The AVS symposium connects atomic-scale processing, characterisation, measurement and simulation with the behaviour of materials, surfaces, interfaces and devices. Its programme spans thin films, plasma processes, microelectronics, quantum technologies, two-dimensional materials, biomaterials and vacuum engineering. It links fundamental investigations with manufacturing, including semiconductor scaling, heterogeneous integration, autonomous experimentation and more resource-efficient production. Technical talks, posters, tutorials and an equipment exhibition support exchange between academic,