UEAtc participates in the 13^th International Vacuum Insulation Symposium (IVIS 2017), held in Paris, France on 20 and 21 September 2017.Organised by CSTB (Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment), the French Building Research Institute this two-days event fosters dialogue among scientists, academics and professionals from all around the world who are related to the research, development and production of super insulating materials (SIM).