Keynote lectures from leading scientists
Inspiring talks from internationally recognized experts setting the direction for current research.
About
European vacuum science meets innovation
The European Vacuum Conference and Joint Vacuum Conference unite researchers, engineers, students, and industry professionals across Europe and beyond. Together we advance vacuum science, surface technology, and the innovations that shape modern research and industry.
The European Vacuum Conference (EVC) is part of a long-standing tradition in vacuum science, surface science, thin films, and related technologies.
This tradition dates back to the First International Congress on Vacuum Technology in Namur, Belgium, in 1958, which led to the establishment of the International Organisation for Vacuum Science and Technology and, in 1962, today’s International Union for Vacuum Science, Technique and Applications (IUVSTA).
Since then, IUVSTA and its member societies have fostered scientific exchange across disciplines in which vacuum plays a central role.
Established in 1988, the European Vacuum Conference series has brought together researchers, engineers, students, and industry representatives from across Europe and beyond.
In 2027, the 18th European Vacuum Conference (EVC-18) returns to Vienna, where EVC-3 was held in 1991. Jointly organized with the Joint Vacuum Conference, EVC-JVC 2027 provides a forum for presenting new scientific results, discussing emerging technologies, and strengthening collaboration between academia and industry.
The conference covers vacuum and surface science, thin-film materials research, plasma science and technology, and related applications – from fundamental research to advanced industrial processes.
Scientific topics covered at EVC-JVC
The conference spans the full spectrum of vacuum science and its applications, from fundamental research to cutting-edge industrial technologies.
Applied Surface Science
Biomaterial Interfaces
Electronic Materials and Processing
Nanometer Structures
Plasma Science and Technique
Sustainability
Surface Engineering
Surface Science
Thin Films
Vacuum Science and Technology
Focus Session:Time-Resolved Spectroscopy
What to expect from the program
The EVC-JVC program combines rigorous scientific presentations with ample opportunity for professional networking and knowledge exchange.
Invited talks by specialists
In-depth presentations on emerging topics and specialized research areas within vacuum science.
Oral presentations from researchers
Opportunities to present your own research and receive feedback from the scientific community.
Poster sessions and discussions
Interactive format allowing detailed conversations about research findings and methodologies.
Take your next step
Join the European vacuum science community. Submit your work, register, or explore the full program.