Events (2024)

SUNDAY EVENING PRE-CONFERENCE WELCOME EVENT (August 11)

Sunday, August 11: Grand Ballroom Foyer

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

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An informal pre-conference social event is scheduled for Sunday evening. The cost is included in the full registration fee for professionals and students. The purpose is to provide a venue where attendees can renew old friendships and meet new people prior to the start of technical sessions. Beverages and light refreshments will be served.

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MONDAY EVENING AWARDS BANQUET (August 12)

Monday, August 12: Salon HJK

Reception: 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Program and Banquet: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.  

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The annual Awards Banquet will be held at the Hilton Hotel (500 E. 4th St) in the meeting rooms in to be announced.  The banquet cost is included in the full registration fee and for those one-day registering for Monday.  The awards banquet start with a reception. Short remarks from FAME award winners will also be presented.

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CONFERENCE LUNCH (August 13)

Tuesday, August 13: Salon FGH

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

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An informal networking lunch will be provided near the meeting rooms at the

Hilton Austin at the lunch break on Tuesday. The cost is included in the conference registration

fee.

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Blacks in Additive Manufacturing (BiAM) Networking Forum (August 13)

.Tuesday, August 13: Salon G

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Join us for an engaging Networking Symposium hosted by Blacks In Advanced-Additive Manufacturing (BiAM) at the 35th Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF 2024). Our symposium is dedicated to fostering inclusion within the realm of Additive Manufacturing (AM) and Advanced Manufacturing Technologies. Through insightful discussions, inspirational talks, and collaborative initiatives, we aim to empower individuals from all backgrounds to excel in the field of Additive Manufacturing.  An agenda is available here and is subject to change based on scheduling and speaker availability.

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Introduction to the International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture and the Journal of Materials Processing Technology (August 13)

Tuesday, August 13: Salon F

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Prof Adam Clare will be hosting a 1 hour workshop style session to introduce these leading journals in the field of manufacturing and materials processing technology. The scope of the journals and understanding what journal editors/reviewers are looking for will be explored. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about everything from the peer review process to enhancing the visibility and impact of their work. There will also be an opportunity to follow up with Adam and discuss individual publications.

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Meet an Editor (Available throughout the event)

Adam will be available to discuss individual submissions and provide editorial guidance throughout the SFF conference. To book a 1-on-1 session please contact him directly adam.clare@ubc.ca. Appointments are open to all and will be held at the conference venue. You may be a student considering your first publication or seasoned Faculty who have not published with us before. In any case you are welcome to discuss all aspects of your upcoming work and the suitability of JMPT and IJMT&M.

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