# International Workshop on Gallium Oxide and Related Materials (IWGO )

- Dates: 2 August 2026 to 7 August 2026
- Location: Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center, College Park, United States
- Organiser: AVS
- Industry: Hardware & IoT

## About

The International Workshop on Gallium Oxide and Related Materials (IWGO-6) is a forum focused on Ga2O3 and related materials. It covers topics from processing to theory and modeling, including characterization, polymorphism, bulk growth, and devices. The event is intended for researchers and professionals in this field.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://iwgo2026.avs.org/)
- [Registration](https://iwgo2026.avs.org/register/)
- [Agenda](https://iwgo2026.avs.org/schedule/)

## Topics

- Electric & Electronics
- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Marko Tadjer, Conference Chair, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory
- Samuel Graham, Conference Co-Chair, University of Maryland
- Hongping Zhao, Technical Program Chair, The Ohio State University
- Heather Splawn, Conference Treasurer, Kyma Technologies, Inc
- Oliver Bierwagen, Steering Committee Chair, Paul-Drude-Institute for Solid State Electronics, Germany

## Sponsors and partners

- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- Office of Naval Research

## Where to stay

- **The Hotel**: 710 m from the venue, 7777 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, 20740
  - [Hotel website](https://www.thehotelumd.com/)
  - Phone: +1-301-277-7777
- **The Hotel at The University of Maryland**: 720 m from the venue, 7777 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, 20740
  - [Hotel website](https://www.thehotelumd.com/)
  - Phone: +1-301-277-7777
- **Cambria**: 1.4 km from the venue, 8321 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, 20740
  - [Hotel website](https://www.cambriacollegepark.com/)
  - Phone: +1-301-595-2600
- **Best Western Plus**: 1.5 km from the venue, 8419 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, 20740
  - [Hotel website](https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-college-park/best-western-plus-college-park-hotel/propertyCode.21056.html)
  - Phone: +1 301-220-0505
- **UMGC Marriott Hotel**: 1.7 km from the venue, 3501 University Boulevard East, Hyattsville, 20783
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/wasum-college-park-marriott-hotel-and-conference-center/)
  - Phone: +1-301-985-7300

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