Save the Date: AVS 63rd International Symposium and Exhibition in Nashville, TN, November 6-11, 2016

The Symposium and Exhibition will cover the latest developments in the science and technology of materials, interfaces and processes.

Newswise — WASHINGTON, D.C., November 4, 2016 – Some of the most advanced developments involving biomaterial interfaces, nanotechnology, plasma science applications, surface engineering and more will be presented next week during the annual symposium and exhibition held by AVS, a professional society supporting academic, industrial, government and consulting professionals addressing cutting edge issues related to materials, interfaces and processes.

The 63rd International Symposium and Exhibition will take place November 6-11, 2016, at the Music City Center in Nashville, TN. Over 1400 presentations will be made for the 3000 registered attendees, featuring papers from AVS technical divisions, technology groups, and focus topics on emerging technologies. The symposium fosters a multidisciplinary environment that cuts across traditional boundaries between disciplines. The equipment exhibition, which is free to the public, is one of the largest in the world and provides an opportunity to view the latest products and services offered by more than 200 participating companies. Reporters are invited to attend the event in person for free (see details below).

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USEFUL LINKS
Main meeting website: http://www.avs.org/symposium
Technical program: http://www.avssymposium.org/
Exhibit information: http://s19.a2zinc.net/clients/avs/avs16/public/enter.aspx
Press Room: http://www.avs.org/About/Press-Media-Center

PRESS REGISTRATION
Please use this form online: http://www.avs.org/AVS/files/c0/c0a81b04-7114-4b81-97fa-67cc356701cd.pdf

We will grant free registration to credentialed journalists and professional freelance journalists. If you are a reporter and would like to attend, contact Della Miller ([email protected]) who can also help with setting up interviews and obtaining images, sound clips, or background information.

ABOUT AVS

As an interdisciplinary, professional Society, AVS supports networking among academic, industrial, government, and consulting professionals involved in a variety of disciplines - chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, all engineering disciplines, business, sales, etc. through common interests related to the basic science, technology development, and commercialization of materials, interfaces, and processing area.

Founded in 1953, AVS is organized into technical divisions and technical groups that encompass a range of established as well as emerging science and technology areas. There are also regional chapters, international chapters and affiliates, and student chapters that promote communication and networking for professionals and students within a geographical region. AVS is comprised of approximately 4,500 members worldwide.

AVS is a member society of the American Institute of Physics with additional benefits for our members. For more information about AVS, visit our website at http://www.avs.org

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