Networking
Networking Breaks and Lunch with Exhibitors
The show floor offers an unparalleled exposition featuring a wide array of equipment suppliers, consumable and accessory suppliers, vendors, and service providers. You won’t want to miss the dedicated break and lunch times with exhibitors.
ASM Leadership Awards Luncheon (ticketed event)
Monday, September 28, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Hilton Quebec – Palais & Kent
ASM’s Chapter awards, organizational unit awards, as well as awards and scholarships of the ASM Materials Education Foundation will be presented. ASM’s incoming committee/council chairs will also be recognized for their leadership.
Ticket Price: $60.00 USD
ASM 113th Annual Business Meeting
Monday, September 28, 2026 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | 301B
Officers will be elected for the 2026-2027 term, as well as other ASM business transactions. ASM members and guests are welcome.
ASM Women in Materials Engineering Breakfast (ticketed event)
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. | 309AB
This year’s theme is Self-Advocacy as a Leadership Skill: Owning your Path, Growing your Impact. Many career paths stall, not because of lack of capability, but because contributions, priorities, and aspirations are not visible or clearly articulated. The panel will focus on self‑advocacy as a critical leadership and personal development skill, with a discussion centered on knowing your priorities, building authentic connections, increasing visibility, and following through to create impact.
The panel is moderated by Renee Parente, AMD, and includes panelists:
- Mirella Vargas, SWRI
- Aleksandra Nastic, University of Ottawa
- Lesley Frame, University of Connecticut
The breakfast is a popular annual event and usually sells out. All are welcome!
Ticket Price: $50.00 USD
Materials in Motion: Social Networking Event
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Exhibit Hall 400 ABC
Prepare for an immersive networking experience where science and spectacle intersect. Watch aerialists soar overhead, enjoy live music, handcrafted cocktails, and elevated bites, while networking with materials scientists, engineers, researchers, students, and industry leaders from around the world.
Every breakthrough begins with a connection. Explore the latest technologies and solutions from leading exhibitors, discover new ideas through curated exhibit hall tours and spark conversations that could lead to your next collaboration, technical solution, business opportunity, or career-defining partnership. Materials in Motion is where materials, minds, and momentum converge
Innovation is in motion. Be part of it.
No additional ticket required.
Curated Exhibit Tours: Materials Solutions Expo
Discover the latest innovations shaping the materials industry through a guided Curated Exhibit Tour at the Materials Solutions Expo. These complimentary tours will take attendees to a selection of featured exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge technologies, products, and services. Whether you’re looking to solve technical challenges, explore new solutions, or connect with industry-leading suppliers, these tours offer an efficient and engaging way to experience the expo floor.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
3:00 – 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
*** Registration Required
Poster Session
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Exhibit Hall 400 ABC
Explore a wide range of the latest research and developments in the materials industry during the Poster Session, then speak directly with the authors to gain deeper insights and ask questions.
ASM Awards Dinner/Reception (ticketed event)
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | 6:00 – 9:30 p.m. | Hilton Quebec
Join ASM in celebrating the accomplishments of ASM’S award recipients.
ASM Awards Cocktail Reception: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Hilton Quebec – Grande Place
ASM Awards Dinner: 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. Hilton Quebec – Palais & Kent
ASM President’s Reception: 9:30 – 11:00 p.m. – Hilton Quebec – Grande Place
Ticket Price: $160.00 USD
Fuel Up with the Foundation
Wednesday, September 30 | 7:00–9:00 a.m. | Hilton Québec Lobby
Coffee, breakfast, and a great start to your day—courtesy of the ASM Materials Education Foundation. Join us in the Hilton Québec Lobby for a complimentary continental breakfast
International Metallographic Contest
The International Metallographic Contest draws the interest of metallographers around the world, as they compete for the prestigious ASM-IMS Jacquet Lucas Award of $2,000. The award is endowed by Buehler Ltd. There are five different classes of competition covering all fields of optical and electron microscopy. Visit IMS booth #117 to see the winners of the 2026 competition.
