We are delighted to extend a warm welcome to you for the 11th International Conference on Technological Advances of Thin Films & Surface Coatings (ThinFilms2026), which will take place from 13 July 2026 at Holiday Inn Atrium Singapore.

This upcoming conference is the 11th edition of the ThinFilms conference series, a premier gathering of leading minds in the field of thin films. Following the successes of the previous editions, this year's conference promises to be a platform for dynamic exchange of ideas, breakthroughs, and collaborative discussions that will shape the future of thin film technology.

ThinFilms2026 is dedicated to exploring the latest advancements, challenges, and innovations in thin film research and applications. Hosted by Thin Films Society (TFS), a hub of cutting-edge research and development, this event brings together researchers, scientists, engineers, and industry professionals from around the globe.

The conference encompasses a wide spectrum of themes, covering key aspects of thin films technology. From fundamental research to applied solutions, ThinFilms2026 addresses themes such as materials science, deposition techniques, emerging applications, and the intersection of thin films with other fields. These themes are carefully curated to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and provide a holistic view of the field's current landscape.

We sincerely invite you to engage in the upcoming insightful discussions and connect with peers and experts who share your passion for advancing thin film research and applications. Together, let's contribute to the progress of thin films technology and shape the future of thin films materials science.

We look forward to seeing you in Singapore for an enriching and inspiring event!

Warm regards,

ThinFilms2026 Organizing Committee

Thin Films Society

Prof Sam Zhang, Conference Chair of Thinfilms2026

ThinFilms2026 is chaired by Professor Sam Zhang Shanyong, who is the Founding President of Thin Films Society. He has been elected Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (FIoMMM, UK), Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC, UK), and Fellow. His research focuses on hard yet tough infrared-transparent materials nanomaterial-based hard yet tough thin films and coatings, as well as energy films/solar cells. He has authored/edited 26 books, published over 429 papers, which have garnered 15,228 citations, resulting in an H-index of 65. Prof Zhang served as the Founding Editor-in-Chief of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Letters (USA, 2008-2015) and is an editorial board member of the Journal of Materials Research and Surface and Coatings Technology. Notably, his book Materials Characterization Techniques, published by CRC Press in 2008, had been adopted as a textbook by nearly 30 top universities in Europe and America by 2015. It has also been translated into Chinese and published by Science Press (China), exerting significant influence in Chinese universities.