Welcome
Welcome to the 17th International Particle Accelerator Conference (IPAC) in Deauville, France!
We are thrilled to invite you to join us from May 17-22, 2026, at the Centre International Deauville (CID) for a fully in-person event.
IPAC is the premier annual gathering for the global accelerator community, bringing together scientists, engineers, and industry professionals from around the world. This conference is a unique opportunity to explore the latest breakthroughs in accelerator research and development, as well as to receive updates on current and future accelerator facilities.
The 2026 edition of IPAC is hosted by the GANIL-SPIRAL2 laboratory in collaboration with CEA, CNRS, Synchrotron SOLEIL, and ESRF. These organizations are renowned for their expertise in the design, construction and operation of a wide variety of particle accelerators and innovative accelerator technologies.
IPAC’26 will serve as a vibrant platform for networking amongst international leaders in accelerator science, representing major national and international facilities and institutions. With over 1,500 attendees expected, this event offers a fantastic opportunity to learn about cutting-edge research, hear about new projects and gain insights into accelerator facilities across the globe. Additionally, you will have the chance to meet and connect with your peers, fostering valuable professional relationships.
This event also offers an exceptional opportunity for industry to showcase their innovative products and to promote their brands and capabilities to the accelerator community through the sponsoring of this event.
Deauville, a picturesque seaside city in Normandy, is famous for its American Film Festival, racetrack, horse racing events and historical architecture. The CID venue provides an elegant and unique setting for our industry exhibition, which will be available from the opening session on Monday morning until the Gala dinner on Thursday evening. It will be located alongside the daily poster sessions, catering services and main conference routes, ensuring maximum visibility and interaction for all exhibitors with the IPAC delegates.
About 85 topics are to be discussed within the oral presentations and about 1600 topics will be presented and discussed through the daily poster sessions.
Please join us to meet and to interact with accelerator scientists, engineers, students, decision makers and industries.
We look forward to welcoming you to IPAC’26 in the inspirational location of Deauville, Normandy.
This event promises to be an exceptional opportunity for industry professionals to showcase their innovative products and promote their brands and capabilities to the accelerator community through active participation and sponsorship.
See you in May 2026!
