The 80th Annual Gaseous Electronics Conference (GEC) 2027

Connect with more than 600 plasma scientists, semiconductor researchers, and industry professionals advancing plasma processing, materials science, diagnostics, and next-generation plasma technologies.

The 80th Annual APS Gaseous Electronics Conference (GEC 2027) brings together more than 600 plasma scientists, engineers, and industry professionals advancing plasma science, semiconductor processing, materials research, and applied plasma technologies. Showcase your solutions to an international audience from leading universities, national laboratories, and technology companies. Connect with technical decision-makers, engage research teams evaluating specialized equipment, and generate new business opportunities.

Join us Oct. 18–22, 2027, in Lisbon, Portugal.

You can also plan ahead for GEC 2028 and preview future exhibit pricing and more opportunities to extend your organization's participation.

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Why companies exhibit

Reach plasma scientists, engineers, and industry professionals advancing plasma science, semiconductor processing, materials research, and applied plasma technologies, including:

  • Principal investigators and research leaders
  • Semiconductor researchers and process engineers
  • Lab managers specifying equipment and instrumentation
  • National laboratory scientists and technical specialists
  • Industry research and development teams advancing plasma technologies
  • Graduate students and postdocs influencing purchasing decisions

Who you’ll meet at GEC 2027

  • 70%

    from universities and major research institutions

  • 15%

    from national labs, government, and research centers

  • 15%

    from semiconductor, plasma processing, and scientific instrumentation companies

Contact us for audience profiles

Contact the APS Corporate Relations team for the full audience profile from GEC 2026 and for more information about GEC.

Who should exhibit?

Ideal for companies seeking visibility with plasma scientists, semiconductor researchers, and engineers evaluating advanced technologies, including:

  • Semiconductor equipment manufacturers
  • Plasma processing providers
  • Diagnostics and instrumentation suppliers
  • Vacuum and power system providers
  • Materials and surface technology companies
  • Simulation and modeling software providers

Exhibitor benefits

Exhibiting at GEC connects you with plasma scientists, semiconductor researchers, and industry research and development teams evaluating advanced technologies. Showcase your solutions, reach technical decision-makers, and build customer relationships through:

  • Exhibit space positioned in a high-traffic hall
  • Complimentary full-conference registrations, based on booth size
  • Recognition in the mobile app, website, and on-site signage
  • Lead retrieval and networking opportunities
  • Discounted hotel rates for exhibitors

Purchase process

APS has simplified the process for purchasing exhibit tables and sponsorships — now both can be completed in a single, streamlined transaction. Get a quick overview before you begin.

Tabletop options

Tabletop options include two chairs, one six-foot table, one wastebasket, one posted company sign, and basic internet; all other services are additional.


One exhibitor tabletop

This option includes two full conference passes.

Cost

$2,300

Two exhibitor tabletops

This option includes four full conference passes.

Cost

$3,000

Three exhibitor tabletops

This option includes six full conference passes.

Cost

$3,650

Sponsorship opportunities

Elevate your presence at GEC with a sponsorship package designed to increase your visibility, connect your organization with the plasma science and semiconductor technology communities, and extend your reach beyond the exhibit floor.

Contact the APS Corporate Relations team directly to purchase a sponsorship package.

Premier sponsor

Maximize your visibility with GEC's highest-level sponsorship, featuring a 10 by 20-foot exhibit space, multiple conference registrations, premium website and email recognition, prominent on-site signage, poster session and coffee break sponsorship, and digital retargeting exposure. Position your organization as a leading supporter of the global plasma science community.

Cost

$12,500

Gold sponsor: Mobile app

Elevate your brand with gold-level recognition and exclusive mobile app sponsorship. Gain prominent visibility through a key meeting resource attendees use to navigate sessions, explore the program, and connect throughout GEC.

Cost

$10,000

Gold sponsor: Wi-Fi

Keep your brand connected to attendees throughout the meeting with gold-level recognition and exclusive Wi-Fi sponsorship. Gain visibility through an essential service supporting the GEC experience.

Cost

$9,500

Silver sponsor: Registration area

Make a strong first impression with silver-level recognition and exclusive registration area sponsorship. Showcase your brand at a central attendee touchpoint as participants arrive and check in.

Cost

$6,500

Silver sponsor: Poster session

Connect your brand with scientific discovery through silver-level recognition and exclusive poster session sponsorship. Gain visibility as researchers share findings, exchange ideas, and explore emerging plasma technologies.

Cost

$7,000

Silver sponsor: Welcome and networking reception

Put your brand at the center of professional connections with silver-level recognition and exclusive welcome and networking reception sponsorship. Engage the international plasma science community in a valuable networking setting.

Cost

$6,500

Silver sponsor: Pre-event email

Reach the GEC audience before the meeting with silver-level recognition and one pre-event sponsored email. Highlight your solutions, promote your exhibit presence, and encourage attendees to connect with your team.

Cost

$6,750

Bronze sponsor

Establish your presence within the GEC community with bronze-level recognition, logo placement, and on-site and digital visibility. An accessible opportunity to build brand awareness and support the advancement of plasma science.

Cost

$2,750

Promotional opportunities

Extend your GEC presence with individual promotional opportunities designed to increase brand visibility, engage plasma science and semiconductor technology professionals, and reach attendees before and during the meeting.

Brand visibility and meeting essentials

Purchase sponsorships now

Conference badge and lanyard

Put your organization front and center with prominent branding on the official GEC 2027 conference badge and lanyard, keeping your brand visible throughout the meeting.

Available: 1

Cost

$3,000

Featured promotional signage

Showcase your organization with featured promotional signage displayed during GEC 2027, increasing brand visibility among plasma science researchers and industry professionals.

Available: 4


Cost

$1,000

Attendee engagement and networking

Purchase sponsorships now

Coffee/refreshment break sponsor

Connect your brand with GEC attendees during a scheduled coffee or refreshment break. Gain sponsor recognition while researchers and industry professionals network and exchange ideas.

Available: 3

Cost

$3,500

Thought leadership

Purchase sponsorships now

Thought leadership/industry session

Position your organization as an industry contributor with a dedicated session highlighting emerging technologies, innovative solutions, or applications relevant to the plasma science and semiconductor communities.

Available: 5

Cost

$1,500

Digital and pre-event promotion

Purchase sponsorships now

Ad retargeting: 10,000 impressions

Extend your reach beyond GEC with a 10,000-impression digital retargeting campaign that keeps your brand visible to potential customers.

Available: Multiple

Cost

$750

Ad retargeting: 30,000 impressions

Expand your digital visibility with a 30,000-impression retargeting campaign designed to reinforce your brand and drive engagement.

Available: Multiple

Cost

$2,000

Ad retargeting: 50,000 impressions

Build broader awareness with a 50,000-impression retargeting campaign, extending your reach beyond the exhibit floor.

Available: Multiple

Cost

$3,000

Ad retargeting: 100,000 impressions

Maximize your digital presence with a 100,000-impression retargeting campaign designed to increase brand exposure and reinforce your message.

Cost

$5,000

Thank you to our 2026 exhibitors and sponsors

APS is grateful to our 2026 exhibitors and sponsors, and we look forward to welcoming you back to GEC 2027!

Contact us

For more information about partnership opportunities with APS at GEC and other scientific meetings, please contact the APS exhibit and sponsorship manager.


Insurance disclaimer

As of April 2025, insurance coverage for exhibitor booths is now included in the cost of the booth space. Proof of this coverage will be provided directly by the insurance vendor approximately three to four weeks prior to each meeting. Accordingly, individual exhibitors are no longer required to submit separate proof of insurance to APS.

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