Accelerator Reliability Workshop 2026 (ARW2026)

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The Accelerator Reliability Workshop (ARW) is a biennial international forum that brings together professionals from accelerator communities and related industries worldwide. It offers a unique opportunity to exchange experiences, ideas, and solutions aimed at improving the reliability of accelerator research and medical facilities.

ARW2026 will take place in Aomori City, Japan, from November 15 to 20, 2026. The workshop emphasizes interactive discussions and peer-to-peer engagement, fostering a collaborative environment for in-depth exploration of technical challenges related to accelerator systems and their operational availability.

Workshop Objectives

• Share technical challenges and solutions that drive the reliability of accelerator facilities
• Promote cross-industry collaboration and future opportunities
• Encourage active dialogue across all organizational levels
• Explore the influence of cultural and human factors on reliability

Workshop Format

Approximately 50% of the workshop time will be dedicated to discussion sessions. These sessions provide participants with opportunities to raise questions, share experiences, and receive feedback from peers who have faced similar challenges. This format ensures active involvement and helps build a strong collaborative network.

Topics Include

• Reliability and performance optimization
• Engineering and design best practices
• Failure and reliability analysis methods
• Machine protection
• Maintenance strategies
• Integration of AI and machine learning
• Medical and commercial applications
• Future challenges and opportunities

Dates

November 15-20, 2026

Venue

Hotel Aomori, Aomori, Japan (https://www.hotelaomori.co.jp/en/)

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Participation fee

• Early registration: 600–650 EUR
• Normal registration: 700–750 EUR

Registration

Details will be available on the Indico page (scheduled to launch in early 2026).

Host Organization

QST Rokkasho Institute for Fusion Energy

ARW International Organizing Committee (IOC)

• Chair: Annika Nordt, ESS, Sweden
• Ken Baggett, Jefferson Lab, USA
• Mario Di Castro, CERN, Switzerland
• Kathleen Genge, TRIUMF, Canada
• Rossano Giachino, CERN, Switzerland
• Samuel Meyroneinc, Institut Curie, France
• Laurent Nadolski, SOLEIL, France
• Duane Newhart, FRIB, USA
• Charles Peters, SNS, USA
• Qing Qin, ESRF, France
• Muneer Sakildien, iThemba LABS, South Africa
• Paul Sampson, Brookhaven National Laboratory, USA
• Hikaru Souda, Yamagata University, Japan
• Benjamin Todd, CERN, Switzerland

ARW2026 Local Organizing Committee (LOC)

• Chair: Keitaro Kondo, QST
• Tomoya Akagi, QST
• Takashi Ebisawa, QST
• Kazuo Hasegawa, QST
• Kohki Hirosawa, QST
• Naomi Kaneko, QST
• Atsushi Kasugai, QST
• Shunsuke Kenjo, QST
• Kohki Kumagai, QST
• Kai Masuda, QST
• Kentaro Ochiai, QST
• Makoto Oyaizu, QST
• Hikaru Souda, Yamagata University

Contact

ARW2026.LOC@qst.go.jp