BNCPAP Colloquium: 100 years of Quantum Mechanics
2026-03-21 09:30 - 18:30 UTC | Academie Royal, Hertogstraat 1, Brussels, 1000, Belgium
The BNCPAP 2026 Colloquium on
100 Years of Quantum Mechanics,
will be organised by the Belgian National Committee for Pure and Applied Physics (https://sites.google.com/view/bncpap/) on March 21, 2026 at the Royal Academies for Science and the Arts of Belgium.
For further information, please visit https://sites.google.com/view/bncpap/colloquia/colloquium-2026.

Conference on gravitational waves at UCLouvain
2026-04-09 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Auditoire Sciences A.02, Louvain-la-Neuve, Place des Sciences 2 L6.06.01, Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, 1348, Belgium
This conference will be conducted in French.

The Contribution of Physics to Energy Production, Storage & Distribution
2026-04-13 - 2026-04-14 | Paleis der Academiën, Hertogsstraat 1, Brussel, 1000, Belgium
This conference explores how advances in physics are shaping the future of energy systems. Organized by the European Physical Society (EPS), it brings together experts from academia, industry, and public policy to examine the scientific, technological, and societal dimensions of the energy transition.
Through keynote lectures and moderated panel discussions, participants will address recent scientific breakthroughs, pathways for technological deployment, and the policy frameworks required to enable a secure, efficient, and sustainable energy system.
The programme covers a broad range of topics, including wind and solar energy, energy storage, critical raw materials, nuclear energy, and other emerging technologies relevant to energy production and distribution.
https://indico.cern.ch/event/1611722/

Physics alumni evening 2026 @ UAntwerpen
2026-04-23 18:00 - 21:30 UTC | UAntwerpen, Campus Groenenborger, room G.T.105, Groenenborgerlaan 171, Antwerpen, Antwerpen, 2020, Belgium
On the 23rd of April, the Antwerp Young Minds will be organising another alumni evening on campus Groenenborger. We will stick to the same concept where we invite a few alumni to give a presentation on their careers after university, followed by a Q&A round. We will conclude the evening with a reception so that you can network some more or catch up with each other. Feel free to forward this invitation to other alumni. Details can be found below.
Invited speakers:
– Wim Tirry: technology leader @ Atlas Copco
– Maja Verstraeten: plasma physics researcher @ Royal Military Academy
– Roeland Juchtmans: civil servant department WEWIS @ Flemish government
– Nancy Vermeulen: strategic advisor & program leader
If you wish to participate, please register through this form.
Details
Thursday 23/04
Campus Groenenborger, G.T.105
(Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020 Antwerpen)
Planning
– 18:30 — Welcome drink
– 19:00 — Presentations
– 20:30 — Reception
Hope to see you there!
With kind regards,
The Antwerp Young Minds
Contact: youngminds@uantwerpen.be

Wetenschapscafé Kempen: De oerknal en Georges Lemaître
2026-04-23 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Tabloo, Gravenstraat 3, Dessel, 2480
Na het overdonderende succes van het eerste seizoen, maakt Wetenschapscafé Kempen zich op voor negen nieuwe lezingen. Elke lezing gaat door in Tabloo, Dessel. Deelnemen is gratis, maar we vragen je wel om op voorhand in te schrijven. Zo weten we hoeveel stoelen we mogen klaarzetten!

De oerknal en Georges Lemaître

door Jef Ongena
Hoe ontstond het heelal? De oerknal biedt een verklaring gebaseerd op de relativiteitstheorie. Tijdens deze voordracht wordt het leven en werk van de Leuvense hoogleraar en priester Georges Lemaître belicht, de man die algemeen beschouwd wordt als de grondlegger van de oerknal. Daarnaast geeft de spreker ook een overzicht van de recente (en fascinerende) ontdekkingen in het heelal die de theorie van de oerknal bevestigen.
23 april 2026 om 19.30 uur

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Belgian Fusion Day
2026-04-28 | Convent of Chièvres, Groot Begijnhof 39 3000 Leuven, Groot Begijnhof 39, Leuven, 3000, Belgium
Curious how fusion can power tomorrow?
Discover Belgium’s role in the path to fusion energy!
Open to students, educators, researchers and innovators
The Belgian Fusion Day is a joint event organised by the fusion research laboratories at the Royal Military Academy, the Belgian Nuclear Research Centre SCK-CEN, Universiteit Gent, KU Leuven, Université libre de Bruxelles and Université Catholique de Louvain. It aims to showcase to a broad audience the current state of Fusion Energy development and the involvement of Belgium in the pursuit of this abundant and carbon-free energy source of the future.
In this 4th edition of the event, we focus in particular on the landscape of private fusion companies, and the role Belgium’s high-tech industry can play in the development of future fusion power plants. The program includes:

Invited speakers from ITER – the world’s largest fusion experiment – and private fusion companies
Overview of expertise of the Belgian fusion labs
Views on how Belgium’s high-tech industry can contribute to the development of fusion power plants
Networking lunch and reception

We make the link with fusion-relevant technologies, including:

Advanced cooling solutions
Advanced computing and digital twins
Generative design
Data science, machine learning, AI
Antenna design
Additive manufacturing
Thermomechanical analysis and structural integrity assessment
Plasma Diagnostics & Control
Heat- & neutron-resistant materials
Vacuum technology and cryogenics
Remote handling

Departmental colloquium on weather and climate modeling by Prof. Steven Caluwaerts (UGent/KMI)
2026-05-13 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | UAntwerpen, Campus Groenenborger, room G.US.024, Groenenborgerlaan 171, Antwerpen, Antwerpen, 2020, Belgium
Professor Steven Caluwaerts will give a talk on weather and climate modeling.
The miracle of atmospheric modelling: past, present and future

Since the mid‑20th century, numerical weather forecasts have been produced, and today we take their remarkable accuracy for granted. More recently, climate projections have entered the public sphere, playing a crucial role in guiding adaptation and mitigation policies. But what science underpins these atmospheric models, and why do they work so well?

In this talk, Prof. Steven Caluwaerts (Royal Meteorological Institute of Belgium – Ghent University) will explore the past, present, and future of weather and climate modelling. He will also highlight several ongoing research projects at Belgian research institutions that are advancing our understanding of the atmosphere and its role in a changing climate.
Hybrid meeting can be arranged if enough external interest (let us know on our mail below).
Details
Thursday 13/05
Campus Groenenborger, G.US.024
(Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020 Antwerpen)
Planning:
– 16:15h start of talk
– 17h reception
Hope to see you there!
With kind regards,
The Antwerp Young Minds
Contact: youngminds@uantwerpen.be

Belgian Physical Society general scientific meeting 2026
2026-05-27 08:30 - 18:30 (Europe/Helsinki) | Quadrivium, Celestijnenlaan 200, Heverlee, 3001, Belgium
Registration and payment
Registration is possible via the blue button below by filling in the registration form. The payment must be made in full unless specifically stated. The registration is only considered complete when the payment has been received. Registration fees are exempt from VAT. The early bird registration deadline has passed.

Profile – fee
(Early bird)
Late registration

BPS member
(€ 70)
€ 100

BPS member (student)
(€ 50)
€ 80

Non-member
(€ 100)
€ 130

Non-member (student)
(€ 80)
€ 110

School teacher
(Free)
Free

Sponsor
(Free)
Free

Invited speaker
(Free)
Free

Proof of student/doctoral status will be requested from participants who pay student fees.
Participants who require an invoice, please send the completed customer information form to ns.adminiksqsp@kuleuven.be and follow the payment instructions on the invoice that will be sent to you upon receipt of the form.
Participants who don’t need an invoice, can make the payment online (preferred option; make sure the name of the participant is mentioned in the description) or by bank transfer (only a proof of payment can be issued upon request).
KU Leuven, Oude Markt 13, B-3000 LEUVENAccount: IBAN: [REDACTED] (BIC: KREDBEBB)Message: 400/0028/56283 + name participant

Registration Confirmation
A confirmation of registration will be sent to the participant immediately, including a request for payment and bank coordinates to perform it.If the email confirmation has not been received within 24 hours after registration, please contact the BPS at info@belgianphysicalsociety.be.The registration is only considered complete when payment has been received.
For more info on the conference: conference page.

Theory at sea 2026
2026-06-04 - 2026-06-05 | Vayamundo Oostende, Zeedijk 330, Oostende, 8400, Belgium
On Thursday and Friday June 4-5, 2026 theoretical and mathematical physicists working in Flanders meet again in an informal joint workshop at Vayamundo Oostende.
The goal: To enjoy knowing the various theory groups at the Flemish universities, and to hear about current research themes and plans. We hope that it fosters collaborations for organizing education (Master- and Ph.D.level) and research, to benefit future careers and developments in theoretical and mathematical physics in Flanders.

EPS-TIG: Frontiers in Measurement Techniques
2026-08-24 - 2026-08-27 | Gorlaeus Building, Einsteinweg 55, Leiden, 2333 CC, Netherlands
The EPS-TIG event is a multi-day, hands-on workshop in Leiden that brings together bachelor and master students in Physics and Astrophysics from across Europe. Over four days, particpants explore how cutting-edge measurement technologies are developed, how they enable science, and how innovations move between academia en industry.
This year’s theme, “Frontiers of Measurement Techniques”, highlights the measurement driven nature of modern physics: from quantum sensing and ultra-sensitive detection to high-performance instrumentation and novel experimental approaches. The central aim is to bridge the gap between industrial innovation and academic research, showing participants how real-world engineering constraints and scientific curiosity jointly shape the next generation of experiments.
More details on the final programme, speakers, company visits, participation/registration, and logistical information will be published on this page as they are confirmed.
If you would like to participate or collaborate, please reach out via the contact details listed on the website.

Belgian-Dutch Nuclear Summer School
2026-08-24 - 2026-08-28 | SCK-CEN, Boeretang 200, Mol, Belgium
The nuclear landscape in Belgium and the Netherlands is evolving, creating a growing demand for competent professionals who can safely manage nuclear applications and drive research in optimization and innovation. To address this need, both countries are collaborating to establish joint initiatives that ensure a well-equipped workforce for the future.
As part of this effort, this BeNe Summer School connects future professionals with experts in the field, providing essential knowledge on nuclear sciences, industry applications, advanced study opportunities, and career prospects.
It also fosters direct engagement with experienced professionals, offering insights into nuclear operations.
