General Info  

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Attendees with disabilities that require special needs should contact Diane Haggerty, in advance so that arrangements can be made. 

SPECIAL MEAL REQUIREMENTS
Attendees with dietary restrictions should contact Diane Haggerty, in advance so that arrangements can be made. 

SUGGESTED DRESS
Business or business casual attire is appropriate for all conference events. Casual is appropriate for the Welcome Reception and the Prime Time Event.

DIGITAL MANUSCRIPT PROCEEDINGS
Proceedings of Advances in Powder Metallurgy & Particulate Materials-2026 and Advances in Additive Manufacturing with Powder Metallurgy-2026 will be published in digital format following the conferences. All publications are included with full-conference registration. Expect notification via email by Accuris Tech in October 2026.

REQUEST FOR FOREIGN VISAS
Some travelers entering the Canada must obtain a visa and should apply for a visa as early as possible due to Canadian government increased security and entry requirements.  Request a special letter of invitation by filling in this form. For details on what you need to enter Canada, please watch this short video.

For further questions, contact Stephanie Gibbs.

PASSPORTS
U.S. Citizens do not need a tourist visa to enter Canada. However, Canadian law does require everyone entering the country to show proof of citizenship and identity. Therefore, all U.S. citizens need a valid passport to enter/leave Canada.

To see what documentation you need to enter/leave Canada, please visit the Government of Canada Website. Once on the website, click Visit Canada, then select Find out if you need a visa or eTA. Follow the prompts to see what is required of you.

CONSENT OF PHOTOGRAPH
MPIF/APMI/CPMT reserves, and the registrant(s) hereby conveys to MPIF/APMI/CPMT, the non-exclusive right to use the registrants’ name, likeness, portrait, voice and/or bibliographic material in order to advertise, promote and publicize MPIF/APMI/CPMT events.

CODE OF CONDUCT
Presenters, vendors and all other attendees at MPIF/APMI/CPMT events are expected to comply with instructions from staff members, and are expected to conduct themselves at all times in a courteous, professional and respectful manner, refraining from language and conduct that might bring discredit upon themselves, their organizations, and MPIF/APMI/CPMT. Such conduct includes, but is not limited to disrupting the businesslike atmosphere, harassment, discrimination, inappropriate language, failing to comply with local, state, and federal laws, and conduct that puts themselves and others at risk. This code of conduct applies to both official activities of the event and its program as well as to any informal and social activities taking place in connection with the event. Presenters, and any other attendees who do not comply with this code of conduct may be removed from the event and barred from attending future MPIF/APMI/CPMT sponsored or co-sponsored events.