Abstract Submission

Researchers, students, and practitioners are invited to submit an abstract for an oral or poster presentation at the UK Inertial Fusion Conference 2026.

The conference will provide an opportunity to share recent advances, emerging ideas, and ongoing research with colleagues from across the UK inertial fusion community, including representatives from academia, national laboratories, industry, funding organisations, and international partner organisations.

We welcome submissions on all aspects of inertial fusion science and technology, including, but not limited to:

High-energy-density physics
Laser-plasma interactions
Target design and fabrication
Diagnostics and instrumentation
Computational modelling and simulation
Fusion energy technologies
Materials under extreme conditions
Experimental facilities and capabilities
Industry-led innovation and applications
Emerging concepts and enabling technologies

The conference strongly encourages participation from students and early-career researchers and offers an excellent opportunity to present your work, receive feedback from experts in the field, and build new professional connections.

Submission

To submit an abstract for either an oral or poster presentation, please provide:

Presentation title
Author name(s) and affiliation(s)
Preferred presentation format (oral or poster)
A short abstract (maximum 250 words)

Please note that the Scientific Committee reserves the right to allocate accepted abstracts to either an oral or poster presentation, taking account of programme scheduling and the preferences indicated by authors wherever possible.

Key Dates

Abstract submission deadline: 28 October 2026
Notification of acceptance: 29 October 2026

Submit your abstract

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