BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//ddaysoftware.com//NONSGML DDay.iCal 1.0//EN BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:General CREATED:20130520T080854 DESCRIPTION: \;This year&rsquo\;s conference features two application-s pecific themes\, which are embodied by our symposia on &ldquo\;Coatings a nd Surface Treatments for Medical Applications&rdquo\; and &ldquo\;Thin F ilms for Photovoltaics and Batteries.&rdquo\; In addition\, we will offer 12 traditional sessions focused on our core technologies. Our symposia b oth define and unite the 2013 TechCon by touching on topics and technolog ies that span the broad capabilities within the SVC community. In doing s o\, we connect basic research with industrially relevant &ldquo\;problems& rdquo\; and this bridge serves as the framework on which all of the major activities as well as our outstanding education program are based. Our b usiness-friendly environment is evident in our unmatched exhibition\, num erous networking events\, and sessions tailored to the scientist and engi neer &ndash\; no other organization links innovation with business like t he SVCLearn more: \;http://s36.a2zinc.net/clients/SVC/techcon2013/publ ic/Content.aspx?ID=331&\;sortMenu=108000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130425 DTSTAMP:20130520T080854 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130420 LOCATION:Providence\, RI SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:2013 SVC TechCon UID:469c6ce8-0147-407f-ae35-64c944ff3e52 URL:http://www.pfonline.com/events/details/469c6ce8-0147-407f-ae35-64c944ff 3e52 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR