Technical Program May 6 - May 9

Featuring the very latest industrial and technical advances in Thin Films, Coatings, and Surface Engineering

Plus! Interactive Networking Forums, Discussion Groups and Social Events

Free Conference Admission on May 7 and 8

Education Program May 4 - May 9

Problem solving tutorials taught by the world’s leading experts in vacuum technology, thin film science, and surface engineering

Technology Exhibition May 7 - May 8

Over 150 exhibiting companies dedicated to vacuum coating technologies

Plus! Free Exhibition Admission, Exhibit Hall Presentations, and Social Networking Events

Conference Registration Fees

SVC Membership is included with full conference registration. If not attending the conference,  renew your membership for 2024 or join SVC on-line.

Attendee Registration (through April 1, 2024/after April 1, 2024)

Type of Registration

Full Conference

Lifetime  Member

Media Personnel

Student Conference

Young Members Group Conference

Exhibit Visitor Only

with hotel room at Chicago Hilton

$995.00/$1095.00

$0.00/$0.00

$0.00/$0.00

$400.00/$500.00

$400.00/$500.00

Free

no hotel room at Chicago Hilton

$1205.00/$1305.00

$0.00/$0.00

$0.00/$0.00

$610.00/$710.00

$610.00/$710.00

Free

Attendees living within the Chicago area pay the same rates as those staying at the Chicago Hilton Hotel

Exhibitor Registration  (through April 1, 2024/after April 1, 2024)

Type of Registration

Exhibitor Booth Personnel and Manufacturer's Rep

Exhibitor with Full Conference

with hotel room at Chicago Hilton

$0.00/$0.00

$995.00/$1095.00

no hotel room at Chicago Hilton

$210.00/$210.00

$1205.00/$1305.00

Special Events at the TechCon

SVC Foundation 5K Fun Run/Walk (Wednesday morning) includes a T-shirt 

Awards Ceremony (Tues. morning) & Welcome Reception (Tues. evening)

SVC Foundation Casino Night Fundraiser (Monday evening)

Farewell Social (Thursday evening)

$35.00

No fee

1 ticket included with full conference registration (additional tickets $75.00)

No fee