Advances in Photoemission Techniques: Probing Space, Energy, Momentum, and Time

June 2, 2026 - June 5, 2026

Photoemission spectroscopy and microscopy are undergoing a rapid transformation driven by major advances in spatial, temporal, energy, and momentum resolution. These developments have opened new possibilities for visualizing ultrafast dynamics, nanoscale phenomena, and electronic structures with unprecedented precision. Beyond traditional applications in physics and chemistry, photoemission techniques are increasingly influencing fields such as quantum materials research, semiconductor technology, energy devices, and even emerging areas like biological imaging.

This workshop will highlight recent breakthroughs in photoemission-based microscopy and spectroscopy, showcasing cutting-edge instrumentation and cross-disciplinary applications. By bringing together experts in fundamental science, applied research, and technology development, the meeting aims to spark new collaborations and perspectives.

A central focus of the workshop is the active participation of early-career researchers and students. Through presentations, discussions, and networking opportunities, the event will support the next generation of photoemission scientists and promote long-term international collaboration. Overall, the workshop seeks to chart the future of photoemission science as a powerful tool for discovery and innovation across multiple scientific and technological domains.

Application is opened
Deadline of application : Jan 30, 2026.

Important Dates

Submission deadline: January 30, 2026

Notification of acceptance: February 6, 2026

Registration fee payment: February 28, 2026

Workshop dates: June 2 - 5, 2026


Basic Information

Location
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), L4E48, Onna Village, Okinawa, Japan

Google Map
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Structure
The workshop will feature invited talks, contributed talks and poster session. All presentations will be held in English.

Accommodation
We will provide a limited number of shared twin rooms on the OIST campus, but this is not guaranteed. Please note: arranging your own accommodation will not reduce the registration fee.

Registration fee
It will be
25,000 JPY for all participants. We will provide limited local transportation between on-campus housing and Naha airport. This registration fee also includes a banquet dinner, refreshments, and meals over the workshop period. We will also provide partial and limited travel support to and from Okinawa. Please contact us if you need more details.

Please note that if the number of registrations exceeds our capacity, we may close the registration form early. 


Payment information:
Upon completion of registration and abstract submission, and after review by the organizing committee, please note that submitting a registration does not guarantee acceptance. Once your registration is accepted, you will receive an email with a payment link.

Your place is not guaranteed until the payment has been received, and we have sent you the confirmation of your participation.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Participation fees will be refunded if cancellations are made in written form via email to workshop@oist.jp no later than 15 business days prior to the start of the workshop.

In case of a natural disaster (typhoon, earthquake, etc.), which results in the cancellation of the workshop, participant fees will be refunded after subtracting the processing fee of 3.6%.

Invited Speakers - TBA

Preliminary Program - TBA

Organizers

  • Keshav Dani, Femtosecond Spectroscopy Unit, OIST (website)
  • Taniuchi Toshiyuki, Department of Advanced Materials Science, University of Tokyo (website)
  • Mattias Wolf, Molecular Cyro-Electron Microscopy Unit, OIST (website)
  • Yoshinori Okada, Quantum Materials Science Unit, OIST (website)

Code of Conduct

We are committed to making our workshops (workshop(s) organized by OIST, hereinafter “our workshop(s)”) an inclusive space for sharing ideas and knowledge. We will not tolerate disrespectful communication, discrimination, harassment, or bullying in any form. As such, all participants attending our workshops are required to comply with this Code of Conduct. To provide all participants the opportunity to benefit from our workshops, we at OIST are dedicated to a positive, safe and harassment-free experience. Harassment in any form is specifically prohibited.

Harassment involves continued antisocial or unreasonable actions that violate a reasonable person’s personal rights and/or dignity and cause mental suffering, and thus worsen the person’s environment or make him/her anxious about participation. Behavior that is acceptable to one person may not be acceptable to another, so we ask that you use discretion to be sure that respect is communicated. Harassment intended in a joking manner nevertheless constitutes unacceptable behavior. Speech that is not welcomed or that is personally offensive, whether it is based on gender, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, national origin, religion etc. will not be tolerated.

If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please bring this to the immediate attention of the organizers. If you wish to report an issue concerning the organizers, you can contact the Conference and Workshop Section directly and submit a confidential report by sending an email to workshop-codeofconduct@oist.jp or submitting a report through the ⁠webform.

All complaints will be taken seriously and responded to by the Dean of Research promptly. Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent that it does not compromise the rights of others. Individuals found in breach of this Code of Conduct will be dismissed from the workshop immediately. Retaliation for reporting harassment is also a violation of Code of Conduct, as is reporting an incident in bad faith.

Be Aware of Travel Arrangement Scam!

Workshop organizers and invited speakers are often contacted by number of "travel agencies" to which OIST is not related, based on the publicly available information on the web.

Please refrain from replying to those agencies unless OIST organizers or secretariat have explicitly contacted you beforehand.
When in doubt, please send a copy of any email communication to OIST Conference and Workshop Section workshop@oist.jp