AVS Webinars 2026
Inside Industry: Career Growth, Leadership & Professional Impact
May 20, 2026 - 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. (ET)
Hosted by the AVS Industrial Engagement and Professional Leadership Committees
Panelists-
Manager Electronics Engineering, Northrop Grumman, USA
Distinguished Scientist and Manager, Medtronic, USA
Technology Director, GE Vernova Advanced Research Center, USA
Department Director - Materials and Component Analysis, IMEC, Belgium
Overview-
Join the AVS Industrial Engagement Committee and Professional Leadership Committee for a dynamic panel discussion with industrial research managers from Medtronic, IMEC, Northrop Grumman and GE Vernova.
This session will explore real-world career paths, leadership lessons, publishing and presenting in industry, protecting IP, and the value of professional society involvement. The webinar concludes with live audience Q&A.
Moderator:
Vincent Smentkowski
GE Vernova Advanced Research Center
Who Should Attend-
Designed for early career professionals, students exploring industry, and industrial researchers seeking to publish, present, and engage professionally.
Costs & Inclusions-
Each webinar includes a link to a pdf file of the copyrighted webinar notes. During the webinar you may ask questions. Presenter(s) will review and answer them periodically throughout the presentation. You must be present the day of the webinar, recorded versions will not be available.
- $225 (AVS Platinum Member)
- $250 (Non-Member or AVS Gold/Silver Member)
- $75 (Full-time Student/Requires Student I.D.)
Pre-Registration Required by November 17, 2025
Other AVS Events
AVS e-Talks and Webinars 2026
| e-Talks and Webinars | Dates and Times | Type |
|---|---|---|
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Tues., April 28, 2026 |
FREE Zoom |
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FREE Zoom |
Have an Idea for a Webinar or e-Talk?
We welcome suggestions for future Webinars and/or e-Talk topics and speakers.
Please e-mail Webinar suggestions to David Adams, AVS Short Course Chair, david_adams@avs.org.
Please e-mail e-Talk suggestions to Katherine Burzynski, AVS e-Talk Chair, katherine_burzynski@avs.org.
AVS National Short Courses 2026
| Short Courses | Dates and Times | Type |
|---|---|---|
Monday-Thursday, Nov. 9-12, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (ET) |
In-Person |
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