AVS 72 Plenary Lecture
Monday, November 9, 2026
8:30 a.m.
Ballroom BC
Dr. Akihisa Sekiguchi, Corporate Fellow of Tokyo Electron Ltd., Corporate Innovation Division, will present the Plenary Lecture on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
AVS Publications Author & Reviewer Appreciation
Tuesday – Thursday, November 10-12, 2026
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Exhibit Hall A, Booth 402
Have you published in or reviewed for one of AVS’s five journals? If so, we want to say THANK YOU! AVS Publications office staff and editors invite you to come by the AVS Publications booth in the Exhibit Hall (Booth #402) to show our appreciation with a small token and an opportunity to enter a raffle for an Amazon gift card. If you have not had the opportunity to publish or review for AVS journals, stop by to speak with editors, other authors, and reviewers to learn about the publication process and experience.
AVS Quantum Science Workshop (All-Invited Session)
Sunday, November 8, 2026
3:00 p.m.
Quantum science and technology are transitioning rapidly from fundamental research to early-stage deployment, driven by advances in materials, devices, systems integration, software, and applications in computing, sensing, networking, and metrology. As this transition accelerates, progress increasingly depends not only on scientific breakthroughs but also on the coordinated development of shared infrastructure, a skilled and adaptable workforce, and effective pathways for translating research into impact. This all-invited workshop will bring together leaders from across the quantum ecosystem, including government, national laboratories, nonprofits, industry, startups, and academia, to provide complementary perspectives on the current state of quantum technologies and the challenges that must be addressed to enable scalable and sustainable growth. Speakers will discuss the role of public–private partnerships, national and regional infrastructure, workforce development efforts, and ways to accelerate translation from research to real-world applications. A central focus of the workshop will be identifying near-term priorities and actionable strategies for building a resilient quantum ecosystem that can support both innovation and deployment. The invited talks will be followed by a panel discussion aimed at synthesizing cross-sector insights and highlighting opportunities for collaboration across disciplines and institutions. This workshop will serve as a programmatic anchor for the Quantum Science & Technology activities at AVS 72 and will be complemented by QS mini-symposium sessions throughout the week that explore technical advances in quantum materials, devices, integration, sensing, and manufacturing. We invite all AVS attendees interested in shaping the future of quantum technology to participate in this workshop and contribute to defining pathways for infrastructure development, workforce training, and translation to impact.
AQS1: AVS Quantum Science Workshop Session (ALL-INVITED SESSION)
- Government: Matthew LaHaye (AFRL)
- National Lab: Supratik Guha, Argonne National Laboratory
- Non-profit: Corey Stambaugh (Maryland Capital of Quantum), “The Capital of Quantum”
- Start-up: Ben Bloom, Atom Computing
- Industry: Ignace Jarrige, Amazon Web Services
- Academia: Prineha Narang, UCLA
This workshop will be followed by QS scientific sessions throughout the week that delve deeper into technical advances in quantum science and technology.
AVS Vendor Exhibit:
Tuesday, November 10 – 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 11 – 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 12 – 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m
Exhibit Hall A
The Exhibit comprises an extensive display of tools, equipment, and services for Surface Science; Biomaterial Interfaces; Electronic Materials & Photonics; Magnetic Interfaces; Manufacturing Science; Nanoscience; Thin Film; Plasma Science; Vacuum Technology; educational material; career services; and professional literature, journals, and publications. Each year, the technical symposium expands into new and exciting technical disciplines, bringing new exhibitors showcasing new technology and research methods. The continuously expanding technical program consistently keeps our Symposium fresh and exciting for exhibitors and attendees alike. The exhibition will be open from Tuesday morning until Thursday afternoon (November 10-12, 2026).
Reserve your booth today using our online system (link to AVS 72 Exhibition Sales) or contact us at exhibits@avs.org for more information.
Biomaterials Plenary (All-Invited Session) (BP)
The Biomaterials Interfaces program kicks off with the traditional Biomaterials Plenary Session. This year we are pleased to have presentations from three prominent scientists who will present seminars.
BP+BI-SuA: Biomaterials Plenary Session
Invited Speakers
- Kenan Fears, US Naval Research Laboratory, “Bio-Inspired Design of Multifunctional Materials”
- Daeyeon Lee, University of Pennsylvania, “Gas Bubble-Encapsulating Microcapsules (GEMs): Pressure-Triggered Drug Delivery and AI-Enabled Fabrication”
- Tak-Sing Wong, The Pennsylvania State University, “Synthetic Brochosomes: From Biomimicry to Function”
Nanoscale Science and Technology Plenary Session (All-Invited) (NSP)
Nanoscale Science and Technology Plenary Session (NSP): The Nanoscale Science and Technology Division starts the week with a plenary session featuring a talk from the Nanotechnology Recognition Award winner. Following this talk, we will have our Early Career and Graduate Student competitions. Please join us for these engaging talks on nanoscale science and technology and for lively discussion during a reception immediately after the competitions. All graduate students, early career, and senior personnel are encouraged to submit applications for the NS Graduate Competition, Early Career Competition, and Professional Awards.
NSP-SuA: Nanoscale Science and Technology Plenary Session (ALL-INVITED SESSION)
Invited Speaker
- Sidney R. Cohen, Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel, “AFM – after 40 Years Still an Evolving Playground”
Undergraduate Poster Session (UN)
Thursday, November 12 – 4:30 p.m.
Ballroom A
AVS 72 will host its sixth annual undergraduate poster session, open to any undergraduate conducting research on an AVS-related topic. This special session provides undergraduate researchers the opportunity to present and network with students, professors, and industry leaders! We welcome the newest members of AVS to share their important work with all Society members and greatly encourage participation. Registration is discounted for undergraduate students and limited travel assistance may be available. Cash awards will be given for the top poster presentations!
UN-ThP: Undergraduate Poster Session
AVS Late-Breaking Abstract Submissions:
There will be opportunities to present post-deadline discoveries in all fields relevant to the AVS membership. Submissions that address topics in surfaces, interfaces, films, nanometer-scale phenomena, emerging technologies, or new innovations. Our Call for Late-Breaking Abstracts will launch in early August, with a September 14, 2026, deadline. Submissions will be used to fill holes in the program and grow the poster sessions, and they must be submitted via the AVS website by Monday, September 14, 2026. Notification of acceptance/rejection will be made soon thereafter. Please check the AVS 72 website for details and abstract submission guidelines in early August after the AVS 72 Technical Program launches.
AVS Sponsorship Program:
AVS is a not-for-profit Society that offers a myriad of services, programs, and events related to science and technology in the fields of vacuum, materials, interfaces, and processing to scientists and engineers from around the world. An extensive recognition and exposure program, which is active before and during the Symposium, is available to our Symposium Sponsors. Symposium Sponsor logos will appear on the AVS website, in the Technical/Exhibitor Program, on signage and slide shows at the Symposium. The earlier AVS Symposium Sponsorships ensure the greatest exposure. To learn more about Sponsorship opportunities, please contact exhibits@avs.org or Yvonne Towse at 212-248-0200 ext. 222 or yvonne@avs.org.