# Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF)

- Dates: 2 August 2026 to 5 August 2026
- Location: AT&T Hotel and Conference Center, Austin, United States
- Organiser: The University of Texas at Austin
- Industry: Manufacturing
- Expected attendance: 60

## About

The Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium is a conference focused on solid freeform fabrication and additive manufacturing technologies. It includes technical sessions, special sessions on topics like big data analytics and 3D printed concrete, and events such as receptions and an awards banquet. The event is intended for professionals, researchers, and students in the field.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.sffsymposium.org/)
- [Registration](https://www.tms.org/sff2026)
- [Agenda](https://www.tms.org/portal/portal/Meetings___Events/2026/SFF2026/Schedule-at-a-Glance.aspx?hkey=f1f6e1c8-da62-428a-9c4b-eb322f9a2c0e)

## Topics

- Industrial Engineering
- IT & Technology

## Speakers

- David Leigh, Chair, The University of Texas at Austin
- Matthew Jones, The University of Texas at Austin
- Michael Cullinan, The University of Texas at Austin
- Desi Kovar, The University of Texas at Austin
- Zhenghui Sha, The University of Texas at Austin
- Maryam Tilton, The University of Texas at Austin
- Jack Beuth, Carnegie Mellon University
- Brandon Lane, NIST
- Denis Cormier, Rochester Inst of Technology
- Ming Leu, Missouri Univ. Science & Technol
- Phill Dickens, University of Nottingham
- Frank Liou, Missouri Univ. Science & Technol
- Chad Duty, University of Tennessee
- Toshiki Niino, University of Tokyo
- Brian Giera, Lawrence Livermore National Lab
- David Rosen, Georgia Institute of Technology
- Richard Hague, University of Nottingham
- Tom Starr, University of Louisville
- Ola Harrysson, North Carolina State University
- Brent Stucker

## Sponsors and partners

- EOS

## Where to stay

- **The Driskill**: 170 m from the venue, 604 Brazos Street, Austin, 78701
  - [Hotel website](https://driskillhotel.com)
- **Thompson Austin**: 180 m from the venue, 501 Brazos Street, Austin, 78701
- **Aloft Austin Downtown**: 190 m from the venue, 109 East 7th Street, Austin, 78701
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ausda-aloft-austin-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1-512-476-2222
- **citizenM Austin Downtown**: 220 m from the venue, 617 Colorado Street, Austin, 78701
  - [Hotel website](https://www.citizenm.com/hotels/united-states/austin/austin-downtown-hotel)
  - Phone: +1-512-717-7575
- **The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel**: 240 m from the venue, 701 Congress Avenue, Austin, 78701
  - [Hotel website](https://www.sonesta.com/us/texas/austin/stephen-f-austin-royal-sonesta-hotel)
  - Phone: +1 512 457 8800
- **The Westin Austin Downtown**: 270 m from the venue, 310 East 5th Street, Austin, 78701
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/auswi-the-westin-austin-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 512-391-2333
- **Residence Inn Austin Downtown/Convention Center**: 270 m from the venue, 300 East 4th Street, Austin, 78701
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/ausrd)
  - Phone: +1 512-236-8008
- **JW Marriott Austin**: 290 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.jwmarriottaustin.com/)

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