AVS International Symposium and Exhibition

The AVS 72nd International Symposium and Exhibition is a premier multidisciplinary event scheduled for November 8-13, 2026, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA. It focuses on state-of-the-art advances in materials, processing, surfaces, interfaces, and devices, featuring over 25 technical divisions and topics. The event includes an extensive exhibition with over 150 participating companies, attracting more than 2,000 scientists and engineers worldwide. It offers a platform for collaboration across industry, government labs, and academia, covering areas such as vacuum technology, thin films, plasma science, nanotechnology, biomaterials, and quantum technology.