Laserlab-Europe AISBL

Ultrafast X-ray and Attosecond Science 2026 (Ultrafast2026)
2026-06-01 - 2026-06-05
The deadline for applications to The International School on Ultrafast X-ray and Attosecond Science 2026 has been extended to February 23th. The school will take place from June 1st to 5th, 2026 on the Paris-Saclay Campus in France: https://evenium.events/ultrafast2026/home

WavemiX 2026 and COST Action NEXT Annual Meeting
2026-06-01 - 2026-06-05 | Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
WavemiX 2026 is the annual international workshop on ultrafast EUV/X-ray science and the NEXT (COST Action CA22148) Annual Meeting. The event will take place from 1 to 5 June 2026 in Prague, Czechia. The 2026 edition will gather experimental and theoretical researchers working on- and with – free‑electron lasers (FELs) and high‑harmonic generation (HHG) sources to discuss the latest advances in non‑linear spectroscopies, attosecond physics, and ultrafast imaging.
We welcome contributions from academia, large‑scale facilities, and industry. Early‑career researchers are especially encouraged to participate.
The registration for the event is free of charge.
Scope & Topics
The workshop spans (but is not limited to):

Generation and control of few‑femtosecond to attosecond pulses (FEL/HHG)
XUV/X-ray non‑linear phenomena and spectroscopy (pump–probe, 2D, four‑wave mixing)
Ultrafast electron dynamics in atoms, molecules, solids, and quantum materials
Coherent diffractive imaging, ptychography, and ultrafast microscopy
Beam transport, focusing, adaptive optics, structured beams
Sources, diagnostics, and metrology (timing tools, waveform synthesis)
Novel detection concepts, data analysis and theory/simulation
Applications in chemistry, materials science, nanoscience, and bio‑systems

This event is organized under the framework of COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) and the NEXT Action by Extreme Light infrastructure ERIC and Czech Technical University in Prague.

THRILL Summer School 2026
2026-06-07 17:00 - 2026-06-13 09:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Hirschegg, Oberseitestr. 38, Hirschegg, 87568, Austria
The next THRILL Summer School will take place from 7 to 13 June 2026 at the Darmstädter Haus in Hirschegg, Austria. The focus of the school will be on Applications of High Energy / High Power Lasers. PhDs and early career scientists are invited to register through the event website before 15 March 2026.
Lectures and hands-on sessions on the following topics will be included:

Warm-dense matter research, magnetic field generation, dynamic compression of materials
Secondary sources of particles and radiation for medical applications and high-field QED
Inertial Fusion Energy
Nuclear Photonics
Laboratory Astrophysics

More information and registration
Timeline for registration:

2nd February 2026: applications open
15th March 2026: applications close
1st April 2026: participants will be informed about successful application

If your institute is not a member of the THRILL consortium, a participation fee of €500,00 applies.

Starts: 7 Jun 2026, 17:00 CEST
Ends: 13 Jun 2026, 09:00 CEST

Darmstädter Haus
Oberseitestr. 38
D- 87568 Hirschegg
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21st Direct Drive and Fast Ignition Workshop (DDFIW)
2026-06-08 - 2026-06-11 | Frascati, Frascati, Italy
The 21st Direct Drive and Fast Ignition Workshop (DDFIW) continues a series of meetings dedicated to inertial confinement fusion research in Europe. DDFIW provides a unique opportunity for European and overseas scientists working on theory, simulations, and experiments to present and discuss their latest results and future plans in an informal atmosphere. The meeting also addresses new schemes for inertial confinement fusion and related science at the cutting edge of high energy density physics research.
Representatives of leading laser user facilities will illustrate the opportunities for new experiments, and the development of simulation codes and their validation with experiments will be discussed. The workshop will also give students and young scientists the chance to delve deeper into the science of Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) and explore collaborations and opportunities offered by groups around the world working on experiments, simulations and theory.
Satellite Meeting on 12 June 2026 organised by the Laserlab-Europe AISBL expert group on “Micro- and nano-structured materials for experiments with high-power lasers“

18th Kudowa Summer School “Towards Fusion Energy”
2026-06-08 - 2026-06-12 | Kudowa-Zdroj, Kudowa-Zdrój, Poland
Dear Researchers, Plasma Physics Enthusiasts,
We would like to invite you to participate in the 18th Kudowa Summer School “Towards Fusion Energy”, organized by the Institute of Plasma Physics and Laser Microfusion (IPPLM) in Kudowa-Zdrój, Poland, from 8–12 June 2026.
As you may be aware, the School aims to provide courses on various aspects of fusion energy, plasma experiments, and technology, with a particular emphasis on training students, post-doctoral and young researchers.
Topics include:

Basic plasma physics and fusion energy
Laser–plasma physics
Magnetic and inertial confinement fusion (tokamaks, stellarators, Z-pinches)
Proton boron fusion and applications
Plasma diagnostics and technology
Space plasma and electric propulsion

Important dates:

24 November — Start of registration
1 December — Abstract submission opens
16 March — Abstract submission deadline
23 March — Early registration deadline
20 April — Registration deadline
8 June — Start of the School

Full program details and fee information will be published gradually at:
http://kudowaschool.ipplm.pl/
Feel free to forward this message to colleagues who might be interested.
We look forward to welcoming you — please save the dates!
Best regards,
Agnieszka Jardin
Local Organizing Committee

Laserlab-Europe Talk: Medical Radionuclide Production by Laser Wakefield Acceleration
2026-06-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
Title: Medical Radionuclide Production by Laser Wakefield AccelerationSpeaker: Dino Jaroszynski (University of Strathclyde)Date: Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 16:00 Central European Summer Time (CEST)
We present a study of the production of 67Cu medical radioisotopes using bremsstrahlung radiation produced by 150 pC bunches of high energy electrons from a laser wakefield accelerator (LWFA) when they interact with dense convertor material. The experiments demonstrating photonuclear production of radioisotopes have been carried out at the Scottish Centre for the Application of Plasma-based accelerators (SCAPA). 10 kBq of 67Cu was produced by irradiating enriched 68Zn over a five-hour irradiation period at approximately 1 Hz repetition rate, which provides an important experimental benchmark. This work assesses the performance of current LWFA systems and establishes the requirements of future commercial LWFA-based systems and extrapolations suggests that the next stage of development. A facility based on optically pumped CO2 laser technologies could potentially achieve clinically relevant activity levels of 67Cu. The project is part of the MedRadLaser collaboration between the University of Strathclyde, National Physical Laboratory, the University of the West of Scotland, and the UK Atomic Energy Authority. The studies will be extended and form part of the newly funded EUPOPA project.
The MedRadLaser collaboration involves Giuseppe Lorusso[1], Dino A. Jaroszynski[2], David O’Donnell[3], S. Mark Wiggins[2], Baris Bingol[2], Peter Ivanov[1], Ben Russel[1], and Lanre Yusuf[1]
[1] NPL Science and Engineering Directorate, UK[2] Department of Physics, Scottish Universities Physics Alliance, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK[3] School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences, Scottish Universities Physics Alliance, University of the West of Scotland, Paisley, UK

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Workshop on Micro- and Nano-Structured Materials for Experiments with High-Power Lasers
2026-06-12 | Frascati, Frascati, Italy
Structured materials have many applications in the physics of interaction with high-power lasers. On the one hand, micro-structured materials are used for inertial confinement fusion, particle acceleration, X-ray generation, study of the equations of state. Nano-structured materials, on the other hand, find many applications in particle acceleration physics with ultrashort lasers.
This Workshop is intended to be the place to discuss the different aspects of the research with these materials:

Experimental strategies and results
Theoretical modeling and numerical simulations
Material science and manufacturing

The meeting will be an occasion to generate constructive discussions among these topics, which should be interconnected, but which sometimes are considered separately.
This workshop is organized by the Laserlab-Europe AISBL Expert Group on “Micro- and nano-structured materials for experiments with high-power lasers” and supported by Laserlab-Europe AISBL.
Important dates

Abstract submission starts 26 February 2026
Abstract submission ends 12 April 2026
Registration closes 15 May 2026

Learn more on the Expert Group at this link.
Participation is free. Please register here.

COST-COSY Training School on Weak Interactions Iława
2026-06-15 - 2026-06-16 | Ilawa, Poland
We would like to announce the second edition of the COST-COSY Training School ““Fundamental Insights to Weak Interactions: Interplay of Theory and Spectroscopic Experiments” (Iława, Poland, June 15–16, 2026) https://ts-weak-interactions.cost-cosy.eu/

There is NO registration fee for this Training School.
The 2026 edition “Confined astrochemical microenvironments – from gas to ice, dust and planetary soils” will focus on the evolution of spectral signatures of prebiotic molecules: from gas phase to confined astrochemical environments such as interstellar ices, grains, and planetary soils, by gradually increasing the size and complexity of studied molecular systems.
In addition to topics covered last year (https://ts-weak-interactions.cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Abstracts_Book_COSY_TS_Poland.pdf)

Fundamental aspects of weak interactions·

Analysis of weak interactions by means of symmetry-adapted perturbation theory (SAPT)

Modeling of multi-dimensional potential energy surfaces (PES)

Analysis of fingerprints of weak interactions in the experimental Infrared spectra

Simulation of Infrared spectra by Vibrational Perturbation approaches (VPT2)

also Prof. Halonen, Prof. González-Lezana and Dr. Alessandrini will join us in-person at TS as guest lecturers.

Please find all details on the Web-site and note deadline EXTENDED till 9 April.

ICOP 2026 and Workshop on Chirality in Optics
2026-06-15 - 2026-06-17 | L´Aquila, Italy

Symposium on Plasma Physics and Technology
2026-06-15 - 2026-06-18 | Prague, Prague, Czech Republic

Optica Quantum 2.0 Conference and Exhibition
2026-06-15 - 2026-06-18 | Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom

SLAC/Stanford Ultrafast X-ray Summer School 2026
2026-06-15 - 2026-06-18
The school will take place from 15-18 June, 2026, and is hosted by the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and the Stanford PULSE Institute and co-organized by the Center for Free-Electron Laser Sciences (DESY and University of Hamburg, Germany) and Paul-Scherrer Institute (Switzerland).
Core lectures this year will cover:

Fundamentals of X-ray free-electron lasers
Theory of x-ray matter interaction
Atomic and molecular physics
Ultrafast chemical dynamics
Condensed matter physics
Structural biology
Matter in extreme conditions

In addition, special lectures will be on attosecond science, ultrafast electron diffraction, resonant inelastic X-ray scattering, and X-ray correlation spectroscopy. Participants will have the opportunity to tour the Linac Coherent Light Source, and work in teams to develop their own project ideas.
Questions? Contact

benofori@SLAC.stanford.edu
UXSS.pulse@gmail.com

The International Society of Quantum Biology and Pharmacology President's Meeting
2026-06-15 - 2026-06-18 | Cluj-Napoca, Romania
The 2026 International Society of Quantum Biology and Pharmacology President’s meeting will take place on June 15-18 2026 in the historic city of Cluj-Napoca in the heart of Transylvania (Romania). More information can be found at

https://isqbp2026.com

The April 1 deadline for early registration and abstract submission is approaching. Late registration is open until May 15.

PLASMAScience Summer School 2026
2026-06-21 - 2026-06-27 | Porquerolles Island, Porquerolles Island, France
The PLASMAScience Graduate School of IP-Paris is launching the third edition of its PLASMAScience Summer School, dedicated to laser-plasma interactions.
It will be held on Porquerolles Island, France, from June 21 to 27, 2026.
The Summer School is a one-week, free-of-charge training program for highly-motivated PhD candidates, postdoctoral fellows and early career scientists interested in laser-plasma interactions. Participants only need to cover for their own travel expenses to and from Hyères train station (close to Marseille), all other expenses (ferry to the island, accommodation, meals, boat tour, etc.) are covered by the PLASMAScience Graduate School.
This year, the Summer School emphasizes laser-plasma interactions, encompassing inertial fusion for energy, laboratory astrophysics, laser-plasma accelerators, hadron & electron sources and their applications (from nuclear physics to SFQED), photon sources & plasma optics, numerical simulations, as well as data & machine-learning in this context.
For more information about confirmed lecturers, lecture topics and the weekly schedule, see https://plasmascience.fr/plasmascience-summer-school-2026/.
Applications are open until March 27, 2026 !

20th Stereodynamics Conference
2026-06-22 - 2026-06-26 | Madrid, Madrid, Spain

Call for Abstracts-The 12th International Conference on Coherent Multidimensional Spectroscopy
2026-06-22 - 2026-06-26 | Singapore, Singapore
https://www.cmds2026.org/early-career-symposium

79th International Symposium on Molecular Spectroscopy
2026-06-22 - 2026-06-26 | Urbana, IL, United States

International Conference on Many‑Particle Spectroscopy of Atoms, Molecules, Clusters and Surfaces (MPS 2026)
2026-06-22 - 2026-06-26 | Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
The International Conference on Many Particle Spectroscopy (MPS) is a biennial event that brings together leading scientists and researchers to explore the fundamental and applied aspects of light and charged particle interactions with matter, ranging from atoms and molecules to clusters, nanoparticles, and surfaces. MPS provides a unique forum for discussing the latest breakthroughs in the field.
Symposium on Ultrafast Molecular Dynamics with X-ray Free-Electron Lasers
June 22nd, 2026
The Symposium on Ultrafast Molecular Dynamics with X-ray Free-Electron Lasers will take place on June 22nd, 2026, one day before the start of MPS2026.
This satellite meeting aims to provide a focused forum for discussing the latest breakthroughs in tracking electronic and ultrafast nuclear motion using XFEL facilities. The symposium will bring together researchers working at the forefront of ultrafast science, including time-resolved X-ray spectroscopy, ultrafast diffraction, nonlinear X-ray processes, and advanced XFEL methodologies.
Attendance at the symposium will be free for all registered MPS2026 participants.
Further details on the schedule, speakers, and registration for the satellite meeting can be found here.

Dates
January 12th, 2026: Registration opens
January 12th, 2026: Abstracts submission opening
May 1st, 2026: Early Bird Registration
May 1st, 2026: Deadline for abstract submission applying for oral communication
May 31st, 2026: Deadline for regular registration
May 31st, 2026: Deadline for late abstract submission – poster presentations only
June 22nd, 2026: Symposium on Ultrafast Molecular Dynamics with X-ray Free-Electron Lasers
June 23rd – 25th, 2026: International Conference on Many Particle Spectroscopy of Atoms, Molecules, Clusters and Surfaces

12th International Conference on Coherent Multidimensional Spectroscopy (CMDS2026)
2026-06-23 - 2026-06-26 | Singapore, Singapore

46th International Conference on Coordination Chemistry (ICCC)
2026-06-28 - 2026-07-03 | Odense, Odense, Denmark
The 46th International Conference on Coordination Chemistry (ICCC) is coming to Odense, Denmark, in 2026! This landmark gathering will celebrate the full breadth of coordination chemistry, bringing together researchers, innovators, and collaborators from across the globe.
At ICCC 2026 you can look forward to:

Inspiring plenary lectures from leading voices in chemistry
Keynotes and invited talks on emerging frontiers
Contributed presentations and posters showcasing cutting-edge research
A lively social program designed to connect our community

Our venue, ODEON, in the heart of Odense, offers world-class facilities in a city that is central, accessible, and welcoming. Pre- and post-conference meetings will also be hosted in Odense, Copenhagen, and Lund, extending opportunities for scientific exchange.
Scientific Themes

Coordination chemistry in biology and medical applications
Catalysis and bond activation
4f/5f (6s/6p) elements
Main group elements
Electronic and molecular structure – methods and modelling
Supramolecular chemistry and 3D materials
Coordination compounds for energy and sustainability applications
New directions in coordination chemistry

ICCC 2026 will be a unique opportunity to share your work, spark collaborations, and be part of the global coordination chemistry community.

Symposium "Probing coordination complex electronic structure and photochemistry with advanced x-ray and ultrafast optical methods" at ICCC 2026
2026-06-28 - 2026-07-03 | Odense, Odense, Denmark
The symposium “Probing coordination complex electronic structure and photochemistry with advanced x-ray and ultrafast optical methods” will take place at the 46th International Conference on Coordination Chemistry (ICCC), in Odense, Denmark, June 28th – July 3rd. See https://iccc2026.com/
The symposium will focus on advances in understanding of transition metal complex electronic structure, reactivity, and dynamic photophysical and photochemical processes. The emphasis will be on the use of advanced, operando, and time-resolved x-ray spectroscopies in combination with ultrafast optical methods. Both experimental and theoretical methods are invited.
We would like to encourage you and your coworkers to participate in this symposium and submit contributions for oral or poster presentations. Abstract submission is currently open at the link above. The abstract submission deadline is March 10. When submitting your abstract, please select the following research topic: ‘Usage of advanced x-ray and ultrafast optical methods’ under the theme ‘Electronic and molecular structure – methods and modelling’.

16th Nordic-Baltic Femtochemistry Conference
2026-06-29 - 2026-07-01 | Reykjavik, Reykjavík, Iceland

Workshop “High-throughput simulations: polymer science meets biophysics” at CECAM-DE-SMSM
2026-06-29 - 2026-07-02 | Mainz, Mainz, Germany
The CECAM workshop: “High-throughput simulations: polymer science meets biophysics” will take place at CECAM-DE-SMSM, MPI for Polymer Research, Mainz, Germany (Staudinger Lecture Hall) between June 29 – July 2, 2026. Applications and poster submissions from early-career researchers are encouraged.
REGISTRATION
Registration deadline: April 30, 2026
Registration fee: €300 (includes lunches, coffee breaks, poster session refreshments)
Workshop URL: https://www.cecam.org/workshop-details/high-throughput-simulations-polymer-science-meets-biophysics-1478
OVERVIEW
While the biophysics community has developed a mature ecosystem of simulation tools and standardised workflows, the synthetic polymer simulation field remains comparatively underdeveloped in these areas. Conversely, methodological advances from the polymer community – particularly for glassy and out-of-equilibrium systems – have considerable untapped potential in biomolecular simulation contexts.
This workshop aims to bridge that gap. It will bring together researchers from both communities to exchange knowledge and work towards more reproducible simulation tools and protocols.
The programme will include dedicated sessions on system building, force fields, machine learning tools; a poster session and networking opportunities for early career researchers, and a one-day school on emerging software tools.

EPS Plasma Physics Conference 2026
2026-06-29 - 2026-07-03 | Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Atto-FEL 2026 international conference
2026-06-30 - 2026-07-03 | London, London, United Kingdom
This is to inform you that registration for the international conference Atto-FEL 2026 is open and the deadline is February 28th by 2 pm.

15th International Meeting on Atomic and Molecular Physics and Chemistry (IMAMPC)
2026-07-06 - 2026-07-09 | Villigen, Villigen, Switzerland
The IMAMPC 2026 will take place at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Villigen, Switzerland, from 6 to 9 July 2026.
The conference continues its tradition of empowering young scientists and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations between atomic and molecular physics and chemistry. Since its inception, IMAMPC has been organized by and for early-career researchers.
Invited talks will be given by researchers who have completed their PhD within the past 10 years, while a select group of experienced scientists will offer Perspective Talks — forward-looking insights into emerging directions in the field, which will form the main topics of this year’s meeting.
IMAMPC 2026 will unite theorists and experimentalists, creating an inspiring space to explore new research directions and collaborations. We look forward to welcoming you to PSI for three days of engaging discussions and discovery in a stimulating scientific environment.
The main topics covered during this meeting will include:

Ultrafast dynamics and Attosecond science
Reactive collisions, scattering, ultracold chemistry and astrochemistry
Macromolecules and biologically relevant systems
Free electron laser and synchrotron science

2nd International Summer School on Structured Light and Matter
2026-07-06 - 2026-07-10 | Salamanca, Spain
The application process for the second edition of the International Summer School on Structured Light and Matter is now open!
After the great success of the first LUMES Summer School in 2025, which brought together international students who praised both the quality of the courses and the unique experience in Salamanca, we are excited to launch this new edition.
Join us for a one-week school organized by the Structured Light and Matter Research Center (LUMES) at the University of Salamanca, Spain. This program offers advanced training in three important research areas: structured light, structured matter, and light–matter interaction. What is structured light? How can quantum materials help to solve modern problems in energy storage and transport? Why have ultrashort laser pulses changed nanoscience? If you want to learn more about these questions and understand some of the most interesting challenges in optics, materials science, magnetism, and quantum physics, do not miss the LUMES Summer School!
Over the 1-week course, students will attend 11 specialized courses (36 hours in total), combining theory, experimental sessions, and keynote lectures delivered by international experts:

Alison Yao (University of Strathclyde)
Burkard Hillebrands (Technical University of Kaiserslautern)
Nuno M. R. Peres (University of Minho)

The program also includes social activities in Salamanca, and a visit to the Centro de Láseres Pulsados (CLPU).
The school is intended for students in the final years of undergraduate studies in Physics, Chemistry or Engineering, as well as Master’s and first-year PhD students in related fields. All activities will be conducted in English.
Participation is limited to 15 students! Thanks to our sponsorship from Junta de Castilla y León, the school has no registration fee, and it also includes meals and accommodation for all registered students, and offers travel grants to cover transportation to Salamanca for international students. Applicants can request these limited grants via their motivation letter during registration.
The school will take place from July 6th to 10th in Salamanca, Spain.
Applications are open until April 10th.
For more details (lumes@usal.es) and to apply, please visit:
2nd International Summer School on Structured Light and Matter (6-10 July, 2026)

High Dimensional Quantum Dynamics (HDQD) Workshop
2026-07-07 - 2026-07-10 | Salamanca, Spain

14th International Conference on Photoionization and Resonant Inelastic X-ray Scattering (IWP-RIXS)
2026-07-19 - 2026-07-24 | Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, United States
July 19-24, 2026; Berkeley, California
The overarching theme of this workshop is spectroscopy in the X-ray spectral domain, with a particular emphasis on photoionization and resonant inelastic X-ray scattering (RIXS) in all forms of matter, bringing together researchers from physical, chemical, and materials sciences. Join us at the David Brower Center, one of the most distinguished buildings in downtown Berkeley known for its striking architecture and innovative structural design.
Topical Areas

Attosecond Dynamics
Quantum systems: from atoms to chemistry
Quantum materials, energy materials, condensed matter physics
Solution phase chemistry
Spectroscopy, scattering, imaging and operando approaches
Short wavelength sources: XFELs, SR, HHG

Deadline for abstract submission is June 19th, 2026!

Emergence of Coherence in Nonequilibrium and Structured Environments (eco-noise2026)
2026-07-23 - 2026-07-28 | Erice, Erice, Italy
Driving quantum many-body systems with an external source has been explored as a route to control the collective properties of quantum matter. Recently, studies of cavity–matter hybrids have suggested that dynamical control need not be coherent: quantum or thermal noise from light inside an optical cavity can be used to passively control phases of matter. In this workshop, we aim to merge these two communities that sit at different limits along the spectrum of dynamical control.
The central question we seek to address is: how can nonequilibrium and engineered environments, ranging from laser driving to cavity-mediated noise, be leveraged to enhance coherence in many-body quantum systems? In particular, we are interested in exploring the boundaries of how fragile but useful phases of matter, such as superconductivity, magnetism, and topological order, can emerge at high temperatures beyond their natural equilibrium limits.
The goal of the workshop is to bring together leading experimentalists and theorists working at the interface of ultrafast pump–probe experiments, nonequilibrium quantum many-body physics, Floquet engineering, quantum electrodynamics, and ultracold-atom physics. By fostering dialogue across these fields, the workshop aims to advance the state of the art in engineering coherence at high temperatures and to develop protocols to understand and characterize the observed phenomena and the notion of enhanced coherence itself.
