European Physical Society

The Contribution of Physics to Energy Production, Storage & Distribution
2026-04-13 12:00 - 2026-04-14 15:00 (Europe/Paris) | Palais des Académies, Brussels, Bruxelles, Belgium
Conference Overview
This conference explores how advances in physics are shaping the future of energy systems. Organized by the European Physical Society (EPS), it brings together experts from academia, industry, and public policy to examine the scientific, technological, and societal dimensions of the energy transition.
Through keynote lectures and moderated panel discussions, participants will address recent scientific breakthroughs, pathways for technological deployment, and the policy frameworks required to enable a secure, efficient, and sustainable energy system.
The programme covers a broad range of topics, including wind and solar energy, energy storage, critical raw materials, nuclear energy, and other emerging technologies relevant to energy production and distribution.

Nano and Microscale Heat Transfer IX (NMHT)
2026-04-20 08:00 - 2026-04-24 17:00 | Berlin, Germany, Germany
Welcome to the NMHT 2026 Conference!

NMHT IX Nano and Microscale Heat Transfer
20 – 24 April 2026, Berlin, Germany
https://premc.org/nmht2026

This meeting gathers researchers working on heat transport on the micro-scale and below, bridging fundamental physics with nano-devices. It is recognised by the European Physical Society and will feature Eurotherm Seminar no. 120 .
Topics include heat transport in 2D materials, metamaterials, and interfaces – nano/microscale thermal metrology – low-temperature systems – near-field thermal radiation – molecular junctions – ultrafast photo-induced heat exchange – quantum effects in heat transport – quantum thermodynamics.

Local organising committee: S. Age Biehs (Oldenburg), C. Henkel (Potsdam), K. Termentzidis (Lyon).

Deadline for abstracts: 09 January 2026.

Check our line-up of invited speakers and consider presenting your recent research. All contributions will be peer-reviewed by the scientific committee.

2nd Summer School of the European Solar Physics Division
2026-04-27 08:00 - 2026-05-01 17:00 | Dubrovnik, Croatia, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)
The European solar physics division board (ESPD) is organizing a 2nd Summer School in its series to be held on 27 April – 1 May 2026 in Dubrovnik, Croatia covering diverse topics in solar physics. The applications are now open and the submission deadline is January 31st 2026. The school will be in hybrid form. Due to capacity limits of the classrooms and the dormitory the number of students attending in-person is limited to 30-40 students. For further details please visit the school webpage:https://oh.geof.unizg.hr/index.php/en/meetings/espd-school-2026
The ESPD is a division of the European Physical Society (EPS,https://eps.org/who-we-are/members/divisions-and-groups/european-solar-physics-division/) that represents and provides a forum for European scientists.
Application form available on the school website.
Registration fees: 150 EUR in-person, 50 EUR online
Application opens: 2nd December 2025
Application closes: 31 January 2026
Application decision sent: 15 February 2026
Registration opens (for selected applicants only): 1st March 2026

EPS Council Meeting & EPS Young Minds Leadership Meeting
2026-05-15 08:00 - 2026-05-16 17:00 | Vilnius, Lithuania, Vilnius, Lithuania
This year the EPS Council Meetingwill include parallel sessions within the EPS Young Minds Leadership Meeting, offering a unique opportunity for interaction and exchange. This joint format aims to foster dialogue between representatives of national physical societies and young physics students and early-career researchers, giving Council representatives the opportunity to meet Young Minds members and present the activities and initiatives organised by their societies
The events will take place on 15-16 May 2026, Vilnius, Lithuania.

1st IKU-SPECTRA International Congress on Spectroscopy (IKU-SPECTRA ICS 2026)
2026-05-21 08:00 - 2026-05-22 17:00 | Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul, Turkey
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.

ESCAMPIG 2026 - Europhysics Conference on the Atomic and Molecular Physics of Ionized Gases
2026-07-07 08:00 - 2026-07-11 17:00 | Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Please accept our warm and friendly invitation to attend the 27th Europhysics Conference on Atomic and Molecular Physics of Ionized Gases (ESCAMPIG).
The conference will be organized under the auspices of Instituto de Plasmas e Fusão Nuclear (IPFN) and Universidade da Madeira (UMa).
The conference will take place in the city of Funchal on the Madeira Congress Centre between July 7th and 11th, 2026.
If you have any queries, please send email with the link .

25th International Conference on Ultrafast Phenomena (UP2026)
2026-08-02 08:00 - 2026-08-07 17:00 | Sapporo, Sapporo, Japan
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)

3rd Biology for Physics Conference - “Energy and Information in Living Matter”
2026-09-06 08:00 - 2026-09-10 17:00 | Barcelona, Spain, Spain
This conference will bring together leading scientists at the forefront of exploring how energy and information shape living systems. Over recent years, their work has illuminated fundamental constraints of life, from molecular machines to cells, neural networks, and developmental processes. Sessions will highlight cutting-edge topics including noise and information processing, information–energy conversion, and entropy production across biological scales. Alongside invited lectures, the program features contributed talks and extensive poster sessions designed to foster lively discussion and collaboration. Special emphasis will be placed on interaction between young researchers and established leaders, ensuring a dynamic and inspiring forum that connects ideas, disciplines, and generations.

Europhoton 2026
2026-09-21 - 2026-09-25 | Arcachon, Arcachon, France
Dear Colleagues,
We are delighted to invite you to participate in the 12th EPS-QEOD Europhoton Conference on Solid-State, Fibre, and Waveguide Coherent Light Sources, which will take place from Monday, September 21st, to Friday, September 25th 2026 in the beautiful Bay of Arcachon, in southwest France.
Conference Programme
The conference programme will include:

A one-day Summer School, aimed at PhD students and early-career researchers
The main conference, covering:

Solid-State Lasers
Fibre and Waveguide Devices

A special symposium on Photonics for Quantum
A tabletop industrial exhibition

This unique event will highlight the latest breakthroughs in solid-state, fibre, and waveguide coherent light sources. World-renowned researchers will present recent advances, complemented by Summer School lectures, informal breakout sessions, and dedicated networking opportunities with vendors and peers.
The conference will be held by the sea at the Palais des Congrès of Arcachon.
So Save the Date !

16th Conference of the Society of Physicists of Macedonia - CSPM 2026
2026-09-24 08:00 - 2026-09-27 17:00 | Ohrid, North Macedonia, Ohrid, North Macedonia
The 16th Conference of the Society of Physicists of Macedonia – CSPM 2026 will cover a wide variety of physics topics throughout the lectures and poster presentations from our contributors. We are honoured to announce that the plenary and invited talks at CSPM 2026 will be given by renowned experts and leading scientists in their respective fields.
Organized by
Society of Physicists of Macedonia (DFRM)
In cooperation with:
Institute of Physics
Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics – Skopje
Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Macedonia
