The Buffalo-Niagara region was an important setting for the “War of Currents” between the Westinghouse and Edison companies. In 1886 Westinghouse (left) developed the first commercial AC power system in the U.S. in Buffalo. He also employed Nikola Tesla (right), who developed a successful AC induction motor. 

With completion of the famous Erie Canal, Buffalo gained prominence as a major industrial and trade center during the late 19th and early 20th century. Immigrants flocked here to work in the city's steel and grain mills that supplied a growing America.

The EDISON conference has a long history - almost 50 years - dating back to the founding of the International Conference on Hot Carriers in Semiconductors. Here we see attendees from the first meeting in Modena, Italy, in 1973.

Buffalo is a vibrant city nestled on the northern edge of Lake Erie. Prominent during the industrial revolution, Buffalo has a rich cultural and architectural heritage. This "city of good neighbors" is experiencing a cultural and economic renaissance. 

Buffalo's dining experiences are as varied as its diverse population. You can find food for every taste and pocketbook at the city's many restaurants, breweries and food trucks. "Taste of Buffalo" is the largest two-day food festival in the U.S.

Part of Buffalo's renaissance is its bustling waterfront, Canalside. Located just a short (and free!) tram ride from the conference site, Canalside offers a variety of year-round activities, including kayaking, paddle boarding, concerts and history tours.

Rebuilding from the collapse of heavy industry in the 1970s and 80s, Buffalo has emerged as a high-tech center for the biomedical sciences, state-of-the-art manufacturing and photovoltaic technologies.

Variety is the name of the game when it comes to Buffalo’s nightlife. From quaint pubs and cozy coffeehouses to stylish dance clubs and eclectic live-music, you’re sure to find a scene that suits your style, especially in the thriving theater district.

One of the major wonders of the natural world, Niagara Falls is located a convenient 30-minute drive from downtown Buffalo. Come stand on the edge and witness 168,000 cubic meters of water flow over the crest every minute!