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SUMMARY:6th MACSMIN (Mathematics and Computer Science for Materials Innovation)
DESCRIPTION:MACSMIN 2025 is the satellite of the ECM35 (European Crystallographic Meeting) and the 6th annual conference of the series Mathematics and Computer Science for Materials Innovation (https://kurlin.org/macsmin.php). The meeting is hybrid with all talks running also on zoom. \nPlease email vitaliy.kurlin@gmail.com to get a link. Following the MACSMIN tradition since 2020\, the 6th MACSMIN will present a number of scientific advances\, including (1) a final hierarchy of structural invariants (of periodic crystals\, rigid molecular conformations\, and protein backbones) from the ultra-fast to complete with polynomial-time metrics\, which exposed numerous exact and many more near-duplicates in the major databases such as the CSD\, COD\, ICSD\, Materials Project\, Google’s GNoME\, and PDB; and (2) three principles of Atomic Geometry aiming to determine all chemistry from the precise enough geometry.
URL:https://ecanews.org/event/6th-macsmin-mathematics-and-computer-science-for-materials-innovation/
LOCATION:Materials Innovation Factory (and on zoom)\, 51 Oxford street\, Liverpool\, L7 3NY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vitaliy Kurlin":MAILTO:vitaliy.kurlin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250929
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SUMMARY:International Workshop on Powder Diffraction - IWPD2025
DESCRIPTION:This intensive three-day workshop offers a thorough introduction to modern powder diffraction techniques\, combining theoretical foundations with practical applications. The program is designed for graduate students\, researchers\, and professionals aiming to deepen their understanding and hands-on skills in phase identification\, quantitative analysis\, and structure determination using powder X-ray diffraction data.\nThe course begins with the fundamental principles of powder diffraction and qualitative phase analysis\, including the use of databases and software (PDF-5+\, JADEPro and Qualx2.0). Day 2 focuses on quantitative phase analysis\, structure solution\, and Rietveld refinement\, supported by guided exercises using EXPO and TOPAS software. The final day explores advanced topics such as total scattering\, Pair Distribution Function (PDF) analysis\, and microstructural characterization through size-strain analysis.\nThroughout the course\, participants will engage in practical sessions aimed at developing autonomy in data interpretation\, profile fitting\, and structure modelling using widely adopted software packages in the field.
URL:https://ecanews.org/event/international-workshop-on-powder-diffraction-iwpd2025/
LOCATION:Politecnico di Bari – Sala dei Congressi\, Via Giovanni Amendola\, 126/b\, Bari\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Other Meetings
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SUMMARY:CCDC Free Virtual Workshop: How to Use Particle Informatics Tools to Connect Crystal Structure to Particle Behaviour
DESCRIPTION:During this virtual workshop\, we will provide an overview of the functionality available in the CSD-Particle suite\, focusing on tools for particle surface analysis. The session will include presentations and demonstrations by CCDC expert tutors and a hands-on part for you to try the software\, with the tutors available to help you and answer your questions. \nYou will learn:\n–       How to use the desktop molecular visualizer software Mercury for Particle Informatics studies.\n–       How to use the Surface Analysis tool.\n–       How to calculate Full Interaction Maps on surfaces.\n–       Recent advances and improvements of the CSD-Particle tools.\n–       How you can best use Mercury and CSD-Particle in your workflows.
URL:https://ecanews.org/event/ccdc-free-virtual-workshop-how-to-use-particle-informatics-tools-to-connect-crystal-structure-to-particle-behaviour/
LOCATION:on-line
CATEGORIES:Other Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTSTAMP:20260403T175209
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SUMMARY:34th Annual Meeting of the German Crystallographic Society
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URL:https://ecanews.org/event/34th-annual-meeting-of-the-german-crystallographic-society/
LOCATION:University of Lübeck\, Ratzeburger Allee 160\, Lübeck\, Germany
CATEGORIES:National
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTSTAMP:20260403T175209
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SUMMARY:19th European Powder Diffraction Conference EPDIC19
DESCRIPTION:19th European Powder Diffraction Conference EPDIC19 will take place next year in the heart of the Swiss Alps\, in Crans Montana\, from 23-26th of June 2026. \nEPDIC is a cornerstone in the field of powder diffraction\, and has long served as a vital platform for the exchange of scientific knowledge on the broader topics spanning materials science and the advances of experimental techniques. EPDIC brings together leading experts\, early career researchers as well as industry professionals\, and contributes significantly to strengthening the global community in this field. \nEPDIC19\, program in short: \nTwelve micro symposia\, six invited lectures.\nTwo award lectures.\nThree hands-on topical workshops: Topas\, High-Score\, ICDD. \nRegistration open from December 2025. \nWe will be updating here with detailed information as organization proceeds: www.epdic19.com \nIf you’d like to send enquiries\, please do so to this address: info@epdic19.com \nCrans Montana is a beautiful destination embedded in the mountains of the Valais\, close to the borders of Italy and France\, as well as to the Lake of Geneva region\, and surrounded by breath-taking panoramic views. \nWe’re looking forward to hosting you next year! \nOn behalf of the organizing committee\, \nPascal Schouwink (chair of EPDIC19)\nAntonia Neels (co-chair)\nRadovan Cerny (co-chair)
URL:https://ecanews.org/event/19th-european-powder-diffraction-conference-epdic19/
LOCATION:Crans Montana\, Centre de Congrès Le Régent\, Rte des Mélèzes 28\, Crans Montana\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Other Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260720
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SUMMARY:Goldschmidt 2026\, Session 02h - Under pressure: from chemical bonding to planetary structures and evolution
DESCRIPTION:Dear colleagues\,\nWe hope you will join a scientific session focusing on bonding at extreme conditions at the 2026 Goldschmidt Conference in Montreal\, Canada\, July 12-17\, 2026.\nOver the past few decades\, observations of exotic bonding behaviors\, complex stoichiometries\, and low-symmetry arrangements in simple and binary systems—including noble-gas compounds—have progressively reshaped our picture of Earth’s structure and evolution\, as well as processes such as volcanism and tectonics. Rather than a relatively simple\, uniform deep Earth that can be described as consisting of a few high-symmetry phases\, we now envision a more mineralogically differentiated and chemically intricate planet\, where minor constituents can play major roles. This view aligns with the heterogeneities revealed by seismology. The exotic nature of bonding and crystal chemistry that governs Earth’s inner structure and dynamics is gradually being uncovered\, yet remains far from fully understood and generalized.\nThis session brings together experimental and theoretical studies that advance our understanding of the chemistry\, bonding\, and resulting physical properties of matter in planetary deep interiors\, as well as the extreme-condition static and dynamic processes that shape planetary compositions and structures. These include the identification of new compounds and phases\, determinations of material properties at high pressure\, and investigations of bonding mechanisms under extreme conditions. We also seek contributions that articulate open problems and challenges warranting further\ninvestigation. \nKeynote speaker: Thomas S. Duffy\, Princeton University \nPlease consider submitting an abstract by February 26\, 2026\nWe look forward to meet you in Montreal\, Canada\nBarbara Lavina (U. of Chicago & Argonne Natl. Lab.)\, Stefano Racioppi (University of Cambridge)\, Martin Rahm (Chalmers University of Technology)
URL:https://ecanews.org/event/goldschmidt-2026-session-02h-under-pressure-from-chemical-bonding-to-planetary-structures-and-evolution/
LOCATION:Palais des congrès de Montréal\, 1001 Pl. Jean-Paul-Riopelle\, QC H2Y 0A3\, Montréal\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Other Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726
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SUMMARY:Diffraction Methods in Structural Biology 2026
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for Diffraction Methods in Structural Biology 2026 (DiffMet2026). The registration deadline is April 30th\, 2026. \nConference structure\n• July 19–20: Early Career Diffraction Methods Seminar – a meeting primarily organized by and for early-career researchers\n• From the evening of July 20 onward: Main DiffMet2026 Conference\nParticipants are welcome to attend both parts of the meeting. \nTheme: Limitations & Expansions of Diffraction Methods in Structural Biology\nDiffMet2026 focuses on diffraction-based methods in structural biology\, emphasizing a deep understanding of current methodological limitations and exploring strategies to extend or transcend them through innovation and multimodal approaches. \nTopics will include (but are not limited to):\n• Time-resolved crystallography and its fundamental limits\n• MicroED\, XFEL\, neutron diffraction\, and synchrotron-based methods\n• Detector performance\, radiation damage\, and achievable resolution\n• Integration of diffraction with complementary techniques\n• Roles and limitations of AI in data processing and structure prediction \nEarly Career Seminar: Growing the Future of Diffraction Methods\nThis seminar is aimed at early career researchers (i.e.\, students\, postdocs\, and all those not yet in a permanent position). It will include talks by the early career attendees\, as well as a poster session in the evening of July 19th; please submit your oral/poster presentation abstracts by *April 30\, 2026*. We will form the ECS scientific program on the basis of the submitted abstracts\, so all diffraction methods-related topics are welcome! In addition to the scientific talks and posters by early career attendees\, the ECS will also feature a keynote presentation by Montserrat Soler Lopez (ESRF) and a career panel. \nRegistration fee:\n• €1200 (includes accommodation and all meals)
URL:https://ecanews.org/event/diffraction-methods-in-structural-biology-2026/
LOCATION:Harnack Haus\, Berlin\, Ihnestrasse 16-20\, Berlin\, 14195\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Other Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTSTAMP:20260403T175210
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SUMMARY:Materials Science and Engineering congress
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the German Materials Society (DGM)\, we are pleased to welcome you to the International Materials Science and Engineering Congress – MSE 2026 in Darmstadt\, Germany. Crystallography\, as a fundamental aspect of materials research\, plays a crucial role in understanding and designing new materials. Its contributions are integral to many recent breakthroughs in materials science and engineering\, and we look forward to exploring these connections during the course of the conference. With a range of sessions including plenary talks\, highlight lectures\, poster presentations\, and social events\, there will be ample opportunities for learning and networking. Whether attending in person or virtually\, we encourage you to engage actively and contribute to shaping the future of materials science.
URL:https://ecanews.org/event/materials-science-and-engineering-congress/
LOCATION:Darmstadt + online\, Technical University Darmstadt\, Darmstadt\, Germany
CATEGORIES:National
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