Technical Conference  /  May 19, 2025  -  May 22, 2025

68th Annual SVC Technical Conference

The SVC Technical Conference, one of the most important conferences in the field of coatings, thin films and surface technology, is taking place for the 68th time. From May 19-22, 2025, the event will once again open its doors in Nashville to researchers, industry representatives, decision-makers, and newcomers, creating a space for exchanging ideas about the importance of coating and surface technology in products and services in our daily lives, but also about the influence of artificial intelligence on the industry.

The diverse technical program will highlight economic and technical aspects as well as current challenges in development and application. Besides, there will be an associated industry-leading technical exhibition, an educational program and diverse networking opportunities where the latest research results, coating processes and applications can be discussed.

The main topics of this year's SVC Technical Conference are:

  • (2D) Materials and Heterostructures – Applications, Large-Scale Growth, & Advanced Characterization (new)
  • Atomic Layer Processing
  • Coatings and Processes for Biomedical Applications
  • Coatings for Energy Conversion and Related Processes (new)
  • Quantum Computing
  • Digital Transformation through Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Simulation, and Data Science in the Thin Film Industry
  • Emerging and Translational Technologies and Applications
  • Electron Beam Processes
  • High-Powered Impulse Magnetron Sputtering (HiPIMS)
  • Large-Area Coatings
  • Optical Coatings
  • Organic and Perovskite Electronics (new)
  • Plasma Processing and Diagnostics
  • Process Monitoring, Control, and Automation
  • Protective, Tribological and Decorative Coatings
  • Selective Atomic Scale Processes (new)
  • Thin Film Contributions for the Hydrogen Economy (new)
  • Thin Film Sensors
  • WebTech Roll-to-Roll Technologies and Innovation
  • Exhibitor Innovator Showcase

This year, the Fraunhofer IST is represented at a shared booth together with the Fraunhofer IWS and FEP as well as Fraunhofer USA. The Fraunhofer IST contributes to the SVC program with its expertise in the areas of “Optical Systems and Applications” and “Diamond-based Systems and CleanTech”.