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    31st IPPOG meeting - Slovenia

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    Jožef Stefan Institute

    Jožef Stefan Institute

    Jamova cesta 39, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
    Anja Kranjc Horvat, Steven Goldfarb (University of Melbourne (AU))
    Description

    Ljubljana

    31st IPPOG meeting

    The 31st IPPOG Collaboration Meeting is taking place at the Jožef Stefan Institute (JSI) and Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, University of Ljubljana, in Ljubljana, Slovenia, from 1 to 3 June 2026, with an optional visit to the JSI's Research Reactor Centre on the morning of 4 June.

    Rooms:

    Working Groups:

    • Diversity & Inclusion WG: Monday, 1 June, 11:00-12:00 CEST

    Steering Groups:

    • Global Cosmics SG: Monday, 1 June 10:00-11:00 CEST
    • International Masterclasses SG: Tuesday, 26 May, 15:30 to 17:00 CEST (via Zoom; no SG during the Spring Meeting)
    • Resources Portal SG: no SG meeting planned

    Guests and Panel:

    • Panel Discussion on the outreach of future particle physics experiments
      • Time: Monday, 1 June, 16:30-18:00 CEST
      • Location: Velika predavalnica, JSI
      • Speakers: Arnaud Marsollier (CERN), Kate Shaw (DUNE), Cari Cesarotti (Muon Colliders)

    Outreach events:

     

     

    Suggestion for speakers: IPPOG presentation template
     
    Please keep in mind that the times are adjusted to Ljubljana (Slovenia) time (CEST).

     

    Group Photo of the 31st IPPOG Collaboration Meeting.jpg
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    • Monday 1 June
      • 09:30 → 11:00
        Registration 1h 30m F2 (FMF)

        F2

        FMF
      • 10:00 → 11:00
        Steering Groups F2 (FMF)

        F2

        FMF
        • 10:00
          Global Cosmics Steering group 1h
          Speaker: Kazuo Tanaka
          Agenda
          Agenda
      • 11:00 → 12:00
        Working Groups F2 (FMF)

        F2

        FMF

        Time reserved for WG discussions

        • 11:00
          Diversity & Inclusion WG 1h
          Speaker: Dr Kate Shaw (University of Sussex (GB))
          IPPOG 1-06-2026.pdf
      • 12:00 → 13:30
        Lunch 1h 30m
      • 13:00 → 13:30
        Registration 30m A/2-A214 - Velika predavalnica (JSI)

        A/2-A214 - Velika predavalnica

        JSI
      • 13:30 → 15:30
        Plenary Session A/2-A214 - Velika predavalnica (JSI)

        A/2-A214 - Velika predavalnica

        JSI
      • 15:30 → 15:40
        Group photo 10m
      • 15:40 → 15:50
        Coffee Break 10m
      • 15:50 → 17:30
        Panel Discussion: Outreach for the Future Particle Physics A/2-A214 - Velika predavalnica (JSI)

        A/2-A214 - Velika predavalnica

        JSI
      • 18:30 → 20:00
        Outreach Event (Optional) Center ROG

        Center ROG

        Trubarjeva cesta 72, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

        The Future of Particle Physics

        • 18:30
          Introduction 10m
          Speaker: Anja Kranjc Horvat
        • 18:40
          What is the Future Circular Collider (FCC)? 15m
          Speaker: Arnaud Marsollier (CERN)
        • 18:55
          What is a Muon Collider? 15m
          Speaker: Cari Cesarotti
        • 19:10
          What is the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE)? 15m
          Speaker: Dr Kate Shaw (University of Sussex (GB))
        • 19:25
          Discussion 35m
    • Tuesday 2 June
      • 09:00 → 13:15
        Inspirational Success Stories A/2-A214 - Velika predavalnica (JSI)

        A/2-A214 - Velika predavalnica

        JSI
        • 09:00
          Beamline for Schools: Where Curiosity Meets Reality 20m A/2-A214 - Velika predavalnica

          A/2-A214 - Velika predavalnica

          JSI
          Speaker: Dr Jorge Andres Villa Velez (CERN)
          IPPOG_Beamline_for_Schools_2026.pdf
        • 09:20
          Particle Physics Outreach Pilot in Surat 20m A/2-A214 - Velika predavalnica

          A/2-A214 - Velika predavalnica

          JSI
          Speaker: Vivek Kiritbhai Patel
          Particle Physics Outreach pilot in Surat.pdf
        • 09:40
          Gravitational Days: Towards an International School Initiative for Gravitational Wave Outreach 20m A/2-A214 - Velika predavalnica

          A/2-A214 - Velika predavalnica

          JSI
          Speaker: Luca Papapietro
          Luca Papapietro Gravitational Days IPPOG.pdf
          Luca Papapietro Gravitational Days IPPOG.pptx
        • 10:00
          From Research to Impact: Outreach and Knowledge Transfer at the LHC Germany Office 20m A/2-A214 - Velika predavalnica

          A/2-A214 - Velika predavalnica

          JSI
          Speaker: Dr Daniel Heuchel
          260602_LHC_Germany_Office_IPPOG_Annual_Slovenia_DH.pdf
        • 10:20
          Not Just Outreach: How Public Engagement Builds Better Scientists 20m A/2-A214 - Velika predavalnica

          A/2-A214 - Velika predavalnica

          JSI

          Outreach programs are typically designed to benefit public audiences, but they can also be powerful training grounds for researchers themselves. At the ARC Centre of Excellence for Dark Matter Particle Physics and OzGrav in Australia, we intentionally use outreach and education programs as opportunities for early career researchers to develop the “soft skills” that are critical for modern scientific careers.
          This talk will share how we integrate communication, mentoring, leadership, and collaboration training into programs including the OzGrav Outreach Ambassadors initiative, the Regional Partner Schools program, HERA student balloon research projects, and dedicated professional development sessions at collaboration meetings. These experiences allow researchers to practice communicating complex ideas to diverse audiences, lead hands-on activities, mentor students, and explore career pathways in science communication and outreach.
          By embedding researcher development within authentic outreach experiences, we have found that these programs strengthen both the quality of public engagement and the confidence and capability of the researchers involved. This presentation will highlight practical approaches, successes, challenges, and lessons learned that may be transferable to outreach programs across the international particle physics community.

          Speaker: Jackie Bondell
          Bondell_IPPOG_June26.pdf
        • 10:40
          Physics Behind Bars 20m A/2-A214 - Velika predavalnica

          A/2-A214 - Velika predavalnica

          JSI
          Speaker: Gediminas Sarpis (CERN)
          PR_IPPOG_GSarpis.pdf
        • 11:00
          Coffee Break 20m
        • 11:20
          The Planetarium at the West University of Timisoara, a good vector for outreach 20m A/2-A214 - Velika predavalnica

          A/2-A214 - Velika predavalnica

          JSI
          Speaker: Florin Secosan
          Presentation IPPOG_Secoșan.pdf
          Presentation IPPOG_Secoșan.pdf
          Presentation IPPOG_Secoșan.pptx
        • 11:40
          Boosting Education through Immersive and hands-on Experience 20m A/2-A214 - Velika predavalnica

          A/2-A214 - Velika predavalnica

          JSI
          Speaker: Prof. Farid Ould-Saada
        • 12:00
          Oriel Science: Showcasing Research in the Community 20m A/2-A214 - Velika predavalnica

          A/2-A214 - Velika predavalnica

          JSI
          Speaker: Chris Alton
          Oriel Science - IPPOG.pdf
        • 12:20
          Success Stories of IPPOG Masterclasses in Georgia 20m A/2-A214 - Velika predavalnica

          A/2-A214 - Velika predavalnica

          JSI
          Speaker: Tamar Lominadze
          Success Stories of IPPOG Masterclasses in Georgia (1).pdf
          Success Stories of IPPOG Masterclasses in Georgia (1).pptx
        • 12:40
          Particle Dobble 20m A/2-A214 - Velika predavalnica

          A/2-A214 - Velika predavalnica

          JSI
          Speaker: Lukas Mientus
          Particle Dobble on Arxiv
          Particle_Dobble.pdf
        • 13:00
          Cosmic Rays Module for the Czech Particle Physics Project 15m A/2-A214 - Velika predavalnica

          A/2-A214 - Velika predavalnica

          JSI
          Speaker: Jerzy Pryga
      • 13:15 → 14:15
        Lunch 1h
      • 14:15 → 15:00
        Plenary Session A/2-A214 - Velika predavalnica (JSI)

        A/2-A214 - Velika predavalnica

        JSI
      • 15:00 → 15:15
        Coffee Break 15m
      • 15:15 → 17:30
        Brainstorming Session JSI & FMF

        JSI & FMF
        • 15:15
          Future Particle Physics 1h 25m F6 (FMF)

          F6

          FMF

          This brainstorming session build on Monday's roundtable discussions.
          - Which new content and activities do we need to develop to engage the
          public about new future particle physics experiments?
          - What common messages do we share with existing communication channels?
          - What type of activities should we develop? (e.g., games, masterclasses ...)

          Speaker: Dr Kate Shaw (University of Sussex (GB))
          IMG_7387.jpeg
          IMG_7388.jpeg
          IMG_7389.jpeg
        • 15:15
          IPPOG Resources 1h 25m F5 (FMF)

          F5

          FMF
          • How to consolidate our existing resource web sites into one effective site that can best serve the community?
          • What do we keep & What do we throw out?
          • What technology do we adapt for this?
          Speaker: Steven Goldfarb (University of Melbourne (AU))
          Resources-20260602.pdf
          Resources-20260602.pptx
        • 15:15
          Simplified Masterclasses 1h 25m F8 (FMF)

          F8

          FMF

          How do we simplify Masterclasses for audiences with little scientific background:
          - for public events
          - for stakeholders
          - for students with minimal background
          - for younger audiences

          Speakers: Kenneth William Cecire (University of Notre Dame (US)), Uta Bilow (Technische Universitaet Dresden (DE))
          brainstorming session.pdf
          brainstorming session.pptx
          Concept.pdf
          "Underserved" masterclass notes
        • 15:15
          Support for Events & Festivals 1h 25m Zoom (Online only)

          Zoom

          Online only
          • What support do existing efforts need?
          • How can we use the IPPOG network to help out?
          • How can we be effectively involved?
          Speaker: Connie Potter (CERN)
        • 16:50
          Brainstorming Reports 40m A/2-A214 - Velika predavalnica (JSI)

          A/2-A214 - Velika predavalnica

          JSI
          Audiovisual installation
          Paintings
      • 19:00 → 21:00
        Collaboration Dinner Restaurant Šestica

        Restaurant Šestica

        Slovenska cesta 40, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

        Gostilna Šestica is in the Ljubljana city centre (https://maps.app.goo.gl/tuZBHRHKxCrvrHp47).

    • Wednesday 3 June
    • Thursday 4 June
      • 08:15 → 12:30
        (Optional) Visit to the JSI Research Reactor Centre

        Bus departure: 8:15 sharp in front of the JSI

        You will visit our institute's research nuclear reactor Triga and the only accelerator in Slovenia Tandetron. They are situated at the outskirts of Ljubljana at the JSI reactor center. The full trip will take about 3 hours. After about 30 min bus ride we will reach the JSI reactor center where you will split in multiple groups. The visit will take take about 2 hours. Then you will return by bus to the institute or city center by 12:30. Note that you will visit supervised radiation areas.