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  • Overview
    • Introduction & Greetings
    • Organizing Committee
      • Symposium & Session Chairs
    • General Info. & Overview
    • Schedule of Events
    • Exhibit
      • Exhibit Show Guide
      • Information & Opportunities
      • Exhibit & Sponsor Form (PDF)
    • Annual Awards Ceremony & Reception
    • 2022 Awards Recipients
      • 2022 Graduate Student Award Finalists
      • 2022 R.F. Bunshah Award & ICMCTF Lecture Recipient
      • 2022 Bill Sproul Award and Honorary ICMCTF Lecture Recipient
    • Past Awards Recipients
      • 2020 Graduate Student Award Finalists
      • 2021 Graduate Student Award Finalists
      • 2020 R.F. Bunshah Annual Award & ICMCTF Lecture Recipient
      • 2021 R.F. Bunshah Award & ICMCTF Lecture Recipient
      • 2021 Bill Sproul Award and Honorary ICMCTF Lecture Recipient
      • 2020 Bill Sproul Award and Honorary ICMCTF Lecture Recipient
    • 2022 Call for Awards Nominations
      • 2022 Graduate Student Awards Nominations
      • 2022 R.F. Bunshah Annual Award & ICMCTF Lecture Nominations
      • 2022 Bill Sproul Award and Honorary ICMCTF Lecture Nominations
    • Manuscripts
    • Health & Safety
      • Health & Safety Plan
      • COVID-19 Testing (On-Site)
    • AVS Code of Conduct
    • Photo Gallery
  • Abstracts
    • Submission Guidelines
    • Call for Abstracts (PDF)
  • Technical Program
    • Technical Program (PDF)
    • Online Scheduler
    • Mobile App
    • Exhibitors Keynote Lecture
    • Plenary Lecture
    • Presentation Instructions
    • Special Events
      • Schedule of Events
      • Special Interest Talks
      • Focus Topic
      • Career Center
    • Symposia
      • A. Coatings for Use at High Temperatures
      • B. Hard Coatings and Vapor Deposition Technologies
      • C. Functional Thin Films and Surfaces
      • D. Coatings for Biomedical and Healthcare Applications
      • E. Tribology and Mechanical Behavior of Coatings and Engineered Surfaces
      • F. New Horizons in Coatings and Thin Films
      • G. Surface Engineering – Applied Research and Industrial Applications
      • H. Advanced Characterization Techniques for Coatings, Thin Films, and Small Volumes
      • TS1. Anti- and De-icing Surface Engineering
      • TS2. Thin Films on Polymer Substrates: Flexible Electronics and Beyond
      • TS3. Electrochemical Cells – Hydrogen and Batteries
      • TS4. Big Data, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and High-Throughput Methods
      • TS5. Sustainable Surface Solutions, Materials, Processes and Applications
      • TS6. A Special Recognition to the Contributions of Joe Greene to the ASED, ICMCTF, AVS, and IUVSTA
  • Sponsors
    • Exhibit & Sponsor Form (PDF)
  • Housing & Travel
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    • Things to Do
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Housing & Travel

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

ICMCTF 2022 Health & Safety Plan

To promote the safety of everyone attending ICMCTF, we will monitor the guidance and requirements of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), State of California, the California Department of Public Health, and the World Health Organization regarding COVID-19 safety practices. Therefore, this Attendee Safety Plan may change from time to time through the last day of ICMCTF in May 2022.

Review ICMCTF 2022 Health & Safety Plan Requirements

Return COVID Testing

For those attendees who need to take a COVID test prior to returning home, ICMCTF 2022 has arranged to have a COVID Testing Center at the Town & Country Resort Hotel and Convention Center. The COVID Testing Center will be located in the California 4 Room of the Town & Country Resort Hotel and Convention Center near the ICMCTF 2022 Registration Area in the Town & Country Foyer.

All attendees must order and prepay for testing at least 4 days before the testing so we can ensure the availability of the appropriate staffing and testing supplies on site.
When ordering your test you MUST enter ICMCTF under the event name and provide payment for which ever test you select.  Once you have selected and paid for your test, please go to the COVID Testing Center during the hours listed below.

If you have selected a test that takes more time to process, please be sure to test early in the week. Every traveler is personally responsible to test within the timeframe that meets their countries testing requirements, as every country have very different requirements. Just as an example, some countries require a rapid antigen test within 48 hours of their flight time, while others require the test within 24 hours. Those who require a PCR test within 72 hours of their flight, must test at least 60 hours before the flight to allow necessary processing time.

Order Your Test Here: https://inspirediagnostics.com/on-site-travel-testing/

COVID Testing Hours (California 4):

  • Monday, May 23-Thursday, May 26: 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • Friday, May 27: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

For any questions on testing, please email Lindsay Pacino at lindsay.pacino@inspirediagnostics.com and please reference the testing for ICMCTF.

About the Hotel

The Town & Country Resort Hotel and Convention Center is the official conference hotel for ICMCTF 2022 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 April 19, 2022.

Town & Country Resort Hotel and
Convention Center

500 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, CA 92108
Hotel Map

Conference Reservation Rates & Policies

Rate Type Single/Double Triple Quad
Attendee*+ $195 $215 $230
Student*+ $139 $159 $179
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 fee

*Conference Registration Discount Policy:
In order to receive the discounted  Conference Registration Fee you must provide an ICMCTF 2022 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 2022 Housing Block or from a third party agent will be readjusted to the no hotel registration fee and you will be invoiced the difference.

Conference Cancellation Policy

To receive a full refund for a Conference cancellation, less a $100 re-processing fee (or a $50 re-processing fee for a Student cancellation), an Early-registrant must notify Heather Korff, 530-896-0477, heather@avs.org prior to May 2, 2022.

  • Regular Early-registration cancellations after May 2, 2022, will be refunded less a $300.00 re-processing fee; One Day Conference Early-registrants will be assessed a $100 re-processing fee.
  • Student Early-registration cancellations after May 2, 2022, will be refunded less a $100.00 re-processing fee.

Reserving a Hotel Room

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.

Reserve Online by April 19, 2022

To reserve online please use the button below. 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 2022 Housing Block.

RESERVE HOTEL
Reserve by Phone by April 19, 2022

Call 619-291-7131 or 800-772-8527. Please make sure to request a room in the ICMCTF 2022 Housing Block.

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., to avoid a one night charge.

+Hotel Services Fees: Town and Country has introduced a Hotel Services Fee of $5 per day for all reservations and includes the following services. There is also a $3 daily maid fee.

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

Hotel Parking Fee: The hotel room rates do not include applicable taxes or parking fee $8 per day for ICMCTF hotel guests with in/out privileges. Local ICMCTF participants will be charged a $10 per night with in/out privileges (attendee must show paper receipt from earlier in day).

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 restrictions related to COVID-19 continue to ease, but please check with your airline and at the following link(s) for any recent updates before confirming travel.

  • United States Travel Guidelines (Center for Disease Control)
  • California Travel Guidelines

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 $25 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.

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Key Dates

Late News Abstract Deadline:
March 15, 2022

Early Registration Deadline:
April 19, 2022

Housing Deadline:
April 19, 2022

Manuscript Deadline:
May 22, 2022

Downloads

  • Health & Safety Plan (PDF)
  • Call for Abstracts (PDF)
  • Copyright Agreement (PDF)
  • Exhibit & Sponsor Form (PDF)
  • Exhibit Show Guide (PDF)
  • Schedule of Events (PDF)

Contact

ICMCTF
Yvonne Towse

Conference Administrator
125 Maiden Lane; Suite 15B
New York, NY 10038
icmctf@icmctf.org

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