CALPHAD 2026
Will be held on June 7-12, 2026
Québec City, Québec, Canada
Conference location: Centre des congrès de Québec
Accommodation location: Hôtel Delta
The conference venue and accommodation are connected.
Organizers:
Patrice Chartrand, Polytechnique Montréal
Jean-Philippe Harvey, Polytechnique Montréal
Organizing Committee: Ève Belisle, Patrice Chartrand, Jean-Philippe Harvey, Javier Jofre, Marie-Lou Robillard & Evguenia Sokolenko
Scientific Committee: Nadi Brady, Université de Sherbrooke | Boyd Davis, Kingston Process Metallurgy Inc. | Patrice Chartrand, Polytechnique Montréal | Jean-Philippe Harvey, Polytechnique Montréal | Paul Lafaye, Polytechnique Montréal | Daniel Larouche, Université Laval | Elmira Moosavi, École de Technologie Supérieure | Christian Robelin, 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.)
Registration Fees
| Before February 16th | Before March 30th | |
| Regular Attendee (single room) | 2425 USD | 2875 USD |
| Student (shared room) | 1500 USD | 1700 USD |
| Student (single room) | 2425 USD | 2875 USD |
| Accompanying Person | 1000 USD | 1000 USD |
Registration is non-refundable in the event of cancellation. An administrative fee of 50 USD will be charged to modify an existing registration (This does not include cancellation). No modifications will be accepted after April 1st, 2026.
For environmental considerations, the complete program will be distributed in PDF format. If desired, a printed copy is available at an extra cost of 15 USD.
Please note that there will be no formal breakfasts included. Pastries and coffee will be served in the conference centre each morning before the start of the first session.
There will be no on-site registration.
For general participants and students, the registration fee includes
- All sessions
- Morning pastries and coffees, lunches, dinners and coffee breaks at Centre des congrès de Québec (from Monday lunch to Friday lunch)
- Welcome reception on Sunday
- Excursion and dinner at Wendake
- Cruise & Conference Banquet
- 5 nights from June 7th (check-in) to 12th (check-out) at the Delta Hotel
For accompanying person (with a general participant), the registration fee includes
- Lunches, dinners and coffee breaks at Centre des congrès de Québec
(from Monday lunch to Friday lunch) - Welcome reception on Sunday
- Excursion and dinner at Wendake
- Three accompanying persons’ tours (extra options may be offered at an additional cost).
- Cruise & Conference Banquet
- 5 nights from June 7th (check-in) to 12th (check-out) at the Delta Hotel
More updates to come, Stay tuned!
Third announcement: January 26th, 2026
Conference excursion and dinner | June 10th 2026
During this unique activity, participants will have the opportunity to visit Wendake (located 30 minutes from Quebec City) to learn more about Canadian First Nations culture. In the afternoon, they will be invited to choose between two activities, one more active, the other less so:
- Group A: Musée Huron-Wendat Visit (includes longhouse, museum and workshops)
- Group B: Huron traditional site visit (maple surprise, a longhouse, a dance demonstration, etc.)
Afterwards, all participants will be invited to the Sagamité restaurant for a traditional cocktail (including a drink and two bites), followed by a three-course meal featuring traditional First Nations cuisine.
Finally, after this delicious meal, they will be invited to participate to take a look at Myths & Legends at Onhwa Lumina and walk the path to the Onhwa Lumina at night.
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
- 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 |
- 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
Registration & abstract submission: from December 8, 2025
Fellowship application: TBA
Last day for abstract submission: February 16, 2026
Closing of 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
For more details, please visit our website
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.
Click here to see current processing times
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.
Young Calphadian Night
Details will be announced later
CALPHAD Young Leader Award (CYLA)
Details will be announced later.
