Abstract Submission Deadline: October 30, 2026
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  • Overview
    • Introduction & Greetings
    • Program Committee
      • Symposium & Session Chairs
    • Code of Conduct (PDF)
    • Call for Awards Nominations
      • Protocol for Graduate Student Awards
      • Protocol for R.F. Bunshah Annual Award & ICMCTF Lecture
      • Protocol for the Bill Sproul Award and Honorary ICMCTF Lecture
    • Manuscripts
    • Photo Gallery
    • Promotional Tools
      • ICMCTF 2027 512 x 512 Banner (JPG)
      • ICMCTF 2027 1024 x 1024 Banner (JPG)
  • Program
    • Presentation Instructions
    • Special Events
      • Lecture Series: Plenary
      • Lecture Series: Exhibitors Keynote
    • Symposia
      • Symposium CM: Advanced Characterization, Modelling and Data Science for Coatings and Thin Films
      • Symposium IA: Surface Engineering – Applied Research and Industrial Applications
      • Symposium MA (Materials A): Protective Coatings and High-Temperature
      • Symposium MB (Materials B): Functional Thin Films and Surfaces
      • Symposium MC (Materials C): Tribology and Mechanics of Coatings and Surfaces
      • Symposium MD (Materials D): Surface Engineering of Biomaterials, Medical Devices, and Regenerative Materials
      • Symposium PP: Plasma and Vapor Deposition Processes
      • Symposium SSE: Sustainable Surface Engineering
      • TS1. Promoting Women in Surface Engineering
      • TS2. Memorial Session for Jindřich Musil
      • TS3. Memorial Session for Steven Muhl
      • TS4. Honorary Session for Christian Mitterer
      • TS5. Honorary Session for Jia-Hong Huang: Mechanical Behavior of Transition Metal Nitride Coatings
      • TS6. Thin Films in Semiconductor, Optoelectronic, and Flexible Devices
  • Abstract Submission
    • Call for Abstracts (PDF)
    • Copyright Agreement (PDF)
    • Submission Guidelines
  • Exhibit
  • Housing & Travel
    • Hotel Map
    • Reserve Hotel
    • International Visitor Information
    • International Visitor FAQ
    • Things to Do
  • Sponsors
    • General Sponsors

Housing & Travel

*PARTICIPANTS MUST BOTH RESERVE A ROOM WITH THE HOTEL AND REGISTER WITH THE CONFERENCE.

About the Hotel

The Town & Country Resort Hotel and Convention Center is the official conference hotel for ICMCTF 2027. Located in the heart of San Diego’s Mission Valley, where nostalgic charm mixes with modern amenities to create one-of-a-kind experiences. A limited number of rooms will be held until March 1, 2027.

Town & Country Resort Hotel and Convention Center

500 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, CA 92108
HOTEL MAP

Reserve a Hotel Room Starting December 14, 2026

Housing Deadline: March 1, 2027

Passkey online reservations system is the preferred reservation method. Improper solicitation of hotel reservations from any company or housing provider other than Passkey is not approved by ICMCTF. All reservations should be made early to guarantee availability. Please note that once the reserved/contracted room block is full, the room availability and rate are not guaranteed and may vary.

Step 1: Reserve Conference Hotel to Get Registration Discount

To reserve online, please use the button below. You may also call 619-291-7131 or 800-772-8527. Please make sure to request a room in the ICMCTF 2026 Housing Block. Note: Reservations booked directly from the Town & Country Hotel Website or a third-party agent are not eligible for the conference registration discounted rates and are considered outside of the ICMCTF 2026 Housing Block.

Step 2: Register with Your Hotel Confirmation Number to Get a Discount

Hotel Rates & Conference Discount Policy

Below are the discounted hotel rates (less applicable taxes and hotel service fees). Please be sure to thoroughly review the Conference Registration Discount Policy and Hotel Policies & Fees sections. Secure your hotel reservation FIRST and then Proceed to Conference Registration so you can receive the registration discount.

Conference Registration Discount Policy:

In order to receive the discounted  Conference Registration Fee, you must provide an ICMCTF 2027 Housing Block Confirmation Number from the Town & Country when you register. Confirmation numbers will be verified by the hotel—Any confirmations found to be outside of the ICMCTF 2027 Housing Block or from a third party agent will require your registration rate to be adjusted to the no hotel registration fee and you will be invoiced the difference. Conference Cancellation Policy: If for any reason you cannot attend the ICMCTF 2027 Conference and/or Short Course, you must contact AVS at 530-896-0477, heather@avs.org by March __, 2027, to receive a refund, less a $100 processing fee. No refunds can be given for cancellations after March __, 2027.

Hotel Rates:

Rate Type Single/Double Triple Quad
Attendee $249 $269 $289
Student $198 $218 $238
Government US Government per diem rates (must show proper government ID at Check-in), the government rates posted are the prevailing room rates available, plus applicable taxes and hotel service fees.

Hotel Policies & Fees

Hotel Deposit Policy: The hotel requires a one-night deposit via credit card to hold your room.

Hotel Cancellation Policy: Reservations must be canceled or modified at least 48 hours prior to arrival, by 6 p.m. (Pacific Time), to avoid a one-night charge.

+Hotel Services Fees: Town and Country has introduced a Hotel Services Fee of $20 per day for all reservations and includes the following services, plus applicable taxes. There is also a $3 per day maid gratuity.

  • In-room Wi-Fi
  • Guest room local phone calls (619 and 858 area codes) and 800 calls
  • Unlimited access to the Fitness Center
  • Coffee in guest room

Hotel Parking Fee for Town & Country Guests: The parking rates for guests is $30 per day with in/out privileges.  For non-hotel guests the parking rate is $15 per hour (not to exceed $45) without in/out privileges.

United States Travel Guidelines

Due to increasing delays in securing visas to the U.S., it is strongly encouraged that you begin this process immediately to ensure approval. Please refer to the following website for additional information and assistance: www.national-academies.org/visas.

  • United States Travel Guidelines (Center for Disease Control)
  • California Travel Guidelines
  • International Visitor Information
  • International Visitor FAQ

Airport

San Diego International Airport
3225 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, C92101 USA
DETAILS

Transportation

Ride Share: Several companies offer Ride Share services at San Diego International Airport. Travelers can be dropped off curbside at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Designated Ride Share passenger pickup locations are listed below:

  • Terminal 1: Exit baggage claim via the escalators, walk across the Sky Bridge toward Ground Transportation and the parking lot, exit down the escalators toward the parking lot, and turn right to the Transportation Plaza. Use crosswalk to the third lane for pick-up area. See signage for assistance.
  • Terminal 2: Upon exiting baggage claim, use main crosswalk to Transportation Plaza. Ridesharing pick-up is located in the second lane on the right. See signage for assistance.
TAXI fares from the airport average approximately $40 each way.

TROLLEY SERVICE: The trolley line stop is located directly behind the Town and Country Hotel between the hotel parking lot and the Fashion Valley shopping mall. One way, round trip, all day, senior, and multiple day passes can be purchased from the vending machines located on the trolley platform.

SAN DIEGO TOURISM AUTHORITY: Additional information concerning San Diego and the surrounding areas can be found by contacting the visitor’s bureau at 1-619-232-3101 or www.sandiego.org.

Key Dates

Call for Abstracts Deadline:
October 30, 2026

Awards Nomination Deadline:
October 30, 2026

Author Notifications:
December 14 , 2026

Early Registration & Housing  Deadline:
March 1, 2027

Manuscript Deadline:
July 31, 2027

Downloads

  • Code of Conduct (PDF)
  • Call for Abstracts (PDF)
  • Copyright Agreement (PDF)

Contact

CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT
Yvonne Towse

Conference Administrator

Della Miller 
Conference Manager
icmctf@icmctf.org

EXHIBITS
Ryan Foley and Bob Jonas
exhibits@avs.org

 

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