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.
From now on, the 18th IVIS will be known as the International Conference on Vacuum & Advanced Thermal Insulations (IVIS2027), which will be hosted by Brunel University London in the United Kingdom on 9 – 10 September 2027.
This edition marks an exciting evolution of IVIS, bringing together leading experts, researchers, and industry stakeholders to exchange on the latest innovations in vacuum and advanced thermal insulation technologies.
What’s new:
- The conference will be co-hosted with IFSIM 2027 – China’s International Forum for Super Insulation Materials, creating a truly global platform for knowledge exchange.
- A series of expert webinars will be launched every six months in the run-up to IVIS2027, featuring top voices from industry and academia.
As in previous years, VIPA International is proud to support IVIS as a sponsor and active contributor to the global VIP community.
More info will be shared here within the following months. Like for example links for submitting abstracts, important dates and deadlines, registration and so much more!
Read about the past IVIS events
IVIS 2027 – 9 – 10 September 2027 – hosted by Brunel University London, UK

IVIS 2025 – 10 – 11 September 2025 – hosted by ONRL, Knoxille, USA
IVIS 2023 – 6 – 7 November 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 London, 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