Events

We are pleased to announce that this year the EPS Council Meeting.

Applications are open for Lights of Tuscany 2026 (LoT26), an international student-led event organised by the Italian Association of Physics Students (AISF — International Association of Physics Students Territorial Committee of Italy). LoT26 brings together 40 physics students and PhD candidates from around the world for five days of science, research, and culture in Pisa and Florence, Italy, on the occasion of the International Day of Light (16 May 2026). The programme includes research lab visits (Universities of Pisa and Florence, LENS, CNR-INO, EGO Virgo, INAF Arcetri Astrophysical Observatory), seminars and networking sessions with researchers and PhD candidates from leading local institutions, and cultural activities across Tuscany. Focus areas: photonics and quantum optics. Applications showcased include condensed matter physics, biophysics, and astrophysics. Applications are open until 21 April 2026. All information, including the programme, speakers, and application criteria, is available at: ai-sf.it/lot For any enquiries: lot@ai-sf.it

The 1st IKU-SPECTRA International Congress on Spectroscopy (IKU-SPECTRA ICS 2026) will be held at Istanbul Kültür University on May 21-22, 2026. The congress is organized within the framework of the Spectroscopy@IKU ERA-Chair Project, funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe WIDERA programme, and hosted by IKU-SPECTRA: Molecular Sciences and Spectroscopy Applied Research Center. IKU-SPECTRA ICS 2026 aims to provide an international platform for researchers, academics and industry representatives to present their latest findings and discuss emerging developments across all areas of spectroscopy, from fundamental molecular studies to applied research. The scientific program will feature distinguished invited and plenary speakers from leading international institutions, including renowned experts in molecular spectroscopy, theoretical chemistry, materials science and interdisciplinary applications. Through keynote lectures, invited talks and contributed presentations, the congress will foster scientific exchange and new research collaborations. We look forward to welcoming participants for two days of high-level scientific discussion and networking in Istanbul.

The EGAS conference is an annual event with a long tradition, organized since 1969 by the European Group on Atomic Systems of the European Physical Society (EPS). Recent editions took place in Granada, Spain 2024, Strasbourg, France 2023, Vilnius, Lithuania 2022, Florence, Italy 2019. The International Scientific Programme Committee is constructed by the EGAS board, a section of the Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Division (AMOPD) of the EPS. EGAS typically attracts 200 participants. EGAS57 will take place at the award-winning Cultural and Congress Centre Jordanki, situated at the very heart of Toruń, Poland. The city is an economic, cultural, scientific, academic and tourist centre, whose Old Town was enrolled on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997. The venue features state-of-the-art facilities and ample space for presentations, discussions, and networking sessions. It includes a concert hall, a chamber hall, modular conference rooms, and a restaurant, as well as space. Industry exhibitions will be held in spacious areas alongside coffee breaks and poster sessions—ensuring excellent visibility and interaction with conference participants. The conference is organized by Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, one of Poland’s leading research institutions. Its Institute of Physics is a recognized hub for Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics, internationally renowned for its contributions to high-precision spectroscopy and quantum optics. It is home to the National Laboratory of FAMO (Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics) and the Quantum Optics Centre, both of which are at the forefront of experimental research in the field. The university is also renowned for its pioneering research across various disciplines of physics, including pioneering contributions to optical coherence tomography, quantum information applications, and nanophotonics. The location and the local expertise create an ideal scientific environment for EGAS and we look forward to welcoming scientists from across Europe and beyond for productive and engaging exchange of scientific breakthroughs and innovative ideas. Scientific topics at EGAS Fundamental physics Cold gases and quantum fluids Quantum optics, quantum information and quantum simulation Frequency and time domain spectroscopy and metrology Applications to astrophysics, plasma physics, biophysics, clusters Atom-like systems Important Dates Registration deadlines: regular registration: June 9th, 2026 Register now! Submission deadlines: contributed talk submissions: April 7, 2026 pot-deadline poster submissions: June 1, 2026 The acceptance of abstract and selection of contributed talks will be informed by April 27, 2026 Welcome reception: June 21, 2026 Download abstract template and submit now!

The 2026 edition of the SigmaPhi International Conference on Statistical Physics which will be held in Kolymbari, Crete, Greece on July 6-10, 2026. The conference venue will be the Avra Imperial Hotel. Updated information can be found at the Conference website. As in its previous editions, the Conference will cover all the fields of Statistical Physics. The abstracts of the papers to be presented in the Conference  (Main Conference, Workshops, or Special Sections), can be submitted by using the page Abstract Submission of the conference website. The summer board meeting of the European Physical Society - Statistical and Nonlinear Physics Division (EPS-SNP) will be hosted by the Conference. The conference venue will be the Avra Imperial Hotel. Updated information can be found at the Conference website.

Welcome to UP2026 - the XXIV International Conference on Ultrafast Phenomena We are delighted to welcome you to UP2026, the 25th edition of the International Conference on Ultrafast Phenomena, to be held in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, from August 2 to 7, 2026. The conference will take place at the Sapporo Convention Centre, conveniently located in the heart of the city. This marks the fourth time the conference is hosted in Japan, following the most recent edition in Okinawa in 2014. The Ultrafast Phenomena Conference series began in 1976 and is held every two years. It is widely recognized as the premier international forum for gathering the community of scientists and engineers working in research and technology related to ultrafast phenomena. It brings together atomic, molecular, and condensed matter physicists, physical chemists, biophysicists, and scientists developing new tools, methodologies and techniques, all working on the science of ultrafast phenomena. These phenomena cover the time scales ranging from picoseconds (1 ps = 10-12 s) to hundreds of attoseconds (1 as = 10-18 s). The regular online paper submission system is now open. The deadline to submit papers is January 31, 2026, 23:59 JST Tokyo time. No further extension will be possible. In the recent past, the field of ultrafast phenomena has moved ahead in a breathtaking fashion, thanks in part, to the development of new laser-based as well as accelerator-based sources of ultrashort pulses of electrons and light, such as high-harmonic generation, few-cycle optical pulses, sources of short wavelength radiation such as X-ray free electron lasers. The spectral range of ultrashort pulses of radiation has been extended to the long wavelength range such as Terahertz radiation, and the short wavelength range such as vacuum-ultraviolet and the soft and hard X-ray domains. Together with the development of new methodologies, e.g., multidimensional spectroscopies, THz spectroscopy, electron-based (EELS, PINEM, UED, etc.) and X-ray-based techniques such as serial femtosecond coherent diffractive imaging, these great leaps forward are delivering an impressive degree of insight into phenomena both within atoms and between atoms and up in scale to macromolecular systems. At the same time, the flexibility in methodologies opens perspectives for major applications in the fields of solar energy, molecular electronics, optoelectronic devices, biomimetic devices, etc. Finally, all this is accompanied by an improvement in theoretical models, strongly supported by the increase in computational power, which are indispensable for our understanding of phenomena on such ultrafast time scales. Sapporo, one of Japan's largest and most vibrant cities, is nestled in the northern island of Hokkaido. It offers a unique blend of modern amenities, rich culture, and stunning natural landscapes—an ideal setting for this exciting scientific gathering. We hope you will take time to experience the distinct culture, natural beauty, and refreshing climate that Sapporo and Hokkaido have to offer during the summer season. We look forward to welcoming you to Sapporo and to UP2026—an exciting week of cutting-edge science, meaningful discussions, and memorable experiences. See you in Sapporo! Elisabetta Collini (General Chair) Akiyoshi Hishikawa (General Chair) Amber Krummel (Program Chair) Eiji J. Takahashi (Program Chair)

RPC 2026 will take place from 14 to 18 September 2026 at the Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. General information is available on the conference website and on the event page. This edition will be especially meaningful as it will mark the first time the RPC Conference is held in Brazil and in South America. The conference is devoted to resistive plate chambers (RPCs) and related gaseous detector technologies, with topics spanning detector performance in high-energy physics experiments, production and quality assurance, instrumentation techniques, alternative gas mixtures and longevity studies, physics and simulation, and applied research. We believe these themes may be of interest to EPS members working on detector development, instrumentation, experimental physics, and related applications. Abstract submission is open until 24 June 2026, and early registration will remain open until 1 August 2026.  

We are pleased to announce that the International Conference on Advances in Gravitation, Astrophysics and Cosmology (ICAGAC2026) will be held on September 23-24, 2026 in Berlin, Germany. The International Conference on Advances in Gravitation, Astrophysics and Cosmology (ICAGAC2026) is a premier forum that brings together leading researchers, scientists, scholars and practitioners from around the globe. It is dedicated to exploring the frontiers of gravitational physics, astrophysics, cosmology and related disciplines. Through an enriching mix of keynote lectures, invited talks, contributed oral presentations, poster sessions and exhibitions, The International Conference on Advances in Gravitation, Astrophysics and Cosmology fosters rigorous scientific exchange, collaborative networking, and the cross-fertilization of ideas across theory, experiment and observation. This event offers a unique platform for insightful discussions, new partnerships, and the exchange of groundbreaking ideas. We invite you to Berlin, Germany to engage in a dynamic scientific event and contribute to the progress of astrophysical research.