International Conference on Semiconductor Technology for Ultra Large-Scale Integrated Circuits and Thin Film Transistors

An ECI Conference Series

March 30 – April 3, 2025
Grand Hotel San Michele
Cetraro (Calabria), Italy

About this Conference

This is the only conference bringing together experts from the two largest semiconductor industries – ULSICs and TFTs – in a forum to discuss common issues in science and technology. These two fields are based on the same principles and face similar challenges in device improvement, new materials, mass production processes, and innovative applications. Participants stay in the same facility throughout the meeting period to discuss and exchange opinions on state-of-the-art research, development, and production. Panel discussion sessions on emerging topics will be held in the evenings. The 9^th ULSIC vs. TFT conference continues the tradition of the previous 8 successful conferences held in Barga, Xi’an, Hong Kong, Grenoble, Lake Tahoe, Hernstein, Kyoto, and Hokkaido.

Invited speakers include distinguished researchers, engineers, and academicians from the US, Europe, and Asia. A number of oral and poster presentations are reserved for junior researchers.

The technical program will include:

• Challenges in ULSICs and TFTs
• Device Physics, Modeling, and Reliability
• Semiconductors, Dielectrics, and Interconnects
• Advanced Processes and Production 
• New and Novel Applications 
• Panel Discussions 

Conference Organization

Scientific Advisory Committee   

Olivier Bonnaud, U. Rennes & GIP-CNFM
Stefan De Gendt, IMEC
Andrew Flewitt, Cambridge University
Hideo Hosono, Tokyo Institute of Technology
Cheol Seong Hwang, Seoul National University
Jin Jang, Kyung Hee University
P.-T. Liu, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Juichi Murota, Tohoku University
Kenji Nomura, University of California, San Diego
Michael Shur, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Y. Uraoka, Nara Institute of Science and Technology

Abstract Submission

Original papers for oral and poster presentations are encouraged. Those who wish to be considered for an oral or poster presentation should submit a one-page (extended) abstract online.

Deadlines

Oral Abstract Submission Deadline: January 15, 2025
Poster Abstract Submission Deadline: January 31, 2025

All abstracts should be submitted electronically.

Submissions must follow the template provided at this link.

Technical Sponsors

 – Electrochemical Society Electronics and Photonics Division 
– Korean Physical Society Semiconductor Division 
– Society for Information Display Taipei Chapter (pending) 

Others to be announced 

Sponsors

Venue Information

Cetraro and Grand Hotel San Michele

Cetraro Marina, a pleasant seaside resort is about two km from the Cetraro Commune of which it is a part.  The ancient Citrarium (name derived from the abundant citrus cultivation in the area) was a center of the Bruzi rising between Paola and Capo Bonifati.  Its coast location offers many interesting boat excursions.

The picturesque Grand Hotel San Michele is situated on the Tyrrhenian Coast, 120 meters above the Mediterranean Sea, with a fantastic view of Calabria’s southern coast.  It offers visitors one of the prettiest locations Southern Italy has to offer and is considered by many to be one of Calabria’s finest hotels.  Its beach (120 meters below the cliffs) is accessible only by a private special elevator.  The hotel has a swimming pool, driving range, tennis court, minigolf, piano bar and billiard room.

The hotel is surrounded by an organic farm that provides the hotel with fresh organic food.  Vegetables, fruits, olive oil, wine, milk, cheese, daily laid eggs, lamb, veal and pork meat, homemade jams and preserves are all produced on San Michele Hotel’s premises.

The acreage upon which the hotel is situated is also a bird sanctuary, where bird lovers from around Italy come to observe migratory patterns.

The maximum number of people that can be hosted in the hotel is about 80; however, there are other hotels in the area and the hotel can arrange pickups.

Transportation

By air

The most convenient airports are Lamezia Terme (87km), Naples (268km) and Rome Fiumicino or Ciampino (~470km).  Note that the hotel can arrange for pick-ups from the Lamezia Terme airport.  See below.

From Lamezia Terme Airport (SUF) to Paola

The airport is served by Air Baltic, Air France, Delta, KLM, Lufthansa, TAP and others.

1. Take the bus to Lamezia Terme Centrale train station (travel time 5min, every 30min).
2. Take the train to Paola (travel time ~30min, every couple of hours).

From Naples International Airport (NAP) to Paola

1. Take the Alibus to Napoli Centrale train station (travel time 15/20min, every 15/20min).
2. Take the train to Paola. Travel time: ~2h30 (intercity trains) to ~3h45 (local trains). Frequency: roughly every hour.

From Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Paola

1. Take the Leonardo Express train to Rome Termini train station (travel time 32min, every 30min)
2. Take the train to Paola (either direct or with a change in Naples). Travel time: ~3h to 4h (high-speed trains), ~5h to 5h30 (intercity trains). Frequency: roughly every hour

By train

The nearest major train station is Paola (25km) where all the fast trains make a stop

Italian train tickets can be booked with Trenitalia ( https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html) 

If you are arriving by a local train from Naples, you can simply get off directly at Cetraro.

By auto

Use the Motorway Roma – Caserta Sud – Salarno – Lagonegro Nord – Fondo Valle Noce. (293 km)

Shuttle services

Lamezia Airport:

1. Car (3 pax): € 112 each way (Single passengers pay full €112 rate; two pay €56 each; three pay €37.50 each)
2. Minibus (8 pax): € 140 each way (split among the passengers)

Paola train station:

1. Car (3 pax): € 55 each way (Single passengers pay full €55 rate; two pay €28 each; three pay €18.50 each)
2. Minibus (8 pax): € 85 each way (split among the passengers)

Cetraro Train Station:

1. Car (3 pax): € 25 each way (Single passengers pay full €25 rate; additional passengers split the cost)
2. Minibus (8 pax): € 40 each way (split among the passengers)

For night shuttle services (between 1.00 am and 6.30 am) there is a € 35 supplementNote:  To facilitate shared trips to the hotel from the Lamezia Terme Airport and both trains stations, please see Ground Transportation Reservation information below and send your information to the hotel by March 20.  

Shuttle Service Reservations

If you would like to arrange a transfer from the Lamezia Terme Airport or either train station (Paola or Cetraro), please email the following information to the hotel (sanmichele@sanmichele.it)  as soon as possible but no later than March 20:

• your name
• your email
• flight arrival and departure dates 
• name of Airline, flight numbers, scheduled arrival/departure times
• number of people you are booking 

Please note that you are attending the ECI conference from March 30-April 3.  

The airport is 75 km from the hotel.

Train: The Paola Railway station is about 21 km from the hotel by ItaliaRail.  Please email sanmichele@sanmichele.it by March 20 to arrange for a transfer to the hotel. 

For those planning to take a train to Cetraro, please note that the hotel transportation is absolutely necessary as there are no taxis in Cetraro.

Note: If you arriving earlier than March 30 or plan to stay after the conference, the hotel can arrange transportation but most likely it will be on an individual basis.

The cost of your transfer will be billed directly to your room.

General Information About ECI

Engineering Conferences International (ECI) is a not-for-profit, global engineering conferences program, originally established in 1962 that provides opportunities for the exploration of problems and issues of concern to engineers and scientists from many disciplines.

The format of the conference provides morning and late afternoon or evening sessions in which major presentations are made. Poster sessions will be scheduled for evening discussion as well. Available time is included during the afternoons for ad hoc meetings, informal discussions, and/or recreation. This format is designed to enhance rapport among participants and promote dialogue on the development of the meeting. We believe the conferences have been instrumental in generating ideas and disseminating information to a greater extent than is possible through more conventional forums.

All participants are expected both to attend the entire conference and to contribute actively to the discussions. The recording/photographing of lectures and presentations is forbidden. As ECI conferences take place in an informal atmosphere, casual clothing is the usual attire.

Smoking is prohibited at ECI conferences and conference functions.