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Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 7AM - 7PM EST

Event: Japan Society of Vacuum and Surface Science Annual Meeting 2026 (JVSS2026)
Location: Big Palette Fukushima, Koriyama, Japan
Contact: Ken Nakajima

The Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Vacuum and Surface Science 2026 will be held during the period from September 15th (Tue.) to Septemober 17th (Thu.), 2026, at BIG PALETTE FUKUSHIMA. In the meeting, a variety of topics/sessions are planned, including ones organized by the subcommittees. Your participation in and contribution to the meeting are highly encouraged and welcome.

Abstract Deadline: July 10th (Fri), 17:00 JST

Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 2PM - 3PM EST

Event: AVS Publications Webinar: Beyond the Checkbox: Elevating Peer Review Through Structured Evaluation
Location: Virtual/Online
Contact: Heather Korff
Web: https://avs.swoogo.com/avswebinars2026

Introducing AVS Publications’ new reviewer checklist! Designed to reinforce the purpose and responsibilities of peer review, this tool will help reviewers provide critical scientific evaluation that will guide authors toward improving their research. Through a walkthrough of the checklist, we will provide a deep-dive into review strategies that will allow you to evaluate your peers’ work more thoroughly, constructively, and efficiently.

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 9AM - 6PM EST

Event: AVS Rocky Mountain Chapter Short Course Program
Location: Denver-Westminster Double Tree Hotel, Westminster, CO
Contact: Neil Peacock; e-mail: neil_peacock@avs.org

Courses

An Overview of Applied Vacuum Technology
Partial Pressure Analysis with Residual Gas Analyzers
Semiconductor Device Manufacturing Overview
Controlling Contamination in Vacuum Systems
Sputter Deposition

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Thursday, September 17, 2026, 9AM - 6PM EST

Event: AVS Rocky Mountain Chapter Symposium
Location: Denver-Westminster Double Tree Hotel, Westminster, CO
Contact: Neil Peacock; e-mail: neil_peacock@avs.org

The Rocky Mountain Chapter of AVS will be holding its Symposium on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at the Denver-Westminster Double Tree Hotel on US36 in Westminster, Colorado. In addition to the Symposium, the RMC will be putting on a short course program on September 16-18, 2026 at the same location.

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Thursday, September 17, 2026, 1PM - 2PM EST

Event: AVS Professional Development Webinar: Using Expectations Documents as a Tool to Improve Your Mentoring Relationships
Location: Virtual/Online
Contact: Heather Korff
Web: https://avs.swoogo.com/avswebinars2026

Mentoring is a collaborative learning relationship that proceeds through purposeful stages over time and has the primary goal of helping the mentees gain the skills and knowledge they need to move on in their chosen careers. Although research has shown that effective mentoring is linked to enhanced mentee productivity, self-efficacy, career satisfaction, and is an important predictor of academic success, many mentors receive little to no training. Research Mentor Training (RMT) is a program designed to help research mentors maximize the effectiveness of their mentoring relationships. During this workshop, we will discuss expectations documents, a key component of the RMT curriculum. We will talk about what they are, what they can/should contain, and how they can be used most effectively in mentoring relationships. There will be small group discussions.

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Sunday, September 20, 2026, 8AM - 8PM EST

Event: Liquid Metal Processing and Casting Conference
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Contact: Jonathan Paras

The Liquid Metal Processing and Casting Conference (LMPC) was started by Sandia to disseminate knowledge from the scientific research conducted by our vacuum melt laboratory. The conference is peculiar in that 70% of the attendees are from industry rather than academic sources. The focus is on vacuum induction melting, vacuum arc remelting, and electroslag refining. We are looking to return it to the U.S.to revive vacuum metallurgy interest here among industrial and academic partners.

Thursday, September 24, 2026, 8AM - 5PM EST

Event: 2026 AVS Prairie Chapter Symposium
Location: University of Wisconsin - Madison, Pyle Center (702 Langdon St. Madison, WI 53706).
Contact: Jason Kawasaki and Jessica McChesney

The 2026 AVS Prairie Chapter Symposium will be held on September 24, 2026 at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, Pyle Center (702 Langdon St. Madison, WI 53706). The event brings together researchers, industry professionals, and students interested in materials science and engineering to advance research and collaboration across the midwestern region. The symposium features an open theme to showcase the diverse research interests within the AVS community.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 10AM - 5PM EST

Event: AVS National Online Short Course Program (Fall 2026)
Location: Online/Virtual
Contact: Heather Korff

Courses

Plasma-Enhanced CVD: Fundamentals, Techniques, & Applications September 29-30 (2 Half-days)
Cleaning and Surface Conditioning Techniques for Integrated Circuit Manufacturing Sept. 29 & Oct. 1 (2 Full Days)
Cryopump Technology October 1 (1 Full Day)

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Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 1PM - 2PM EST

Event: AVS e-Talk: Electron-Enhanced Atomic Scale Processing for the Low Temperature Deposition and Etching of Thin Films
Location: Virtual/Online
Contact: Heather Korff
Web: https://avs.swoogo.com/avsetalks2026

As demand for more powerful microelectronic devices continues to rise, new atomic layer processing technologies are needed to keep pace with shrinking dimensions and increasingly complex device architectures. Thermal budget has become a limiting constraint, as 3D integration and temperature-sensitive substrates leave little room for conventional high-temperature deposition and etching. In this talk, I will present results from CU Boulder’s electron-enhanced atomic-scale processing, in which low-energy electrons replace thermal energy to drive surface reactions below 120 °C. I will cover electron-enhanced atomic layer deposition (EE-ALD), electron-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (EE-CVD), and electron-enhanced chemical vapor etching (EE-CVE), with results for TiN and composition-tunable TiCN; silicon and its oxide, nitride, and carbide; carbon deposition and etching; and ZrO2, among others.

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 2PM - 7PM EST

Event: AVS Hudson Mohawk Chapter - 2026 Fall Meeting
Location: University of Albany, ETEC building, Room B010, 1220 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12226
Contact: Steve Consiglio 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. At the end of the meeting, awards will be given for the best student oral and poster presentations. The student award winners will receive a cash award, be given an award certificate, and be publicized in the AVS Newsletter. 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 is required, but the meeting is free and open to non-AVS members. Pizza and refreshments will be provided around 5:30 PM.

Tuesday, November 03, 2026, 7AM - 7PM EST

Event: Surface meets Function: Achieving diamond-like properties at low temperatures Scalable coatings for Wear, Biomedical, Electrochemical, Optical and Barrier Applications
Location: Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Contact: Rebecca Anthony, Nina Baule

Where do coatings make a difference? This 1.5‑day lunch‑to‑lunch workshop explores diamond‑like carbon as a versatile, tailorable coating platform. We will show how DLC properties can be precisely adjusted for specific application needs while preserving low‑temperature processing and industrial scalability. With practical project examples, researchers, machine developers, and users from the field will discuss application areas, successful lab‑to‑fab transfer strategies, and emerging opportunities – demonstrating that diamond‑like carbon offers far more than exceptional hardness.

Tuesday, November 03, 2026, 8AM - 11AM EST

Event: 35th International Standards Organization Technical Committee 201 Plenary Meeting
Location: Four Points Hotel by Sheraton, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.
Contact: Peter Sherwood

The annual meeting of TC201 is held each year on the cycle - Europe, North America, Asia. Peter Sherwood as Head of the US Delegation is responsible for organizing the 2026 North America meeting

The meeting as well as lodging place will be Four Points Hotel by Sheraton, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.

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, November 08, 2026, 8AM - 4PM EST

Event: AVS Board of Directors’ Meeting
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Contact: Yvonne Towse

In conjunction with the AVS 72nd International Symposium & Exhibition.

Monday, November 09, 2026, 8AM - 5PM EST

Event: AVS National Short Course Program
Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Contact:

Heather Korff

Web: https://avs.swoogo.com/avscourses2026

Courses

Daily: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (ET)

Fundamentals of Vacuum Technology (Monday-Thursday, Nov. 9-12, 2026)

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Sunday, December 06, 2026, 7AM - 6PM EST

Event: Workshop on Innovative Nanoscale Devices and Systems (WINDS 2026)
Location: Mauna Lani Hotel, Waikoloa, the Big Island, Hawaii, USA
Contact: Fariborz Kargar, 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.

Abstract Deadline: July 31, 2026.

Sunday, December 13, 2026, 7AM - 7PM EST

Event: Atomic Layer Deposition Materials-to-Manufacturing
Location: IIT Bombay, Mumbai, India
Contact: Saurabh Lodha, Gopalan Rajaraman

The workshop focuses on Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and its role in advancing materials-to-manufacturing (M2M) technologies, bringing together leading researchers, scientists, industry professionals, and students from academia, national laboratories, and industry. The workshop will feature expert lectures and discussions on:

Advanced ALD processes and next-generation deposition technologies
Thin-film growth mechanisms, surface chemistry, and interface engineering
Semiconductor device fabrication and integration
2D materials, nanotechnology, and emerging device architectures
AI/ML-driven materials discovery and process optimization.

Sunday, January 17, 2027, 7AM - 7PM EST

Event: 52nd International Conference on the Physics and Chemistry of Surfaces and Interfaces (PCSI-52 2027)
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Contact: Alex Demkov

The annual PCSI conference is devoted to achieving a fundamental understanding of the physical, chemical, biological, structural, optical, magnetic, and electrical properties of surfaces and interfaces. These studies include novel growth processes and interfacial phenomena, new characterization tools, transport, and functionality of the structures for future devices. Generous amounts of discussion time will be included in the program in order to emphasize the workshop character and to stimulate the exchange of new ideas.

Sunday, January 31, 2027, 8AM - 4PM EST

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

Virtual Meeting

Sunday, February 28, 2027, 8AM - 5PM EST

Event: 1st American Workshop on Ellipsometry (AWE-1)
Location: Nebraska Innovation Campus, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
Contact: Ufuk Kikic, Mathias Schubert

The 1st American Workshop on Ellipsometry (AWE-1) will be the inaugural Topical Conference & Exhibition of the AVS Spectroscopic Ellipsometry (EL) Technical Group, co-organized in collaboration with the North American Ellipsometry Association (NAEA). AWE-1 is especially dedicated to the participation of undergraduate and graduate students, providing ample opportunities for scientific and technical discussions and professional networking, to help them become the next generation of talented ellipsometry users and innovators. Accordingly, AWE-1 is a workforce development initiative that aims to provide a pipeline of young talent for EL sessions at the annual AVS Symposia & Exhibitions.

Sunday, April 04, 2027, 8AM - 8PM EST

Event: Area Selective Deposition Workshop (ASD 2027)
Location: Sentinel Hotel, Portland, Oregon
Contact: Tania Sandoval

The ASD Workshop was initiated in 2016 to provide a scientific communication channel to learn and exchange about selective deposition techniques. It has since offered a forum for open discussions between researchers from academia and industry. The meeting will include half day Tutorials (starts Sunday afternoon 1:00 p.m.) followed by the Workshop (two full days, Monday and Tuesday). The last day of the Workshop (ends Wednesday around 2:00 p.m.) will highlight the state of the art of ASD developments in High Volumen Manufacturing with invited presentation from our main industrial partners.

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.

Thursday, April 29, 2027, 8AM - 4PM EST

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

In conjunction with ICMCTF 2027.

Saturday, May 29, 2027, 7AM - 7PM EST

Event: The 10th TACT International Thin Film Conference (TACT 2027)
Location: Innovation Building, Ming Chi University of Technology, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Contact: tact.secretary@gmail.com, hengjui0109@dragon.nchu.edu.tw

TACT 2027 will cover a broad spectrum of topics related to thin-film, coating, and plasma technologies, with applications spanning sustainable energy, semiconductors, optoelectronics, flexible devices, and protective, tribological, organic, biological, and other functional coatings. The conference will feature seven specialized symposia and one short course. In addition, special issues associated with the conference will be organized in collaboration with the peer-reviewed high-impact journals “Vacuum” and “Surface and Coatings Technology”.

Sunday, June 20, 2027, 8AM - 7PM EST

Event: ALD/ALE 2027: AVS 27th International Conference on Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD 2027) featuring the 14th International Atomic Layer Etching Workshop (ALE 2027)
Location: Dresden, Germany
Contact: Della Miller

The AVS 27th International Conference on Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD 2027) featuring the 14th International Atomic Layer Etching Workshop (ALE 2027) 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 2027 Workshop (ALE 2027), so that attendees can interact freely. The conference will take place Sunday, June 20 - Wednesday, June 23, 2027, in Dresden, Germany.

As in past conferences, the meeting will be preceded by one day of tutorials and a welcome reception. Sessions will take place (Monday-Wednesday) 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, July 25, 2027, 12PM - 4PM EST

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

Virtual Meeting

Friday, July 30, 2027, 7AM - 7PM EST

Event: North American Molecular Beam Epitaxy Conference (NAMBE 2027)
Location: Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel, Asheville, NC, USA
Contact: Matthew Brahlek, Brooks Tellekamp

The NAMBE 2027 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, through technological applications, and into high-volume and low-cost production.

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

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

Sunday, October 24, 2027, 8AM - 4PM EST

Event: AVS Board of Directors’ Meeting
Location: Portland, Oregon
Contact: Yvonne Towse

In conjunction with the AVS 73rd International Symposium & Exhibition.

Monday, March 13, 2028, 7AM - 7PM EST

Event: Frontiers in Characterization and Metrology for Nanoelectronics (FCMN 2028)
Location: Monterey Marriott, Monterey, California
Contact: Alex Liddle, Alain Diebold

The FCMN will bring together scientists and engineers interested in all aspects of the characterization technology needed for nanoelectronic materials and device research, development, integration, and manufacturing. All approaches are welcome: chemical, physical, electrical, magnetic, optical, in situ, and real-time control and monitoring. The semiconductor industry is evolving rapidly: the conference will highlight major issues and provide critical reviews of important materials and structure characterization and nearline/inline metrology methods, including hardware, data analysis, and AI and machine learning, as the industry both extends the technology deep into the nanoscale and increases the diversity of devices and systems.

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.