On 18-19 June 2026, the annual meeting of the Scientific Members and Associates of the Institute Laue-Langevin (ILL, Grenoble, France) was held at the Institute of Physics in London, UK. The Czech Republic was represented by our colleague Milan Klicpera, who joined delegates from ten Scientific Member countries (AT, CH, CZ, DK, ES, IT, PL, SE, SI, SK) in discussions on the current and future activities of ILL. The programme focused on scientific, technical, and strategic developments at the institute, including the advancement of experimental infrastructure and the long-term direction of ILL following the approved extension of its operation until 2033.
An important part of the meeting was the exchange of reports from the participating countries, providing an overview of the status of their neutron-scattering communities and their involvement in ILL activities. The discussions generated a number of recommendations and suggestions for the ILL Steering Committee aimed at strengthening international cooperation and supporting the future development of the European neutron research community.
The programme also included a visit to the British Museum, where participants attended scientific presentations and toured the museum’s research laboratories, highlighting the application of advanced scientific methods to the study and preservation of cultural heritage.
