Welcome to GADEST 2026!
Join us for the 21st edition of the International Conference on Gettering and Defect Engineering in Semiconductor Technology.
The event will take place on the unique San Servolo Island in the Venetian lagoon.
GADEST 2026 will bring together scientists, engineers, and industry experts to discuss the latest advances in defect physics, semiconductor processing, and device technology.
We look forward to welcoming you to Venice for an inspiring week of science, networking, and cultural exchange.
Scope
Since 1985, the GADEST conference series has provided a high-level international forum for scientists and engineers working in the field of defects in semiconductors, materials science, and device technology. GADEST fosters close interaction between academia and industry, addressing both fundamental research and technological applications.
The GADEST conference is devoted to semiconductor defect physics, materials science and device technology and focuses on both fundamental as well as technological aspects of defects, growth, processing and modelling of electronic materials and devices, ranging from microelectronics to photovoltaics.
Conference language: English
Important Dates
- Abstract submission deadline: February 27, 2026
- Notification of abstract acceptance: March 30, 2026
- Early-bird registration deadline: June 22, 2026 (*)
- Regular registration deadline: September 6, 2026 (*)
- Conference: September 27 – October 2, 2026
(*) Accomodation in San Servolo will not be guaranteed after the early-bird registration deadline of June 22, 2026
Important Dates
The conference chairs as well as the local team can be contacted via e-mail to: gadest2026@dfa.unipd.it
