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Networking<\/strong><\/h1>

ASM Leadership Awards Luncheon (ticketed event)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
Monday, September 28,\u00a02026\u00a0| 11:30 a.m. \u2013 1:00 p.m.<\/span> | Hilton Quebec \u2013 Palais & Kent<\/span><\/p>

ASM\u2019s Chapter awards, organizational unit awards, as well as awards and scholarships of the ASM Materials Education Foundation will be presented. ASM\u2019s incoming committee\/council chairs will also be recognized for their leadership.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Ticket Price: $60.00 USD<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>


ASM 113th Annual Business Meeting
<\/b>Monday, September 28, 2026 | 4:00 \u2013 5:00 p.m. | 301B
<\/b>Officers will be elected for the 2026-2027 term, as well as other ASM business transactions. ASM members and guests are welcome.<\/p>


Networking Breaks and Lunch with Exhibitors
<\/strong>The show floor offers an unparalleled exposition featuring a wide array of equipment suppliers, consumable and accessory suppliers, vendors, and service providers. You won\u2019t want to miss the dedicated break and lunch times with exhibitors.<\/p>


ASM Women in Materials Engineering Breakfast (ticketed event)
<\/strong>Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | 7:00 \u2013 9:00 a.m. | 309AB<\/p>

This year\u2019s 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\u2011advocacy 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.<\/p>

The panel is moderated by Renee Parente, AMD, and includes panelists:<\/p>

  • Mirella Vargas, SWRI<\/li>
  • Aleksandra Nastic, University of Ottawa<\/li>
  • Lesley Frame, University of Connecticut<\/li><\/ul>

    The breakfast is a popular annual event and usually sells out. All are welcome!<\/p>

    Ticket Price: $50.00 USD<\/p>


    Welcome Reception with Exhibitors and Poster Session
    <\/strong>Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | 3:00 \u2013 6:00 p.m. | Exhibit Hall 400 ABC
    Attendees will have the opportunity to mix, mingle and build business relationships with key contacts. This fun-filled event is an attendee favorite.<\/p>


    ASM Awards Dinner\/Reception (ticketed event) <\/strong>
    Monday, September 28, 2026 | 6:00 \u2013 9:30 p.m. | Hilton Quebec<\/p>

    Join ASM in celebrating the accomplishments of ASM\u2019S award recipients.\u202f<\/p>

    ASM Awards Cocktail Reception<\/strong>: 6:00 \u2013 7:00 p.m. \u2013 Hilton Quebec \u2013 Grande Place
    ASM Awards Dinner<\/strong>: 7:00 \u2013 9:30 p.m. Hilton Quebec \u2013 Palais & Kent
    ASM President\u2019s Reception<\/strong>: 9:30 \u2013 11:00 p.m. \u2013 Hilton Quebec \u2013 Grande Place<\/p>

    Ticket Price: $160.00 USD<\/p>


    International Metallographic Contest<\/b><\/span><\/p>

    The International Metallographic Contest<\/b> draws the interest of metallographers around the world, as they compete for the prestigious ASM-IMS Jacquet Lucas Award of $2,000.\u00a0 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.<\/span><\/p>

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    Networking<\/strong><\/h1>

    ASM Leadership Awards Luncheon (ticketed event)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
    Monday, September 28,\u00a02026\u00a0| 11:30 a.m. \u2013 1:00 p.m.<\/span> | Hilton Quebec \u2013 Palais & Kent<\/span><\/p>

    ASM\u2019s Chapter awards, organizational unit awards, as well as awards and scholarships of the ASM Materials Education Foundation will be presented. ASM\u2019s incoming committee\/council chairs will also be recognized for their leadership.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

    Ticket Price: $60.00 USD<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>


    ASM 113th Annual Business Meeting
    <\/b>Monday, September 28, 2026 | 4:00 \u2013 5:00 p.m. | 301B
    <\/b>Officers will be elected for the 2026-2027 term, as well as other ASM business transactions. ASM members and guests are welcome.<\/p>


    Networking Breaks and Lunch with Exhibitors
    <\/strong>The show floor offers an unparalleled exposition featuring a wide array of equipment suppliers, consumable and accessory suppliers, vendors, and service providers. You won\u2019t want to miss the dedicated break and lunch times with exhibitors.<\/p>


    ASM Women in Materials Engineering Breakfast (ticketed event)
    <\/strong>Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | 7:00 \u2013 9:00 a.m. | 309AB<\/p>

    This year\u2019s 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\u2011advocacy 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.<\/p>

    The panel is moderated by Renee Parente, AMD, and includes panelists:<\/p>

    • Mirella Vargas, SWRI<\/li>
    • Aleksandra Nastic, University of Ottawa<\/li>
    • Lesley Frame, University of Connecticut<\/li><\/ul>

      The breakfast is a popular annual event and usually sells out. All are welcome!<\/p>

      Ticket Price: $50.00 USD<\/p>


      Welcome Reception with Exhibitors and Poster Session
      <\/strong>Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | 3:00 \u2013 6:00 p.m. | Exhibit Hall 400 ABC
      Attendees will have the opportunity to mix, mingle and build business relationships with key contacts. This fun-filled event is an attendee favorite.<\/p>


      ASM Awards Dinner\/Reception (ticketed event) <\/strong>
      Monday, September 28, 2026 | 6:00 \u2013 9:30 p.m. | Hilton Quebec<\/p>

      Join ASM in celebrating the accomplishments of ASM\u2019S award recipients.\u202f<\/p>

      ASM Awards Cocktail Reception<\/strong>: 6:00 \u2013 7:00 p.m. \u2013 Hilton Quebec \u2013 Grande Place
      ASM Awards Dinner<\/strong>: 7:00 \u2013 9:30 p.m. Hilton Quebec \u2013 Palais & Kent
      ASM President\u2019s Reception<\/strong>: 9:30 \u2013 11:00 p.m. \u2013 Hilton Quebec \u2013 Grande Place<\/p>

      Ticket Price: $160.00 USD<\/p>


      International Metallographic Contest<\/b><\/span><\/p>

      The International Metallographic Contest<\/b> draws the interest of metallographers around the world, as they compete for the prestigious ASM-IMS Jacquet Lucas Award of $2,000.\u00a0 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.<\/span><\/p>

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