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ECM-36
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In Praha
It is our pleasure to welcome you to the 36th edition of the European Crystallographic Meeting - ECM-36 which will take place in Prague, Czech Republic, August 23-28, 2027.
ECM is a well-established conference series of the European Crystallographic Association. Modern crystallography is an interdisciplinary subject covering structural biology, pharmacy, and chemistry to physics, and materials science. It can also be called structural science. It includes the study of protein structures and also crystals structures and microstructures of minerals, new functional materials, nanoparticles, bulk materials, and thin films. It is also interested in the relationship between the structure and function of materials. Important related topics are development of instrumental techniques for structural characterization of materials including large facilities XFELs, synchrotrons and neutron sources, but also continuous improvement of laboratory equipments, development of optics, better and faster detectors. The core methods of crystallography are X-ray and neutron scattering. However, mainly in the last decade, it includes electron diffraction and microscopy, NMR and different spectroscopies. This development also allows investigation of structural changes under extreme conditions such as high and low temperatures, high pressures, time-resolved studies, different in-situ experiments in external fields (magnetic, electric) and chemical reactions.
Indaba10
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In Skukuza, Kruger National Park
Atoms, ions and molecules vs supramolecular clusters
Molecular and local structure vs structure-property relationships
Identical molecules with multiple polymorphs
Local bonding motifs vs emergent properties of polymorphism, pseudosymmetry, magnetism, ferroelectricity, solid-state reactions and phase transformations
Solid state structures (vs solution behavior)
Medicines (treating something but causing additional secondary effects to require yet another drug) and medicine development
Climate change
(Simplification of) Biological processes
Reaction Mechanisms (product analysis vs time resolved mechanistic studies)
Catalysis, metal beneficiation and other industrial processes
Simplifying processes in nature (e.g. simple high/low tide determination/prediction: where, a > 50 equation-model is actually required)'
Computational Chemistry (Molecular Mechanics vs Ab Initio)
Weather forecasting; disaster management…
Gravitational waves
Too complicated/ simplified mathematical models
Simplified Geo processes…
Management strategies in Business, Industry (and even Universities)
Pittsburgh Diffraction Conference at SLAC
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In Menlo Park, California, USA
The 2026 Pittsburgh Diffraction Conference will be held at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and features two parallel scientific sessions one focused on life sciences and the other on chemistry and materials scienc with shared keynote lectures bringing together the full community for interdisciplinary exchange.
- Opening Reception, September 15
- Parallel Scientific Sessions, September 16-18.
- Poster Session with Student Poster Contest, September 16th
- Conference Banquet, September 17th
- Tours of LCLS and SSRL, September 18th (advanced registration required)
To Register or learn more visit: https://cvent.me/Eaamay
A Pre-conference Workshop on Computational Tools for Structure-based Drug Design will be held on September 15th, with seperate registration.
Twenty-Seventh Congress and General Assembly (IUCr2026)
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In Calgary
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.
Crystal36-AXAA 2026 Meeting
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In Adelaide Hills, SA
32nd Croatian-Slovenian Crystallographic Meeting. CSCM2026
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In Vodice
IUCr Computing School
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In Lethbridge
11th European Crystallography School (ECS11)
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In Stockholm
Single crystal X-ray diffraction
Powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD)
3D electron diffraction
Synchrotron radiation
Small-molecule crystallography
67th Polish Crystallographic Meeting
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In Wroclaw
The Scientific Session of the Young Crystallographers Section of PCrA is a forum for exchanging experiences addressed primarily to students, PhD students and young doctors (maximum 5 years after defense).
The topics of the Meeting include basic and applied research on the ideal and real structure of crystals carried out with the use of X-ray radiation obtained both with traditional methods and in synchrotrons, research with the use of neutrons and electrons, problems of symmetry, phase transformations and crystal growth, new research and computational methods and all other aspects of crystallography. The conference is an annual meeting place and a forum for exchanging ideas of all Polish crystallographers.
During the inauguration of the 67th Polish Crystallography Meeting, the winners of the National Crystallography Olympiad will be decorated: http://olimpiadakrystalograficzna.pl.
Women in scientific organizations: 10 years of global evidence from science academies and unions
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In Webinar
Montevideo School on Small Molecule Crystallography - MVD School 2026 and Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre (CCDC) Workshop
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In Montevideo
Topic 2 (23-24 Feb) â€" Symmetry (4.5 hours)
Topic 3 (23 Feb) â€" Crystallization, crystals handling (3 hours)
Topic 4 (24-25 Feb) â€" Diffraction Physics (4 hours)
Topic 5 (25 Feb) â€" Structure determination: The phase problem (2.5 hours)
Topic 6 (25-26,28 Feb) â€" Structural refinement (7.5 hours)
Topic 7 (27 Feb) â€" Structure reporting and analysis (8.5 hours)* in CCDC Workshop
Topic 8 (24-26 Feb) â€" Practical use of Diffractometer and Control Software (8 hours)
Topic 9 (26-28 Feb) â€" Hands-on activities (5 hours)
*CCDC Workshop (27 Feb) â€" CSD tools for structural visualization and analysis
Rigaku School for Practical Crystallography
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In Online
Hercules European School
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In Grenoble
YCM2 - Second Young Crystallographers Meeting
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In Rennes
Welcome to the 2nd Young Crystallographers Meeting, which will take place from December 2nd to 5th, 2025 in Rennes at the Institut des sciences chimiques de Rennes. This scientific event was planned by popular demand as a follow up of the YCM1, which happened in Strasbourg in 2023.
This meeting is intended for young crystallographers (researchers, doctoral students, post-doctoral students, and engineers) from all sciences combined and all European countries.
The multidisciplinary character of crystallography will be promoted during this event with sessions mixing talks from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mineralogy and Heritage Science fields.
The objectives of the YCM2 are to gather young crystallographers in a multidisciplinary and international context, to create opportunities for scientific exchange, and to provide networking opportunities with industry with a specific focus on the training and career development of the young scientist participants.
82nd Pittsburgh Diffraction Conference
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In Brookhaven National Laboratory, Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY 11794-4040 USA
2025 Pittsburgh Diffraction Conference (PDC)
Hosted by Brookhaven National Laboratory
October 9–12, 2025
On behalf of the Conference Committee, we are delighted to invite you to 82nd annual Pittsburgh Diffraction Conference (PDC). This year’s conference will be held October 9–12, 2025 at Brookhaven National Laboratory, on New York’s beautiful Long Island.
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 biomolecular functions and a better understanding of complex soft materials.
Conference Web Page and Registration:
https://www.bnl.gov/pittsburgh-diffraction-conference/index.php
Important dates:
April 21, 2025 General registration opens
July 31, 2025 Deadline to submit an abstract for an oral/poster presentation
September 19, 2025 General registration closes
Pre-event workshops:
PDF 101: A Hands on Tutorial to Total Scattering Methods (organizers: Milinda Abeykoon, Daniel Olds)
Hands-on Workshop: Crystal Clear Insights: Mastering Protein Crystallization (organizers: Crissy Traver, Vivian Stojanoff)
Evening Events:
Brookhaven National Lab facility tour.
Friday, October 10, 2025
https://www.bnl.gov/pittsburgh-diffraction-conference/nsls2tour.php
Banquet Dinner
Danfords Hotel and Marina
25 E Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Date: Friday, October 10, 2025, 7-9 p.m.
Awards Dinner
Charles B. Wang Center
100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, NY 11794
Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025, 7-9 p.m.
82nd Pittsburgh Diffraction Conference
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In Brookhaven National Laboratory, Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY 11794-4040 USA
2025 Pittsburgh Diffraction Conference (PDC)
Hosted by Brookhaven National Laboratory
October 9â€"12, 2025
On behalf of the Conference Committee, we are delighted to invite you to 82nd annual Pittsburgh Diffraction Conference (PDC). This year’s conference will be held October 9â€"12, 2025 at Brookhaven National Laboratory, on New York’s beautiful Long Island.
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 biomolecular functions and a better understanding of complex soft materials.
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April 21, 2025Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â General registration opens
July 31, 2025Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Deadline to submit an abstract for an oral/poster presentation
September 19, 2025Â Â Â General registration closes
Pre-event workshops:
PDF 101: A Hands on Tutorial to Total Scattering Methods (organizers: Milinda Abeykoon, Daniel Olds)
Hands-on Workshop: Crystal Clear Insights: Mastering Protein Crystallization (organizers: Crissy Traver, Vivian Stojanoff)
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Evening Events:
Brookhaven National Lab facility tour.
Friday, October 10, 2025
https://www.bnl.gov/pittsburgh-diffraction-conference/nsls2tour.php
Banquet Dinner
Danfords Hotel and Marina
25 E Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Date: Friday, October 10, 2025, 7-9 p.m.
Awards Dinner
Charles B. Wang Center
100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, NY 11794
Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025, 7-9 p.m.
YCM2 - Second Young Crystallographers Meeting
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In Rennes
Welcome to the 2nd Young Crystallographers Meeting, which will take place from December 2nd to 5th, 2025 in Rennes at the Institut des sciences chimiques de Rennes. This scientific event was planned by popular demand as a follow up of the YCM1, which happened in Strasbourg in 2023.
This meeting is intended for young crystallographers (researchers, doctoral students, post-doctoral students, and engineers) from all sciences combined and all European countries.
The multidisciplinary character of crystallography will be promoted during this event with sessions mixing talks from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mineralogy and Heritage Science fields.
The objectives of the YCM2 are to gather young crystallographers in a multidisciplinary and international context, to create opportunities for scientific exchange, and to provide networking opportunities with industry with a specific focus on the training and career development of the young scientist participants.
PSI Physics of fundamental symmetries and interactions
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In PSI, Villigen
- Low energy precision tests of the Standard Model
- Experiments with muons, pions, neutrons, antiprotons, other particles and atoms
- Searches for permanent electric dipole moments Â
- Searches for symmetry violations and new forces Â
- Precision measurements of fundamental constants Â
- Exotic atoms and molecules Â
- New tools and facilities
6th National Crystallography Olympiad in Poland
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In WrocÃ...‚aw
The Polish Academy of Sciences Crystallography Committee sets itself the goal of increasing students' motivation to acquire knowledge in the field of crystallography, which is an important element of education of graduates of natural sciences and engineering. Since 2014, the National Crystallography Olympiad has been organized cyclically under the patronage of the Committee. In 2025, the 6th edition of this competition will be held.
The official announcement of the results and award ceremony will take place on June 26, 2025, as part of the 66th Polish Crystallographic Meeting in Wrocław.
