SNIB2026 – Research with large-scale facilities for the future
German Conference on Research with Synchrotron Radiation, Neutrons, Ions and Accelerators at Large-Scale Facilities
08–10 September 2026 · Universität Hamburg
SNIB2026 brings together researchers in Germany who use synchrotron radiation, neutrons, ions and accelerators.
From 8 to 10 September 2026, the conference in Hamburg will provide a forum for the exchange of current research results, methodological developments and new scientific and technological approaches at large-scale research facilities.
Organised by the committees for research with synchrotron radiation (KFS), neutrons (KFN), nuclear probes and ions (KFSI) and accelerators (KfB) at the University of Hamburg in collaboration with DESY and European XFEL, the conference brings together the broad spectrum of research with large-scale facilities in Germany.
The focus is on research, technology development and future strategies for existing large-scale research facilities (BESSY II, ESRF, European XFEL, FELBE, FLASH, FRM II, GSI, ILL, Ion Beam Centre at HZDR, PETRA III) and planned facilities such as PETRA IV, BESSY III, DALI, FAIR, the European Spallation Source (ESS) and HBS-I. Together, they form the basis for the sustainable provision of powerful research sources for materials, energy, environmental and life sciences.
The programme includes plenary lectures, thematic sessions, poster presentations and discussions covering the broad spectrum of research with large-scale facilities – from materials and energy research to soft matter, life sciences, catalysis, earth, climate and cultural heritage to industry & transfer, where the focus is on cooperation between research institutions, start-ups and industry.
In addition, SNIB addresses research policy issues such as data management, digitisation, artificial intelligence, sustainability and international cooperation.
A key highlight is the dialogue between science, politics and industry on new approaches to technology and innovation policy.
A Hanseatic programme with evening lectures, award ceremonies, a conference dinner and tours of DESY and European XFEL rounds off the conference.
SNIB2026 invites researchers, students and decision-makers from science, politics and industry to share results, deepen cooperation and shape future perspectives together.
Important dates:
• 8–10 September 2026 in Hamburg
• Abstract deadline: 30 April 2026
• Registration deadline: 3 August 2026
Information on conference fees and the programme will follow.
Organisation:
Christian Gutt (Univ. Siegen)
Birgit Kanngießer (TU Berlin)
Martina Müller (Univ. Konstanz)
Dorota Koziej (Univ. Hamburg)
Bridget Murphy (Univ. Kiel)
Frank Weber (KIT)
Michael Schulz (TUM)
Susan Schorr (HZB)
Judith Reindl (Univ. der Bundeswehr München)
Daniel Severin (GSI)
Paul Goslawski (HZB)
Karin Griewatsch (Hereon)
Matthias Kreuzeder (DESY)
