers.

Sunday, September 21, 2025, 8AM - 4PM EST

Event: AVS Board of Directors’ Meeting
Location:  Charlotte, North Carolina
Contact:  Yvonne Towse


In conjunction with the AVS 71st International Symposium & Exhibition.

Sunday, December 07, 2025, 12PM - 4PM EST

Event: AVS Board of Directors’ Meeting (via Zoom)
Location:  Online/Virtual
Contact:  Yvonne Towse


Virtual Meeting

Sunday, April 19, 2026, 8AM - 8PM EST

Event: ICMCTF'26- International Conference On Metallurgical Coatings & Thin Films
Location:  Town and Country Hotel, San Diego, CA 
Contact:  ICMCTF Information


The ICMCTF is internationally recognized as a vibrant technical conference that integrates fundamental and applied research focused on thin film deposition, characterization, and advanced surface modification techniques.  ICMCTF is the premier international meeting in the field promoting global exchange of information among scientists, technologists, and manufacturers.  The conference draws more than 800 attendees each year with multiple oral technical sessions and a well attended poster session which is a major component of the technical program.

Sunday, June 28, 2026, 8AM - 7PM EST

Event: ALD/ALE 2026: AVS 26th International Conference on Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD 2026) featuring the 13th International Atomic Layer Etching Workshop (ALE 2026)
Location:  Tampa, Florida
Contact:  Della Miller


The AVS 26th International Conference on Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD 2026) featuring the 13th International Atomic Layer Etching Workshop (ALE 2026) will be a three-day meeting dedicated to the science and technology of atomic layer controlled deposition of thin films and now topics related to atomic layer etching.  Since 2001, the ALD conference has been held alternately in the United States, Europe and Asia, allowing fruitful exchange of ideas, know-how and practices between scientists. This year, the ALD conference will again incorporate the Atomic Layer Etching 2026 Workshop (ALE 2026), so that attendees can interact freely. The conference will take place Sunday, June 28 - Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the International Convention Center in Ghent, Belgium.

As in past conferences, the meeting will be preceded (Sunday, June 28) by one day of tutorials and a welcome reception. Sessions will take place (Monday-Wednesday, June 29-July 1) along with an industry tradeshow. All presentations will be audio-recorded and provided to attendees following the conference (posters will be included as PDFs). Anticipated attendance is 800+.

Sunday, August 02, 2026, 7AM - 7PM EST

Event: International Workshop on Gallium Oxide and Related Materials (IWGO 2026)
Location:  Washington, DC
Contact:  Marko Tadjer

Since 2015, IWGO has been the premier international event for dissemination of research results related to the growth, processing, characterization, and theory of Gallium Oxide and related materials.

Sunday, November 08, 2026, 7AM - 12PM EST

Event: AVS 72nd International Symposium & Exhibition
Location:  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Contact:  Yvonne Towse


The AVS International Symposium and Exhibition has been developed to address cutting-edge issues associated with vacuum science and technology in both the research and manufacturing communities. The Symposium is a week long forum for science and technology exchange featuring papers from technical divisions and technology groups, and topical conferences on emerging technologies. The equipment exhibition is one of the largest in the world and provides an excellent opportunity to view the latest products and services offered by over 200 participating companies. More than 3,000 scientists and engineers gather from around the world to attend. Short courses are offered in conjunction with the International Symposium providing specialized training in specific areas of vacuum science and related technologies. A Career Workshop and Job Center are also offered to all attendees. The Workshop covers such topics as résumé preparation, job search skills, networking, interviewing skills, and more. The Job Center provides the opportunity for job seekers to submit their résumés and meet with potential employers.

Sunday, April 25, 2027, 8AM - 8PM EST

Event: ICMCTF'27- International Conference On Metallurgical Coatings & Thin Films
Location:  Town and Country Hotel, San Diego, CA 
Contact:  ICMCTF Information


The ICMCTF is internationally recognized as a vibrant technical conference that integrates fundamental and applied research focused on thin film deposition, characterization, and advanced surface modification techniques.  ICMCTF is the premier international meeting in the field promoting global exchange of information among scientists, technologists, and manufacturers.  The conference draws more than 800 attendees each year with multiple oral technical sessions and a well attended poster session which is a major component of the technical program.

Sunday, October 24, 2027, 7AM - 12PM EST

Event: AVS 73rd International Symposium & Exhibition
Location:  Portland, Oregon
Contact:  Yvonne Towse


The AVS International Symposium and Exhibition has been developed to address cutting-edge issues associated with vacuum science and technology in both the research and manufacturing communities. The Symposium is a week long forum for science and technology exchange featuring papers from technical divisions and technology groups, and topical conferences on emerging technologies. The equipment exhibition is one of the largest in the world and provides an excellent opportunity to view the latest products and services offered by over 200 participating companies. More than 3,000 scientists and engineers gather from around the world to attend. Short courses are offered in conjunction with the International Symposium providing specialized training in specific areas of vacuum science and related technologies. A Career Workshop and Job Center are also offered to all attendees. The Workshop covers such topics as résumé preparation, job search skills, networking, interviewing skills, and more. The Job Center provides the opportunity for job seekers to submit their résumés and meet with potential employers.

Sunday, September 17, 2028, 8AM - 5PM EST

Event: International Conference on Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS 2028)
Location:  Montreal, Canada OR Monterey, California
Contact:  Mellissa Passarelli, Michael Eller


Largest gathering of International SIMS experts in the field. Conference rotates between Asia, North America and Europe every 2 years. SIMS 2022 in Minneapolis was sponsored by AVS. We'd like to continue the strong association of SIMS with AVS. Event is typically Sunday to Friday, with Tutorials on Sunday, talks Mon-Fri, with a banquet event as well. Exhibit for vendors is an important component as well. Presentation of our bid must be made at the SIMS 2024 conference in early Sept 2024.