Plenary sessions

The scientific program is complemented by two plenary sessions:

Join us Monday afternoon May 17 in room SCHWEITZER (Ground floor) after lunch for a welcome session introducing E-MRS activities and honoring the recipient of the Paul Siffert Award (formerly E-MRS EU-40 Materials Prize). The latter is a prestigious prize awarded to researchers under 40 who are showing exceptional promise for leadership and have made outstanding and innovative contributions to Materials Research in Europe. This session will conclude with the presentation of the MRS Mid-Career Prize.

The second plenary session will be held on Wednesday afternoon May 19 in room SCHWEITZER (Ground floor), with two speakers. The line-up of the plenary speakers is outstanding and these events are wonderful opportunities to learn and to be inspired. The collective wisdom, perspective, and leadership experience of the two individuals will be a highlight of the conference week. The social event open to all participants will conclude the session.

It's hard to imagine a richer offering of speakers. And that's the point of the plenary session: they provide a shared experience for all conference attendees. Plenary session is a time for a break from the details of your week, a time to be stimulated and to reflect on the values that brought us to the field and that continue to motivate us each day.