SMTA and CALCE University of Maryland are pleased to announce the return of the in-person Symposium on Counterfeit Parts and Materials. Please submit your abstract (250-300 words) and include sufficient information for the technical committee to understand the scope of your presentation focus and content to determine suitability in the program.

The long-running symposium continues to provide information that addresses today's supply chain concerns while planning for a future business and technology environment. Counterfeiting technology-based products through the compromise of physical materials, software alteration via cyberattack, and tampering with intellectual property, such as design data or Bill of Materials, must be addressed if we are to build products on which we depend for safety and security.

Understanding the world of counterfeit goods, including examples, cases, root causes, responsibilities, strategies, and consequences, is essential. Similarly, industry standards, technologies, and tools that help identify, mitigate the ongoing risk of, and ultimately eliminate the threat are also crucial.

We provide a forum to the developers of concepts, policies, and technologies to thwart counterfeiters’ attacks on the supply chain. Contributing a presentation at this leading global event provides you with the opportunity to share your expertise and help the entire industry remain safe and secure.