Call for Abstracts Opens for HI-AM 2025

Waterloo, ON – The 8th edition of the Conference on Holistic Innovation in Additive Manufacturing (HI-AM 2025) will take place on July 23–24, 2025, in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. The conference organizers are now inviting researchers, engineers, and professionals from the additive manufacturing sector to submit abstracts for consideration. The deadline for abstract submissions is March 3, 2025.

The HI-AM Conference, managed under the NSERC Network for Holistic Innovation in Additive Manufacturing (HI-AM) between 2018 and 2024, is now continued under the HI-AM 2.0 project, which is also supported by the Natural Sciences and Research Council of Canada (NSERC). The conference has become a key gathering in Canada for leaders in additive manufacturing, offering a platform for knowledge exchange and networking. Researchers are encouraged to submit their work for the chance to contribute to the growing body of knowledge in this rapidly evolving field.

This year’s conference introduces several exciting updates. HI-AM 2025 will feature a wider array of research topics, including non-metal additive manufacturing, allowing for a broader scope of innovation and collaboration. Accepted authors will also have the opportunity to submit a short manuscript for inclusion in the HI-AM Proceedings. This peer-reviewed, open-access publication will provide authors with valuable exposure. The submission of a manuscript is optional and will not affect eligibility to present at the conference.

For additional information on the conference themes, submission guidelines, and to submit an abstract, please visit hiam.uwaterloo.ca/2025.

About the HI-AM Conference:
The Holistic Innovation in Additive Manufacturing (HI-AM) Conference, established in 2018, brings together leading experts and innovators in additive manufacturing from across Canada and around the world. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and research, HI-AM serves as a premier platform for discussing the latest developments, breakthroughs, and challenges in this rapidly advancing field.

Contact Information:
Email: hiam@uwaterloo.ca
Website: hiam.uwaterloo.ca/2025

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