2016 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium – An Additive Manufacturing Conference
August 8–10, 2016 * AT&T Conference Center * The University of Texas in Austin * Austin, Texas, USA
Online and advanced registration is now closed. Onsite registration is available beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, August 8th at the AT&T Conference Center on the 3rd Floor in the Ballroom Foyer. To expedite the registration process, you may complete and print the
registration form PDF and bring it with you. Staff will be available to assist you with your registration.
The
2016 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium – An Additive Manufacturing Conference (SFF Symposium) will be held Monday, August 8 through Wednesday, August 10, with a pre-conference social event scheduled for Sunday, August 7. Additional information regarding this symposium, such as
events,
student awards, and
hotel options, can be found on the SFF Symposium website.
Registration is available through the PDF Registration Form.
Full-conference and student* registration fees include the following:
- Sunday evening pre-conference event
- Monday evening awards banquet
- Tuesday evening social event
- Transportation from the conference hotels to the meeting and all social events
- A flash drive copy of the post-conference proceedings
Daily registration does not include a copy of the proceedings, but does include one ticket to the social event on that day. Daily conference registrants who wish to attend more than one social event may purchase additional event tickets on the registration form.
Any conference registrant who wishes to bring a guest to one of the social events may purchase additional event tickets on the registration form.
Technical sessions will begin on Monday, August 8 and run through Wednesday, August 10.
Attendees are required to register and badges must be worn for admission to technical sessions and all conference events.
Registration Fees:
Daily (Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday)**
$200
* Must be a full-time graduate or undergraduate student. Student members of Material Advantage may register using the online form. Students who are not members of Material Advantage must mail or fax registration form and provide a copy of their student ID card with their registration form.
** One-day registration includes one social event, but not a copy of the proceedings.
Cancellation Policy
Requests for cancellations must be made in writing (by e-mail or mail) to TMS. A $75 processing fee is charged for all cancellations. No refunds will be processed after July 25, 2016.
Visa Application Process
Meeting attendees from countries that require a visa to enter the United States are reminded that the process of obtaining a visa takes a minimum of three months. You are strongly encouraged to plan ahead and begin the application process early.
The U.S. State Department website includes visa information concerning temporary visitors to the United States that may be helpful to you.
Please note that the Department of Homeland Security is implementing the Electronic System for Travel Authorization, which is expected to be mandatory for Visa Waiver Program travelers. Complete information is available on the Visa Waiver Program page of the U.S. State Department website.
Request an Invitation Letter
To request an official visa invitation letter for this symposium, please e-mail
programming@tms.org. Please note that this letter does not guarantee you will be granted a visa.
TMS cannot send the letter to an embassy or consulate for you nor can we contact the embassy or consulate on your behalf. It is the sole responsibility of the attendee to obtain the necessary paperwork for entry to the United States. It is crucial for the success of the application to apply at least three months in advance. TMS may contact program participants (abstract submitters) to follow up on specific visa requirements and may provide customized letters and supporting documentation as needed.
If you are interested in submitting an abstract for consideration, submit to ProgramMaster by May 4, 2016.
To assist the organizing committee in evaluating abstracts fairly, please be as clear and detailed in your abstract as possible. Abstracts should be 150–450 words. If you have any questions regarding abstract submission, send an e-mail to TMS Programming Staff.
For additional manuscript or proceedings information, visit the symposium website.
For questions or more information regarding this symposium, please e-mail the TMS Programming Staff.
Please Note: The 2016 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium – An Additive Manufacturing Conference is organized by the Mechanical Engineering Department/Lab for Freeform Fabrication under the aegis of the Advanced Manufacturing and Design Center at the University of Texas at Austin. The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) is handling registration and programming support services for this symposium.