This conference is organised biannually and provides a forum for Australian and international semiconductor communities to meet and discuss topics related to microelectronic and optoelectronic materials, processes and devices including nanotechnology. Previous conferences were held in Sydney (2008), Perth (2006), Brisbane (2004), Sydney (2002), Melbourne (2000), Perth (1998), Canberra (1996), Sydney (1994), Canberra (1993).