Welcome to IVC-19/ICSS-15 and ICN+T 2013

jointly organised with ITFPC 2013/MIATEC 2013/CIP 2013/RSD 2013

DEADLINE FOR EARLYBIRD REGISTRATION 31 MAY 2013

SHORT COURSES PROGRAM

This event will provide a unique worldwide opportunity to professionals in the academic and industrial research communities to share their latest scientific findings and technological developments in the fields of materials, coatings, nanosciences and surfaces. More than 150 invited speakers, including Nobel Prize winners, will present the state-of-the-art in their research fields. About 2,000 presentations will be made in 15 parallel oral sessions and 3 poster sessions. Supporting this will be an exhibition of scientific instruments, which will take place in the poster area next to the lecture halls to encourage networking amongst the delegates, and a program of relevant short courses, delivered by experienced professionals.

Plenary lecturers:

Conference Topics:

The congress is organised on behalf of the International Union for Vacuum Science, Technique and Applications (IUVSTA) by a consortium of European Vacuum Societies (Belgian Vacuum Society, British Vacuum Council, Croatian Vacuum Society, Czech Vacuum Society, French Vacuum Society, Hungarian Vacuum Society, Portuguese Vacuum Society, Slovak Vacuum Society, Slovenian Vacuum Society) willing to work together in close interaction to increase scientific and technical links and collaboration within Europe.

Paris is famous for its rich history, beautiful architecture, cultural diversity and renowned gastronomy, which makes it the most visited city in the world. Thanks to its strategic location in Europe, Paris is also an active economic trading platform and a leading economic region. With more than 600,000 students and 136,000 researchers and technicians hosted in its universities and higher education establishments, the Paris region holds a prominent position in education, research and innovation.

It is a pleasure to invite you in Paris, "la ville lumière",

for September 9-13, 2013