King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia and National Science Foundation of United States of America have jointly organized this conference for the 3rd time to assemble the global leading subject matter authorities to share their views and research and to build a collaborative network with KAUST faculty and research community to use electronic materials, devices and systems for a sustainable future. In addition to technical talks, proven effective sessions such as Bright Minds aimed at attracting rising stars for international collaboration and Women In Science and Engineering (WISE) sessions to promote the greater active participation of women will remain highlights of the event. This year a new session Nex-gen In Science and Engineering (NISE) focusing on K-12 students will also be held.
The Conference is organized with financial support from the KAUST Office of Sponsored Research(OSR). Co-sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF), the United States of America, the KAUST Industry Collaboration Program (KICP) and the Computer Electrical Mathematical Science and Engineering (CEMSE) Division.