AVS 55 Registration

Registered AVS 55 attendees are invited to visit the exhibit which comprises an extensive display of tools, equipment, services and consulting for film deposition, surface and interface measurements and analysis, materials, chemicals, supplies, vacuum production and measurement, and related instrumentation for surface, interface and film measurements, as well as professional literature and publications in these topics. 

In addition, consultants, engineers, biologists, chemists, physicists, purchasing professionals, scientists, students, technicians, and exhibitor staff working or studying in the fields of applied surface science, biomaterial interfaces, electronic materials and processing, magnetic interfaces, manufacturing science, MEMS/NEMS, nanoscience, thin film, plasma science, surface science, or vacuum technology are welcome to register for FREE. To register, please complete the following registration form at http://www2.avs.org/symposium/AVS55/pages/registration.html. Note: a business card and/or student ID will be requested at the registration counter for identification.

We strongly encourage you to pre-register using our on-line registration program which will ensure faster confirmation. Those of you wishing to register via mail or fax may complete the PDF form and send it to the following address to be received no later than September 29, 2008:

AVS
c/o CDS
107 Waterhouse Road
Bourne, MA 02532
Fax: 508-759-4552

Please note that all domestic pre-registrants who register by October 6, 2008, will receive their badges and event tickets by mail in advance of the meeting. You must report to the Badge Holder Pick-up counter on-site to collect your holder and materials.

International registrants who pre-register by September 22, 2008, will receive their badges and events tickets by mail in advance of the meeting but those registering later will be required to report to the Pre-Registration counter in the registration area to collect their badges and materials. All registrants must have their badge and badgeholder to gain admission to the technical sessions and exhibition.

After completing the registration process, you may use Xpress Reg Update to review your registration status, print another receipt, check on the status of your badge mailing, change your address, etc.

AVS Post-Doc Rate - AVS is again pleased to offer a reduced rate for our post-doc attendees. We hope this will encourage your participation in the AVS Symposium. See registration form for details.

Registration Rates

Symposium Registration Cancellation Policy
All Symposium cancellation/refund requests must be submitted by October 13, 2008 in writing to:

Yvonne Towse
Registration Coordinator
AVS
125 Maiden Lane, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10038
Fax: 212-248-0245
Email: yvonne@avs.org

*Please note that all refunds will be issued via check within 30 days after the meeting. All refunds are subject to a $25 cancellation fee.

Other Conditions
You will be charged for all registrations received. A $20 fee will be charged for all returned checks. No Purchase Orders will be accepted. All registration fees are NON-TRANSFERABLE. No one under the age of 12 (including infants and toddlers) will be permitted on the exhibit floor.
 

Lost Badge Policy

Please note that we will be imposing a $20 fee for replacement badges so please remember to bring your badge and keep it in a safe place throughout the week.

Complimentary AVS Membership Offer

If you have paid the full, student, or postdoc non-member registration fee, you will receive a complimentary AVS electronic membership for 2009. If you wish to receive a JVST print subscription you must pay any additional fees. For more information, stop by the AVS Membership/Education Booth in the Exhibit Hall during the week of the Symposium or contact: Angela Klink, AVS, 125 Maiden Lane, 15th fl., New York, NY 10038 212-248-0200 X221 Fax: 212-248-0245, Email: membership@avs.org

Short Course Program

A perennial strength of the AVS International Symposium is an intensive instructional program focused on topics related to Vacuum and Equipment Technology, Materials and Interface Characterization, and Materials Processing. Full details for this program, which runs concurrent with the International Symposium, will be available at http://www.avs.org/education.schedule.aspx and in the Technical Program. You may contact Heather Korff, AVS, 110 Yellowstone Dr., Suite 120, Chico, CA 95973, 530-896-0477, courses@avs.org, for additional information.

AVS Vendor Exhibit

The Exhibit comprises an extensive display of tools, equipment, services and consulting for film deposition, surface and interface measurements and analysis, materials, chemicals, supplies, vacuum production and measurement, and related instrumentation for surface, interface and film measurements, as well as professional literature and publications. Each year, the technical symposium expands into new and exciting technical disciplines. Our Nanotechnology division has grown to record levels and our focus in emerging technologies, such as fuel cell and energy research, consistently keeps our Symposium fresh and exciting for exhibitors and attendees alike. The exhibits will be open from Tuesday morning until Thursday afternoon (October 21-23, 2008). New and returning Exhibitors are welcome. Please contact exhibits@avs.org for additional information or to make recommendations for this year's AVS Exhibit. You may also review our website www.avs.org, or contact us at 212-248-0200, ext. 229.

Companion Program

This week-long program will provide the opportunity to participate in daily tours and special events. Click Here for details

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