In addition to the southern California climate, you have the opportunity to:

The conference Itinerary Planner is now available for you to create a customized schedule as well as view and print abstracts. 
 

This conference is the fifth meeting in a series that started in 1995 as a continuation of the famous cycle of conferences on Sintering and Related Phenomena organized by Prof. G. Kuczynski.  In recent years, previous conferences were held at Pennsylvania State University in 1995, 1999 and 2003 and at Grenoble, France, in September 2005. A distinguishing feature of the Sintering 2008 Conference will be the broad geographic representation of various sintering research communities from around the world. Key researchers in the field have committed to attend this meeting and describe their most recent findings.

To augment the traditional technical presentations, which will include plenary, invited and contributed talks, specific programs are planned to facilitate discussions among participants.  In particular, a round table discussion on the “Fundamental Aspects of Novel Sintering Techniques” is planned to enable the direct exchange of ideas.  The poster sessions will also offer an excellent opportunity for focused discussions. The conference will gather scholars and educators at all career levels in an atmosphere conducive not only to making technical progress, but also for establishing collaborations and professional relationships.  The meeting setting will provide ample time for discussions and networking.  In addition to discussion and presentation of the latest advances, the meeting will provide a venue for:

• Identification of key research topics in the field
• Identification and establishment of collaborations
• Bringing together the most prominent researchers in the area
• Encouragement of young professionals in the field

We look forward to your participation in this event in sunny California!

Thank You to the Sintering 2008 Sponsors: