Since its inception in 1998, the International Vacuum Insulation Symposium (IVIS) has been a key event in the insulation community, especially for those whose work is related with high performing vacuum based thermal insulation systems. It draws people from all over the world, with diverse backgrounds such as academics, scientists, manufacturers, suppliers and end-users.
This year, the 17th IVIS will be hosted by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), in the USA in Knoxville, Tennessee from September 10th-11th, 2025!
ORNL, in conjunction with Rincon Consulting, created this website, for easy access to all things IVIS related. Below you will find links for submitting abstracts, important dates and deadlines, registration, and so much more!
As a finale, we look forward to hosting a visit to one of the U.S. Department of Energy’s premier research facilities, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, September 12th. We welcome you to submit an abstract, or simply join us to exchange ideas, share best practices, network, and help advance the field of vacuum insulation systems while enjoying the hospitality that the city of Knoxville has to offer.
Read about the past IVIS events
IVIS 2023 – 6 – 7November 2023 – hosted by College of Engineering, Anna University, India
- Programme
- Update on VIPA International with President Mr Sebastian Baars
- Brochure
IVIS 2021/2022 – 11-12 April 2022 – hosted by Brunel University, UK
- VIPA International Session during IVIS 2022
- Update on VIPA International with President Mr Sebastian Baars
- Brochure
IVIS 2019 – 19-21 September 2019 – hosted by Kindai University, Kyoto, Japan
- Programme
- Proceedings
- IVIS Opening Session by Gregor Erbenich, VIPA International President
IVIS 2017, 20 – 21 September 2017, hosted by CSTB, Paris, France
- Abstract Book
- IVIS Opening Session, by Gregor Erbenich, VIPA International President
IVIS 2015 hosted by the NUAA, Nanjing, China
- IVIS Opening session, by Roland Caps, VIPA Board Member and former President
- Introduction
- Proceedings Part 1
- Proceedings Part 2
- Proceedings Part 3
- Presentations Session 1
- Presentations Session 2
- Presentations Session 3 – Part 1 and Part 2
- Presentations Session 4 – Part 1 and Part 2
- Presentations Session 5
- Presentations Session 6
- Presentations Session 7 – Part 1 and Part 2
IVIS 2013 hosted by EMPA, Dübendorf, Switzerland
IVIS 2011 hosted by the NRC, Ottawa, Canada
No presentations available.
IVIS 2009 hosted by the Royal Institution of Great Britain, London, U.K.
IVIS 2007 hosted by ZAE, Würzburg, Germany
- Access to the programme on IVIS 2007 website