Gordon Research Conferences
 
  The Gordon conferences are legendary. An elite, invitation-only series of conferences, they are designed to advance the state-of-the-art in specialized disciplines. Gordon conferences are some of the world's most prestigious scientific gatherings. Speakers are assured of anonymity, and referencing the Gordon conferences is prohibited by conference rules in order to promote creativity and close interaction, rather than publicity.

The Gordon Conference is unlike all other conferences. Gordon Research Conferences have brought together both the leaders and the most creative researchers in the field. Scientists attending these conferences are breaking new ground in cutting-edge areas. It is undeniable that Gordon researchers do the best research, and contribute more to their fields, than any other researchers.

If you are interested in the future of your field, there is probably no other single event that would be more beneficial to attend. Nowhere else will you be able to hear, meet, and discuss detailed information with such a broad range of scientists working to redefine the frontiers of their research.

The Gordon conferences have had a quiet, though profoundly influential, effect on shaping modern science. Key developments first discussed at these conferences include x-ray, electron-beam and ion-beam lithography, novel techniques for material growth and removal on atomic scales, and applications of nanostructures to novel information-processing and quantum-effect devices.