We are delighted to invite you to submit an abstract for the AVS 72nd International Symposium & Exhibition, scheduled to be held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA, November 8-13, 2026.
The AVS Symposium is the premier venue for presenting and discussing interdisciplinary science and technology related to materials, processing, surfaces, interfaces, and devices, serving attendees from industry, government labs, and academia.
The AVS symposium cultivates a dynamic environment that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries. From fundamental science to manufacturing, this weeklong symposium fosters a multidisciplinary atmosphere where participants from industry, government labs, and academia collaborate and explore research in vacuum technology, thin films, plasma science, microelectronic devices, quantum computing, 2D materials, nanostructures, biomaterials, surface phenomena, and much more!
We are delighted to announce that this year’s plenary speaker is Dr. Akihisa (Aki) Sekiguchi, Fellow of Tokyo Electron Limited’s Corporate Innovation Division. He currently sits on SEMI’s Board of Industry Leaders and the CTO Forum. Dr. Sekiguchi sets TEL’s strategy for corporate innovation, including in AI, quantum computing, and advanced CMOS logic development. His presentation will set the stage for the conference, overviewing the current semiconductor technology roadmap and highlighting where the research and discoveries being discussed at the AVS Symposium can help accelerate solutions for today’s most critical challenges.
Over 25 AVS Divisions, Technical Groups, Focus Topics, and Mini-Symposia are soliciting abstracts for AVS 72. Take a moment to review the list below of diverse session themes to which you can submit your oral or poster abstract. When submitting to your chosen topic, ensure you select either the oral or poster session. The program committee will thoroughly review abstracts to make the most appropriate scheduling decisions as they build their sessions.
We are confident that you will find many topics of interest and that you will enjoy the technical discussions and camaraderie at both the oral and poster sessions. Poster presentations are an excellent way to promote your work and engage in one-on-one interactions with many scientists and engineers in a relaxed environment. Please note that for AVS 72, you are allowed to present one oral abstract and one poster abstract, so please consider submitting both!
AVS 72 will also feature a special poster session to highlight undergraduate research, with prizes for the top presentations. Opportunities to apply for travel grants, as well as student, early career, and professional awards, are also available!
In addition to a vibrant technical program, there will also be an extensive equipment and vendor exhibition, short courses, and numerous networking, career advancement, and recruitment events for both those launching their careers and established researchers.
If you are new to the AVS community, WELCOME! We are confident that you will find the symposium to be a great place to meet new colleagues and friends with whom to share ideas for years to come. We encourage you to participate in this year’s Symposium by submitting an abstract before the deadline of Monday, May 18, 2026.
We eagerly anticipate your valuable contribution to the AVS 72nd International Symposium & Exhibition and look forward to seeing you in Pittsburgh!
Mark Losego Angélique Raley
Georgia Tech TEL Technology Center, America LLC
AVS 72 Program Chair AVS 72 Program Vice-Chair
