One thing has remained constant since the very first ECS Meeting in 1902: every meeting is someone’s first. Entering an ECS Meeting for the first time can be daunting, whether there are 52 attendees, as at that first meeting, or thousands as at recent meetings. Huge convention centers, sprawling hotel layouts, and packed schedules can make it easy to get lost or feel constantly rushed. Loud exhibit halls, bright lights, hundreds of simultaneous conversations, and non-stop crowds can drain physical and mental energy. Even approaching strangers or joining an established conversation over coffee can feel uncomfortable.

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The 20th International Symposium on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC-XX) is now accepting abstract submissions for oral and poster presentations. The symposium takes place July 11–16, 2027, at the Plaza Heisei in Tokyo, Japan.

SOFC-XX, a leading international conference on high-temperature solid oxide electrochemical energy conversion, invites scientists, engineers, and researchers from academia, industry, and government laboratories to share their latest advances in solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer cell (SOEC) science, technology, and commercialization. (more…)

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Whether you’re a seasoned ECS symposium organizer or planning your first, ECS is here to support you. The Symposium Organizers’ Corner brings together tools, resources, deadlines, and practical tips to help you plan, promote, and deliver a successful ECS symposium.

ECS 250 is nearly here!

Follow these steps to fill gaps left in your program by withdrawn talks. (more…)

The Journal of The Electrochemical Society is publishing a focus issue in connection with the Advances in Organic and Biological Electrochemistry and Division Manuel M. Baizer Award symposium held at the  249th ECS Meeting in Seattle, WA, from May 24–28, 2026. 

Manuel M. Baizer was a pioneer and visionary whose influence and insights into electrochemistry continue to permeate scientific thought. The foremost internationally recognized authority on organic electrosynthesis, Baizer’s research led to the successful industrial process of the production of adiponitrile by the electrolytic reductive coupling of acrylonitrile. Winners of the award have made outstanding achievements in the electrochemistry of organic and organometallic compounds, biological and bio-inspired systems, carbon-based polymers and biomass, and more. (more…)

The ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology is publishing a collection of papers on ultra-large-scale integrated circuits vs thin-film transistors reflecting ECS biannual meetings symposia from 2007 to 2027.

Since the end of the 20th century, the two largest sectors of the microelectronics industry have been integrated circuits (ICs) and active-matrix flat-panel displays (AMFPDs). Their success has been driven by advances in semiconductor technology, including an improved understanding of field-effect transistor devices; the development of high-quality semiconductor, dielectric, and conductive materials; and the precise control of large-area, high-throughput fabrication processes. These industries also face many similar challenges, such as continuously improving device performance and reliability, introducing new materials, relentlessly reducing production costs, and expanding into novel applications. (more…)