iwgo2026

SAVE THE DATE: August 2-7, 2026

#IWGO2026

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Overview

The International Workshop on Gallium Oxide and Related Materials (IWGO 2026) is the most prestigious international forum for Ga₂O₃ and related materials. The sixth workshop is scheduled for August 2-7, 2026, in College Park, Maryland.

The program covers a wide range of topics from processing to theory/modeling, encompassing various aspects such as characterization, polymorphism, bulk growth, and devices.

Conference Partners

Office of Naval Research
University of Maryland

Abstract Deadline:
March 18, 2026

Conference Chair

Marko Tadjer
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory

Conference Co-Chair

Samuel Graham
University of Maryland

Technical Program Chair

Hongping Zhao
The Ohio State University

Technical Program Co-Chair

Huili (Grace) Xing
Cornell University

Conference Treasurer

Heather Splawn
Kyma Technologies, Inc.

Steering Committee Chair

James Speck
University of California, Santa Barbara

Key Dates

Abstract Deadline:
March 18, 2026

Author Acceptance Notifications:
May 5, 2026

Late News Abstract Deadline:
May 18, 2026 (Opens May 5)

Early Registration Deadline:
June 15, 2026

Hotel Deadline:
TBD

Manuscript Deadline:
January 20, 2027