Registration fees, listed in USD, will cover conference attendance, coffee/tea breaks, lunch each day, a welcome reception, and a conference pack. Registration will also include a one-year membership in the Materials Research Society (MRS)—home to almost 14,000 members in the ever-expanding field of materials science. Membership begins January 1, 2018 and offers a wide range of benefits including free electronic access to all MRS journals. For a complete list of MRS member benefits visit www.mrs.org/member-benefits. Student rates will require proof of student status. Companions of delegates will be charged a fee of $30 for a cocktail event to be held on the 10th at BITRI Building and Dinner ( Banquet) to be held at Botswana Craft.