The workshop – held every three years only – is an outstanding opportunity to discuss and learn about status, technologies, and prospects of bulk crystal growth technology. Renowned experts from the field will provide lectures to an attendance of about 100 senior scientists, leaders and professionals from both industry and academia. Topics include growth of single crystals for electronics and photovoltaics, substrate crystals for wide bandgap semiconductors, growth technology of piezoelectric, laser and luminescent crystals also for large-scale facilities, and novel tools, technologies and approaches for industrial or appplication-related crystal growth. Find the (almost complete) speaker list and tentative schedule at https://iwcgt-8.ikz-berlin.de .

The workshop links R&D to the actual production, bridging science and practice. Lectures are provided by most renowned experts in the field. Aside from the sessions there will be plenty of time for thorough discussions and debate. Every attendant is given the opportunity to present posters and to participate in the discussions.