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Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 2PM - 3PM EST

Event: AVS Publications Webinar: Writing an Effective Abstract
Location: Virtual/Online
Contact: Rachel Bayne
Web: https://avs.swoogo.com/avswebinars2026

Your abstract is your first impression – so make every word count! In addition to summarizing your work, an effective abstract boosts discoverability, attracts readers, and drives impact. In this webinar, we will walk through best practices for crafting clear, compelling abstracts that work for both readers and reviewers, with plenty of time reserved for questions and discussion.

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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, in Tampa, Florida.

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 12, 2026, 7AM - 7PM EST

Event: 24th International Conference on Molecular Beam Epitaxy (ICMBE 2026)
Location: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Contact: Zetian Mi, Pallab Bhattacharya

The 24th International Conference on Molecular Beam Epitaxy (ICMBE 2026) provides a prominent international forum for reporting new developments in the areas of fundamental and applied molecular beam epitaxy research, including advances in the technique, synthesis of new materials, discovery of new physical properties, formation of novel heterostructures and nanostructures, and the development of innovative devices.

Monday, July 13, 2026, 7AM - 7PM EST

Event: 39th International Vacuum Nanoelectronics Conference (IVNC 2026)
Location: Hitachi Baba Memorial Hall, Tokyo, Japan
Contact: Katsuhisa Murakami

IVNC2026 will be organized by The Japan Society of Vacuum and Surface Science, and will be a four-day conference. The conference gathers all area of the vacuum electron and ion devices including fabrication, evaluation, and application of these devices. Some keynote lectures will be given to discuss future prospects of the research & development in this field. The scientific program will include oral sessions with several invited talks, together with poster sessions. Exhibitions from manufacturers are welcome.

Thursday, July 23, 2026, 9AM - 6PM EST

Event: AVS Ohio 2026 Symposium and Poster Session
Location: The Ohio State University, CBEC Building, 151 West Woodruff Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
Contact: Joseph Corbett, Thaddeus Asel

A one day symposium covering research and development on materials, interfaces, processing, and devices in the state of Ohio.

This is a multi-disciplinary Symposium that cuts across traditional boundaries between disciplines (including physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering)..

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Sunday, July 26, 2026, 12PM - 4PM EST

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

Virtual Meeting

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

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

The International Workshop on Gallium Oxide and Related Materials (IWGO-6) is the most prestigious international forum for Ga₂O₃ and related materials. The sixth workshop is scheduled for August 2-7, 2026, in College Park, Maryland. The program covers a wide range of topics from processing to theory/modeling, encompassing various aspects such as characterization, polymorphism, bulk growth, and devices.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 10AM - 5PM EST

Event: AVS National Short Course: Vacuum System Design
Location: Online/Virtual
Contact: Heather Korff
Web: https://avs.swoogo.com/avscourses2026

Course Objectives

Learn how to select materials and fabricate vessels and components.
Learn how to maintain a proper in-chamber environment.
Understand the calculations and steps for vacuum pumping system design.
Learn about the design and fabrication of vacuum systems.

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 8AM - 5PM EST

Event: Physical Electronics Conference (PEC 2026)
Location: UC - San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
Contact: Shaowei Li, Seth King

The 85th Physical Electronics Conference, featuring the prestigious Nottingham Prize Competition for the best presentation based on doctoral research, will be held at the University of California, San Diego. This annual meeting provides a forum for presenting and discussing new theoretical and experimental advances in the physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering of surfaces and interfaces. The 2026 focus topic, “Next Generation Surfaces and Interfaces,” highlights recent progress in materials development, characterization, applications, and instrumentation, while emphasizing the contributions of emerging researchers in the field. The conference will begin on the evening of August 18 and conclude on the morning of August 21, 2026.

Abstract Deadline: May 31, 2026

Sunday, August 23, 2026, 7AM - 7PM EST

Event: VASSCAA-13 & the 71st KVS Summer Annual Conference
Location: HICO (Gyeongju Hwabaek Convention Center), Gyeongju, Korea
Contact: kvs@kvs.or.kr, vasscaa13@kvs.or.kr

On behalf of the Organizing Committee, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 13th Vacuum and Surface Sciences Conference of Asia and Australia (VASSCAA-13) and the 71^st KVS Summer Annual Conference (KVS 2026). We are excited to announce that this prestigious gathering will now be held from August 23 to 27, 2026, at the Gyeongju Hwabaek International Convention Center (HICO) in Gyeongju, Korea.

VASSCAA-13 will be held in conjunction with the 71^st Korean Vacuum Society (KVS) Summer Annual Conference. This joint event brings together international and domestic experts, offering a unique opportunity to exchange groundbreaking ideas, share research achievements, and explore future directions in our field. A wide range of high-quality research will be presented through oral and poster sessions, complemented by plenary and invited talks from distinguished experts.

Abstract Submission Deadline: June 12, 2026

Thursday, August 27, 2026, 1PM - 2PM EST

Event: AVS Professional Development Webinar: Mentoring Up: Ways to Get What You Need From Your Mentors
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. Research has shown that effective mentoring is linked to enhanced mentee productivity, self-efficacy, career satisfaction, and is an important predictor of academic success. In this interactive workshop, participants will explore ways they can work with their research mentors to get the training and support they need to be successful. They will also explore ways to expand their mentor network to get all the support they need.

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Wednesday, September 09, 2026, 8AM - 6PM EST

Event: AVS Pacific Northwest Chapter 37th Annual Symposium
Location: Discovery Hall, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), WA
Contact: Ajay Karakoti

The PNWAVS Annual Symposium is a forum to discuss the latest advancements in surface, interface, and vacuum research within the Pacific Northwest region. The 2026 event commemorates the 64^th anniversary of the PNWAVS chapter, the oldest in AVS. Topics will encompass developments in the fields of surface science, state-of-the-art characterization methods, and applications of surface science to a variety of material systems, including semiconductors, oxides, critical minerals, ceramics, metals, polymer composites, and biomaterials. This year, one session will focus on emerging techniques to integrate AI/ML-enabled workflows for surface and bulk characterization. The 2026 symposium will be held at Discovery Hall on the PNNL campus. PNNL is one of the 17 national laboratories of the Department of Energy and is renowned for breakthrough research in energy resilience, national security, chemistry, and Earth sciences. PNNL also stewards the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) and Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory (EMSL) user facilities that attract multiple users from across the globe to conduct cutting edge research at PNNL campus.

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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
Photovoltaics: The Engineering, Technology and Application of Solar Cells
Sputter Deposition
Atomic Layer Deposition
Controlling Contamination in Vacuum Systems

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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.

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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, 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.

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.

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.