AVS 72nd International Symposium & Exhibition

Nanotech
In personConference72nd edition
Dates:8–13 Nov 2026
Location:Pittsburgh, PA, USA · David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Submit: oral, posterPoster sessionIndustry sessionIndustry exhibitionPublication: journal special issue

72nd International Symposium and Exhibition of AVS, one of the most comprehensive and multidisciplinary materials/processing/interfaces conferences in the world, gathering more than 2,000 scientists and engineers around vacuum science, surface engineering, thin films, nanoscale fabrication and emerging quantum technologies.

Conference themes

  • Nanoscience and nanoscale fabrication
  • Thin films and surface engineering
  • Plasma science and plasma processing
  • Vacuum technology and instrumentation
  • Quantum technology and quantum materials
  • Biomaterials and biointerfaces
  • 2D materials and heterostructures

Upcoming deadlines

DeadlineDateStatus
Late abstract
Late News Abstract Submission Deadline
Sep 14, 202692 days leftsource →
Early-bird registration
Early Registration Deadline
Oct 5, 2026113 days leftsource →

Publication

Journal special issue
AIP Publishing lists a special topic for papers from the AVS 72nd International Symposium with a February 1, 2027 submission deadline.

Practical details

Format: In person; six-day symposium with technical sessions, tutorials, panel discussions and an exhibition featuring over 150 participating companies showcasing instrumentation, products and services for vacuum science and technology, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

Organizer: AVS - The Science & Technology Society

AVS 72 Pittsburgh, November 8-13, 2026, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center

Where to stay

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