Electron Crystallography Workshop, 11-13 May 2026

About

There is no science without communication. We invite you to attend a workshop on Electron Crystallography and present your research on all aspects of 3D ED / MicroED / 4D-STEM

The programme is deliberately informal and flexible. It will cover many facets of electron crystallography: structure analysis with 3D‑ED, dynamical and inelastic scattering, serial electron crystallography, 4D‑STEM, CBED, ePDF, in‑situ methods, image reconstruction, and all aspects of structural information obtainable from electron diffraction. With the growing number of ED facilities, we particularly welcome reports on facility setup and operation.

Anyone wishing to present current research can give a 20‑minute talk. The compact size and collegial atmosphere encourage lively discussion — preliminary results and honest accounts of problems encountered are especially valuable, as they often prompt creative solutions. A poster session will be available for those who prefer that format. Industry contributions are welcome and may be scheduled either in a dedicated session or integrated into scientific sessions, depending on content.

Registration is now open: fees are £300 (academic) £600 (commercial).

Organising Committee:

Richard Beanland ( ), David Walker ( ) and Mark Senn (m.senn@warwick.ac.uk) University of Warwick, UK

Tatiana Gorelik, FZJ, Jülich, Germany
Sergi Plana Ruiz, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona, Spain
Andy Stewart, UCL, UK
Mauro Gemmi, Center for Materials Interfaces, IIT Pisa

Location & Date

The Electron Crystallography workshop 2026 will be held at Warwick's Venice CampusLink opens in a new window, Italy, from 11th - 13th May 2026. The venue - the white building in the above picture - is the Palazzo Giustinian Lolin on the Grand Canal in Venice, an inspiring setting that enhances scientific exchange. Venice’s cultural richness — its architecture, art, canals and centuries‑old traditions of craft and scholarship — provides an exceptional backdrop for reflection and conversation. Shared meals, an evening boat tour and the villa’s historic spaces will foster informal networking and cross‑disciplinary dialogue, allowing participants to combine rigorous scientific discussion with the restorative and creative influence of Venice’s cultural heritage.

The workshop is organised by University of Warwick and the Electron Crystallography Special Interest GroupLink opens in a new window of the European Crystallographic Association (ECALink opens in a new window).

All participants are responsible for their own accommodation during the workshop (see a list of hotels around the workshop site, as provided by local host).

Venice is not cheap and many hotel rooms are small; we advise to book early. May can be a very busy time in Venice.

Given the very special situation of the main island of Venice we advise you to not arrive too late at night; there are no regular taxis or buses that will bring you near most of the hotels, though one can always use (more expensive) water-taxis. See our Local information page for more information.