Event categories: Conference

The conference will convene an international community of researchers investigating surfaces and interfaces across solid, liquid, biological, and soft and hard condensed-matter systems using advanced X-ray and neutron scattering techniques. The scientific program will highlight recent advances in instrumentation and data analysis, nanostructured surfaces and interfaces, soft-matter and biological interfaces, magnetic thin films and proximity effects, topological and other emergent interfacial materials, and the static and dynamic behavior of surfaces, interfaces, and nanoscale structures.

On behalf of the International Union of Crystallography (IUCr), it is with immense excitement and joy that we cordially extend our warmest invitation to you to join the IUCr for the Twenty-Seventh Congress and General Assembly, set to be held in the magnificent city of Calgary, located in the heart of Alberta, Canada from August 11th-18th, 2026.

Calgary, a city renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and warm hospitality, has been chosen as the host for this remarkable occasion. Nestled amidst stunning landscapes and boasting a rich cultural heritage, this vibrant metropolis promises to provide an unforgettable experience for all attendees.

Lock In Your Structure: Abstract Deadline February 15

The 14th International Conference on Inelastic X-ray Scattering (IXS2026) will connect scientists from around the world who are pushing the boundaries of resonant and non-resonant inelastic X-ray scattering to tackle today’s most compelling scientific challenges.

A vibrant community of researchers to share breakthrough discoveries, explore the latest advances in theory, experiment and instrumentation, and help shape the future of the field.

Participants will gain new perspectives into how IXS techniques are transforming our understanding of emerging materials—from correlated electron systems to complex functional materials. IXS2026 will be held at the Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory near Chicago, IL, USA.

The International Workshop on Phase Retrieval and Coherent Scattering is the leading international meeting focused on sharing the latest advances in developing and using coherent scattering methods with X-rays, extreme-ultraviolet light, and electrons recently enabled by advances in source technology. This biannual conference series, started in 2008, attracts researchers from many fields (including physics, chemistry, biology, optics, earth, environmental, planetary sciences, and materials research) who are interested in developing coherence-based methods and their applications.

The University of Wisconsin and Argonne National Laboratory will host the 2026 Coherence Workshop along the peaceful shores of Lake Mendota in downtown Madison, Wisconsin from June 21-25, 2026.

With the Upgrade of the Advanced Photon Source (APS) now fully completed, the United States Midwest region will start a new chapter in its long history of science with coherent x-rays and electron sources. We invite the worldwide community to join us in Madison and at the APS for this meeting.

Early Bird Registration – Conference Only
June 21-June 25, 2026
Rate good until April 13, 2026
$600

Regular Registration – Conference Only
June 21-June 25, 2026
Rate after April 14, 2026
$650

Registration – Workshop & Conference
June 21-June 25, 2026
$700

Student – Workshop & Conference
June 21-June 25, 2026
$350

The International Conference on X-ray Microscopy (XRM) is a biennial event that has brought together experts in X-ray microscopes, imaging methods, and related techniques since 1983. Featuring lectures, research presentations, posters, exhibitors, and networking opportunities, XRM highlights the latest advancements in X-ray microscopy technology and its applications across various scientific fields.

The 17th edition of the conference, XRM 2026, will take place from August 30 to September 4, 2026, in Campinas, state of São Paulo, Brazil. It will be hosted by the Brazilian Synchrotron Light Laboratory (LNLS), part of the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM). LNLS is home to Sirius, Brazil’s most advanced scientific infrastructure, which will be open for guided visits during the event. 

The Pittsburgh Diffraction Conference is one of the longest-running scientific meetings in North America focused on the advancement of structural science through diffraction-based methods. Bridging both life sciences and materials sciences, the conference brings together researchers who utilize laboratory-based instruments, X-ray light sources, electron diffraction, and neutron scattering to explore the structure and dynamics of matter. It serves as a vibrant forum for sharing recent scientific breakthroughs, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, and highlighting innovations across experimental and computational frontiers

This year’s program features a diverse and timely selection of breakout sessions, reflecting key areas of growth in the field. Topics include energy storage, emphasizing structural insights that enable next-generation energy technologies; AI and its applications in the development of emergent materials; novel materials with transformative properties; and the effects of extreme environments on structures, reveling details on dynamic processes and molecular motion that lead to bimolecular functions and a better understanding of complex soft materials.

Mark your calendars now—IUCr2026 is coming up sooner than you think! The world’s largest gathering of structural scientists will take place August 11 – 18, 2026, in beautiful Calgary, Canada. You are invited to join thousands of scientists in this stunning location to share your most exciting research results, learn about recent breakthroughs in your field, expand your network of collaborators, and participate in the proceedings of the 27th Congress and General Assembly of the International Union of Crystallography.