The 69th Annual SVC TechCon Is Returning to Long Beach Convention Center April 25-30, 2026.
After almost 70 years of excellence, The Society of Vacuum Coaters is bringing the premier conference for the vacuum coating industry back to Long Beach, California.
Since 1957, SVC TechCon has provided a forum where researchers, technologists, innovators, business leaders, decision makers and newcomers to the field can connect, exchange ideas and learn from each other. The industry-leading Technical and Educational Programs and Technology Exhibition will give attendees access to the latest innovations in the vacuum technology space all in one place.
The 2026 SVC TechCon in Long Beach will focus on the essential role that thin films, coatings and surface engineering play in the products and services that drive our daily lives and the impact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has had in the field of vacuum coating.
SVC Young Members Committee cut loose at SVC TechCon 2025 in Nashville.
Sputtering, Speakers and Sunshine.
The SVC provides a platform for a global group of stakeholders to showcase the latest technologies, manufacturing methodologies and business insights. SVC TechCon 2026 offers an engaging program featuring prominent keynote presentations, invited speakers, contributed talks and posters, roundtable discussions and other interactive features.
The Technical Program is scheduled for April 27-30, the Education Program will run from April 25-30 and the Technology Exhibition will take place on April 28-29.
The otters at the nearby Aquarium of the Pacific look forward to your visit.
Iconic Southern California Location.
The 2026 conference will be held at Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center in the heart of downtown Long Beach. Overlooking bustling Rainbow Harbor, Queensway Bay and miles of sandy Pacific Ocean beachfront, the Center sits in the middle of Long Beach’s downtown waterfront. It’s a great location to meet people in the industry, network and have fun while surrounded by all the best Southern California has to offer.
Marcel Anaya, President; Ed Wegener, VP of Sales; and Ronda Blacksher, National Sales Manager; at the DHF Technical Products booth during SVC TechCon 2025 in Nashville.
Discounted Registration.
The SVC is offering discounted registration for TechCon 2026 through March 1, 2026. SVC Membership is included with full conference registration.
The folks at DHF Technical Products will be there, as always, with the latest info on our innovative gold, silver platinum and palladium sputtering targets as well as our spent target recycling program. We hope to see you there too.
Visit SVC TechCon 2026 registration site to register or go to the SVC TechCon site or email svcinfo@svc.org to learn more.