ESRF user meeting 2026

The ESRF is excited to announce the 36^th annual User Meeting, taking place from 2 - 4 February 2026 on the EPN Campus in Grenoble.

The event will gather the international ESRF community, the beamline staff and the ESRF User Organisation for a rich program featuring tutorials, plenary sessions with a round-table discussion, and user-dedicated microsymposia.

A series of engaging tutorials will be offered to help both newcomers and experienced users in making the most of their data, while introducing recently developed tools and techniques. The plenary session will highlight outstanding research from leaders in synchrotron science research. They shall serve as a platform to share latest discoveries and explore how synchrotron science can impact various areas of research.

Finally, three User Dedicated Symposia (UDMs) will focus on the topics of neurobiology, quantum & magnetic materials as well as the use of coherence to explore new spatial and temporal domains. In addition, a dedicated satellite event for the European Battery Hub will offer insights into the organisation and scientific scope of this project. The UDMs are intending to serve as topical forums, enabling researchers to gather, share knowledge, and discuss scientific challenges within their respective communities.

In its commitment to encouraging the participation of young researchers from countries that are underrepresented among ESRF users, the UOC is offering financial support this year to four researchers. Each will receive a grant of up to €500 to help cover partially or fully their travel and accommodation costs. Details on how to apply for the Early-Career Travel Grant will be provided during the User Meeting registration process.