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About the Industrial Physics Forum

The Industrial Physics Forum (IPF) is a "meeting of the minds" in physics. AIP Corporate Associates sponsor the conference and bring leaders from across the field into the mix of participants. Industry executives, research managers, academics, and science policy decision makers convene annually to keep current on the themes and issues affecting the physics community. Each year a different AIP Corporate Associate company or organization hosts the IPF, and opens the doors of its facilities for tours.

The first day of the forum is comprised of the Theme Session. The theme is closely related to the expertise of the host company. The latest techniques in physics applied by the host company in research and development are examined in detail. During afternoon laboratory tours, participants observe techniques and technologies applied by the host company in R&D. The second day of the meeting is features a Policy Session, which examines issues and current trends affecting the physics industry, and a Frontiers in Physics session, which delves into 'hot topics' in the field.

The 2004 IPF, hosted by Hosted by IBM T.J.Watson Research Center, Yorktown Heights, NY, will examine Sustaining the Information Technology Revolution.

The IPF is designed to keep the segments of the physics community talking to one another, by fostering the sharing of knowledge, collaboration, and communication. The IPF is an opportunity to meet other industry leaders and to keep aware of the inroads and advancements of physics and physics-related issues.