# ICMCTF

- Dates: 25 April 2027 to 30 April 2027
- Location: Town and Country Resort & Convention Center, San Diego, United States
- Organiser: AVS
- Industry: Manufacturing
- Expected attendance: 500

## About

International Conference on Metallurgical Coatings Thin Films. ICMCTF is an international technical conference that integrates fundamental & applied research focused on thin film deposition, characterization & advanced surface modification techniques.

## Official links

- [Registration](https://icmctf2026.avs.org/register/)
- [Agenda](https://icmctf2026.avs.org/scheduler/)
- [Call for speakers](https://icmctf2026.avs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Call-for-Abstracts.pdf) (deadline unverified, check the call)

## Topics

- PP. Plasma and Vapor Deposition Processes
- MA. Protective and High Temperature Coatings
- MB. Functional Thin Films and Surfaces
- MC: Tribology and Mechanics of Coatings and Surfaces
- TS1. Coatings for Batteries and Hydrogen Applications
- TS2. Coatings and Surfaces for Renewable Energy Technology
- TS3. Circular Strategies for Surface Engineering

## Where to stay

- **The Sofia Hotel**: 50 m from the venue
- **The Bristol Hotel**: 130 m from the venue, 1055 First Avenue, San Diego, 92101
- **The Westin Gaslamp Quarter**: 190 m from the venue, 910 Broadway Circle, San Diego, 92101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sanwi-the-westin-san-diego-gaslamp-quarter/)
  - Phone: +1-619-239-2200
- **The Westin San Diego**: 210 m from the venue
- **Panama-Senator Hotel**: 260 m from the venue
- **Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection**: 280 m from the venue, 421 West B Street, San Diego, 92101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/sanya-hotel-republic-san-diego-autograph-collection/overview/)
  - Phone: +1-619-398-3100
- **The US Grant, A Luxury Collection Hotel**: 300 m from the venue, 326 Broadway, San Diego, 92101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sanlc-the-us-grant-a-luxury-collection-hotel-san-diego)
  - Phone: +1-619-232-3121
- **Plaza Hotel**: 370 m from the venue

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/icmctf-san-diego/