Public session
A THRILLING PROGRAM… WITH PUBLIC SCIENCE
Monday afternoon will see a meeting of the ECNS with interested locals. We will share the impact of research using neutrons with the general public through high-profile public lectures and an open day at the conference venue addressing the most important societal challenges of our times. Two public talks will tell a shared story about ice: from a global societal perspective on the one hand, and a fundamental neutron perspective on the other.
- Open day
An open day providing access to the exhibition area including industrial exhibitors, representatives of neutron facilities and scientific highlights, selected by an advisory board.
ANCHORING ECNS 2027 INTO THE LOCAL DYNAMICS
Grenoble is known as Capital of the Alps and awarded Green capital 2022 by the EU, recognising a coherent and ambitious ecological
transition policy.
- Carbon-free energy production (‘Houille Blanche’) is part of Grenoble’s DNA.
- Early awareness of climatic challenges (‘Berceau de la paleoglaciologie’).
- The importance on energy research (e.g. via CEA Grenoble).
Neutron scattering is essential to explore, energy materials, hydrogen storage and fuel cells, catalysts, more sustainable materials and processes, and more…
We thus propose a conference combining scientific excellence with societal impact awareness, around the themes of climate change and the energy transition
- Immersing of the conference participants in the local dynamics, with a pool of optional activities bringing lasting and inspiring impressions
- Sharing our positive impact on scientific and societal challenges with the general public
