We are delighted to invite you on behalf of AVS to submit an abstract for the AVS 71st International Symposium & Exhibition, scheduled to be held at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC, USA, from September 21-26, 2025. The AVS Symposium serves as a premier platform for presenting and discussing interdisciplinary science and technology in the fields of materials, interfaces, and processing, catering to both the research and manufacturing communities.
Our symposia cultivate a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries. They feature papers from AVS Technical Divisions, Groups, Focus Topics, and Mini-Symposia, focusing on emerging technologies, many of which significantly contribute to the overarching conference theme.
The theme for this year’s Symposium is “Engineering the Future: Collaborative Frontiers in Surface, Quantum, and Energy Sciences” This theme underscores topics of national and international significance, which are increasingly vital to the AVS community, and it supports the 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.
We are delighted to announce that this year’s plenary speaker is Prof. Michael Manfra from Purdue University. He is the Bill and Dee O’Brien Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Professor of Materials Engineering, and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He is also the Scientific Director of Microsoft Quantum Lab West Lafayette, and he will speak about current challenges and opportunities in quantum computing, in alignment with the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.
We warmly invite you to explore the program and submit your abstract, enabling your participation in this exciting event! Below is a list of AVS Divisions, Technical Groups, Focus Topics, and Mini-Symposia sessions planned for AVS 71. Take a moment to review the diverse session themes and submit your oral or poster abstract to the topic that best aligns with your research.
Each topic listed below has specified areas of interest available on the submission site. When submitting to your chosen topic, ensure you select either the oral or poster session. The program committee will thoroughly review the abstracts and make the most appropriate scheduling decisions as they build their sessions.
Focused topic sessions and mini-symposia complement our traditionally strong core of sessions on fundamental surface science and interfacial phenomena, applied surface science, surface engineering, micro- and nano-electronics, nanoscale science, and technology, manufacturing science and technology, thin films, plasma science and technology, micro- and nano-electromechanical systems, electronic and photonic materials, biomaterials, and vacuum science and technology.
We are confident that you will find many sessions of interest, as well as oral and poster sessions providing opportunities to showcase your latest research. 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. AVS 71 will also feature a special poster session to highlight undergraduate research, with prizes for the top presentations. Please note that for AVS 71, you are allowed to present one oral abstract and one poster abstract, so please consider submitting both! In addition to a vibrant technical program, there will be an extensive equipment and vendor exhibition, short courses, and numerous networking, career advancement, and recruitment events for those launching their careers and established researchers. Opportunities to apply for travel grants, as well as student, early career, and professional awards, are also available.
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 now through Monday, August 18, 2025.
We eagerly anticipate your valuable contribution to the AVS 71st International Symposium & Exhibition, and we hope to see you in Charlotte!
Stephanie Law Mark Losego
Pennsylvania State University Georgia Tech
2025 Program Chair 2025 Program Vice-Chair
