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  • Overview
    • AVS Code of Conduct
    • Organizing Committee
      • Symposium & Session Chairs
    • 2020 Awards Recipients
      • 2020 Graduate Student Award Finalists
      • 2020 R.F. Bunshah Annual Award & ICMCTF Lecture Recipient
      • 2020 Bill Sproul Award and Honorary ICMCTF Lecture Recipient
    • 2021 Awards Recipients
      • 2021 Graduate Student Award Finalists
      • 2021 R.F. Bunshah Award & ICMCTF Lecture Recipient
      • 2021 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
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  • Technical Program
    • Conference Overview (PDF)
    • Exhibitor Keynote Lecture
    • Plenary Lecture
    • Presentation Instructions
      • Copyright Agreement
      • Presentation Instructions (PDF)
    • Special Interest Talks
    • Symposia
      • A. Coatings for Use at High Temperatures
      • B. Hard Coatings and Vapor Deposition Technologies
      • C. Fundamentals and Technology of Multifunctional Materials and Devices
      • 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. New Horizons in Boron-Containing Coatings: Modeling, Synthesis and Applications
      • TS3. In-silicio Design of Novel Materials by Quantum Mechanics and Classical Methods
      • TS4. Photocatalytic and Superhydrophilic Surfaces
      • TS5. Thin Films on Polymer Substrates: Flexible Electronics and Beyond
  • Sponsors
    • Sponsorship Form
  • Viewing Instructions
    • Mobile App
    • Online Scheduler
    • Viewing Instructions (PDF)
  • Manuscripts

Housing & Travel

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

About the Hotel

The Town & Country Resort Hotel and Convention Center is the official conference hotel for ICMCTF 2021. 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 March 19, 2021.

Town & Country Resort Hotel and
Convention Center

500 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, CA 92108

Conference Reservation Rates & Policies

Rate Type Single/Double Triple Quad
Attendee*+ $190 $210 $230
Student*+ $129 $149 $169
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 2021 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 2021 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 March 31, 2021.

  • Regular Early-registration cancellations after March 31, 2021, through April 9, 2021, 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 March 31, 2021, through April 9, 2021, will be refunded less a $100.00 re-processing fee.

No Conference or Short Course registration refunds will be issued after April 9, 2021.

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 March 19, 2021

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 2021 Housing Block.

RESERVE HOTEL
Reserve by Phone by March 19, 2021

Call 619-291-7131 or 800-772-8527. Please make sure to request a room in the ICMCTF 2021 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 Fee: Town and Country has introduced a Hotel Services Fee of $5 per day for all reservations. The fee is in addition to the daily room rate and includes the following services:

  • In-room Wi-fi
  • Guest room local phone calls (619 and 858 area codes) and 800 calls
  • Coffee in guest room and morning coffee service in the Hotel Lobby from 5 a.m.-9 a.m.
  • USA Today available in the Hotel Lobby and Dining outlets
  • Hotel shuttle services to River Walk Golf Club, Fashion Valley Mall, Old Town, Mission Valley Center and Hazard Center. Daily 10 a.m.-7 p.m. based upon availability
  • Computer access in the Hotel Lobby for printing airline boarding passes
  • 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).

Airport

San Diego International Airport
3225 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, C92101 USA
DETAILS

Additional Transportation

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.

Shuttle Transportation

SHUTTLE VAN SERVICE: “Super Shuttle” is the official shuttle of the conference and the Town and Country Hotel. To reserve online, please use the Reserve SuperShuttle button below. You may also call, but please note there is a $3.00 reservation booking fee if calling directly into reservations at 1-800-258-3826 (mention discount code: RPHDB). There is no booking fee when making reservations online or through our mobile app. Features for our mobile app include:

  • Manage Your Trip
  • Locate Your Ride (you can watch where the vehicle is located)
  • Mobile Self Check-In (receive text when you land)
  • Add & Save Airline Rewards

Ground Transportation Instructions for Super Shuttle:

  • TERMINAL 1 – Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country After claiming your luggage, follow the signs to the Ground Transportation Sky Bridge. Proceed to the “Shuttle for Hire Island” and ask the Transportation Coordinator for a Supershuttle van.
  • TERMINAL 2 – Aero México, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, America West, British Airways, Japan Airlines, Delta Airlines, Northwest, Hawaiian, Air Canada, United Airlines, U.S. Airways, Virgin, Volaris, West Jet Exit the Terminal 2 doors; cross the street using the cross walk to the “Shuttle for Hire Island” ask the Transportation Coordinator for a Supershuttle van.
  • ExecuCar Meet and Greet Service – Once you have arrived at The San Diego Airport, any terminal: Please go to Baggage Claim and your driver will meet you with a sign with your name on it and will help you with your luggage and get you to your destination with VIP service. For International flights the same directions apply but your driver will be waiting outside of customs. Our 24-hour dispatch number is 619-564-7998
RESERVE SUPERSHUTTLE

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Key Dates

Late News Abstract Deadline:
February 5, 2021

Presenter Registration Deadline:
March 1, 2021

Manuscript Deadline:
April 23, 2021

Attendee Registration Deadline:
April 30, 2021

Abstract & Awards Deadline:
October 1, 2021

Downloads

  • Conference Overview (PDF)
  • Copyright Agreement (PDF)
  • Presentation Instructions (PDF)
  • Sponsorship Form (PDF)
  • Viewing Instructions (PDF)

Contact

ICMCTF
Yvonne Towse

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

 

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