CHEP 2026
The Conference on Computing in High Energy and Nuclear Physics (CHEP) is a long-standing conference series that began in 1985. It addresses computing, networking, and software challenges for the world’s leading data-intensive scientific experiments, which currently analyze hundreds of petabytes of data using globally distributed resources. CHEP offers a unique platform for computing experts in particle and nuclear physics to come together, share experiences, and learn from one another. The conference typically attracts over 500 participants from around the world.
The focus of CHEP evolves over time to reflect advances in technology and the changing needs of scientific research. In 2026, CHEP will take place during the final week of Run 3 operations at the LHC. As the community prepares for the High-Luminosity LHC (HL-LHC), the conference will cover a wide range of emerging topics in both infrastructure and software. Reflecting broader trends, CHEP 2026 will also include sessions on sustainable computing, such as green data centers, energy consumption, and the role of AI/ML in operations.
Although the name CHEP refers to High Energy and Nuclear Physics, the conference welcomes contributions from a wide range of data-intensive scientific disciplines. It provides an excellent opportunity for interdisciplinary exchange, including -but not limited to- topics in big data applications for astronomy, biology, medicine, and quantum computing. Experiences and contributions from High Performance Computing (HPC) centers are also highly welcomed, especially where they intersect with challenges in large-scale data processing, simulation, and infrastructure design.
The conference program features plenary talks, parallel sessions, and poster presentations. Peer-reviewed proceedings are published following the event. The nine parallel session tracks are designed to encourage deep technical discussions and community engagement across specific domains:
Track 1 – Data and Metadata Organization, Management, and Access
Track 2 – Online and Real-time Computing
Track 3 – Offline Data Processing
Track 4 – Distributed Computing
Track 5 – Event Generation and Simulation
Track 6 – Software Environment and Maintainability
Track 7 – Computing Infrastructure and Sustainability
Track 8 – Analysis Infrastructure, Outreach, and Education
Track 9 – Analysis Software and Workflows
The CHEP 2026 organizers are committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and diverse environment. We warmly welcome full participation from the entire community and strongly encourage students, early-career researchers, and underrepresented groups to attend and contribute.
CHEP 2026 will be hosted by Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand, from 25 to 29 May 2026.
For all local information, including travel, accommodation, and venue details, please visit the official conference website: 👉 https://chep2026.phys.sc.chula.ac.th
For registration, the conference program, and abstract submission, please refer to the Indico page: 👉 https://indico.cern.ch/e/chep2026
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