First announcement
CALPHAD 2026
Will be held on June 7-12, 2026, Québec, Canada
Conference Venue: Centre des congrès de Québec
Accommodation Venue: Delta Hotels
The conference venue and accommodation are connected.
Organizers:
Patrice Chartrand, Polytechnique Montréal
Jean-Philippe Harvey, Polytechnique Montréal
Call for Abstracts
Topics include, but are not limited to:
- CALPHAD Assessments and Database Development
- Experimental Phase Equilibria, Thermodynamics and Kinetics
- ab initio (First-principles) Predictions
- Thermodynamic Modeling
- Modeling of Diffusion and Phase Transformations
- Software Development
- Artificial Intelligence in CALPHAD (Digital twins, Data centric materials, etc.)
- CALPHAD Applications in Materials Design (High entropy alloys, Nuclear materials, Battery Materials, Corrosion, etc.)
- CALPHAD Applications in industrial processes (CALPHAD in sustainable processes, Energy production, Pyrometallurgy, Recycling, Additive manufacturing, Welding, etc.)
- CALPHAD Applications in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, etc.
- CALPHAD Applications for extreme conditions (Earth and planetary science, Geology, Magnetism, Thermal barrier coatings, etc.)
Entry to Canada and access to the conference venue:
There are many ways to enter Canada. Many major hubs in north American have direct flights to Jean-Lesage International Airport such as: Dallas, Newark/JFK, Philadelphia, Chicago, Paris, Toronto, Vancouver, Paris, etc.
The Convention Center is located at: 900, boul. René-Levesque E. Québec (Québec) G1R 2B5
1. From Jean-Lesage International Airport (YQB) to the Convention Center
A 20-minute drive from the Jean-Lesage International Airport. We recommend taking a taxi from the airport. | To take a taxi | To rent a car
To get there by bus | Take RTC bus 80 from the airport (Aérogare bus stop) to Place Jacques-Cartier (Dorchester bus stop). Estimated time: 55 minutes.
From Place Jacques-Cartier, walk 20 minutes or transfer to another local bus, such as route 3, 28, 800 or 801 (one of the many local routes headed toward Place d’Youville) to reach the Québec Convention Center. The center is a short walk from Place d’Youville or the Saint-Roch district. Estimated
time: 10 minutes. | To view bus schedules |
2. From Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Convention Center
A three-hour drive from Montréal-Trudeau International Airport. | To rent a car |
To get there by bus | The 747 bus line runs 24/7 between YUL and downtown Montréal. The line runs between the ‘’Gare d’autocars de Montréal’’ Bus Station (located at the Berri-UQAM metro station) and YUL and makes 11 stops, including one at the Lionel-Groulx metro station. The trip takes 60 minutes.
Once you arrive at the downtown Montréal bus station, take the bus to downtown Québec City**. This trip takes three hours and fifteen minutes.
**It is better to purchase your ticket before departure. | To view departure times and fares | For more information on transportation options from Montréal |
Please note that no shuttle will be provided (to the Convention center or the hotel).
Important dates
Fellowship application: TBA
Abstract submission: February 16, 2026
Early registration: February 16, 2026
Registration closes: March 30, 2026
Scholarships for Students
The following scholarships will be available for students who will attend CALPHAD 2026.
The Larry Kaufman Scholarship for Students (LKSS)
Grants from the foundation for applied thermodynamics
Visa application
A valid passport and a Canadian visa are mandatory for entry to Canada. For more information, visit the IRCC website. If in doubt, please contact respective embassy in your country to inquire about the requisite documentation for visa issuance. It is strongly advised to initiate the visa application process at least three months before your departure to Canada, as the processing time may vary.
The secretariat will issue official invitation letters upon request. These invitations are intended to assist prospective attendees in securing funding or acquiring visas. It is important to note that such invitations do not constitute a commitment on the part of the organizers to provide financial support.
Pre-conference Workshop
Details will be announced later. Please contact us if you want to propose a workshop.
Young Calphadian Night
It is planned to be held during CALPHAD 2026. Details will be announced later.
CALPHAD Young Leader Award (CYLA)
Details will be announced later.
MORE UPDATES TO COME, STAY TUNED!
SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT: NOVEMBER 3RD, 2025
