Real-Time Conference to be Held on Elba Island
The next major NPSS meeting will be the Real-Time Conference in Elba Island, Italy (May 25-29, 2026). This conference focuses on cutting-edge real-time instrumentation and software. At the time of this writing, the conference has received more than 200 high-quality abstracts. As one of the smaller conferences organized by the NPSS, it does not have parallel tracks, so one can catch all oral presentations. There will also be a vendor exhibition and poster sessions. We have been able to secure invited talks by outstanding presenters that will be announced on the conference web page soon.
ICOPS — The Next Wave of Innovation
The International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS), one of the world’s premier plasma physics conferences, is an annual event organized and sponsored by the Plasma Science and Application Committee. ICOPS 2026 will be held in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, June 22-26, 2026. You can immerse yourself in recent breakthroughs, exchange ideas, and collaboratively shape the future of plasma science and engineering. The conference offers an outstanding forum for scientists and engineers to define the next wave of innovation through active participation and discussions.
NSREC — The 2026 Nuclear and Space Radiation Effects Conference
The 2026 Nuclear and Space Radiation Effects Conference (NSREC) will take place in San Juan, Puerto Rico, July 20–24, at the Sheraton Puerto Rico Resort and adjoining Puerto Rico Convention Center. Puerto Rico’s location makes it a perfect destination with easy access from the mainland U.S.A. — and as a U.S. territory, American citizens do not need a passport.
Upcoming Conferences
Looking ahead, the next major NPSS meeting will be the Real-Time Conference (RTC) in Elba Island, Italy, and the International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS) in Stateline, Nevada. The former focuses on cutting-edge real-time instrumentation and software. The latter will showcase developments in plasma science research. Rounding out our conferences, the Nuclear and Space Radiation Effects Conference (NSREC) will take place in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
★ May 25-29, 2026 Real Time Conference (RT)
★ June 22-26, 2026 International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS)
★ July 20-24, 2026 Nuclear and Space Radiation Effects Conference (NSREC)
In This Issue
★ As each year, NPSS Administrative Committee has seen some changes in membership, with some members rotating off, and new Technical and Functional Committee chairs and new elected members coming in. We present short introductions of the new members in this newsletter.
★ We encourage Young Professionals to read about the YP travel grant initiative. With an opportunity to attend IEEE-sponsored events, preferably outside the immediate purview of NPSS, the grant recognizes the multidisciplinary expertise and broader experiences needed in today’s world while also promoting opportunities for YPs to complement and augment their professional development.
We hope that you enjoy this new issue.