The AVS 22nd International Conference on Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD 2022) featuring the 9th International Atomic Layer Etching Workshop (ALE 2022) will be a three-day meeting dedicated to the science and technology of atomic layer controlled deposition of thin films and new topics related to atomic layer etching. The conference takes place Sunday, June 26th, until Wednesday, June 29th 2022, at the International Convention Center (ICC) Ghent in Ghent, Belgium. We are looking forward to discuss science with the ALD community worldwide, especially after the global pandemic.