UKAEA Exhaust Code Workshop 2026
An open, inclusive workshop on fusion exhaust code development across all device types, welcoming students and non‑experts in a friendly, informal setting.
The UKAEA Exhaust Code Workshop (ECW) is a space where both developers and users of exhaust-relevant codes can share progress that might not normally make it to a conference talk or a paper: implementation details, challenges, half-started (but interesting) ideas, what didn’t work and what worked well.
Building on the huge success of the Hermes-3 workshop in 2024 and its 2025 edition under the ECW name, we are now making the workshop fully open and inviting broader contributions. We will still give updates on our projects, including Hermes-3 and the GPU kinetic neutral model VANTAGE.
ECW2026 is a free event. Lunch will be provided.
There will be a conference dinner – the pre-payment page will open nearer to the event.
Who can attend?
ECW is open to anyone involved in or interested in tokamak exhaust code development. We want to create an open, informal and welcoming atmosphere where there are no stupid questions or stupid answers – non-experts and early-stage students are very welcome!
All external visitors must bring valid photo ID, such as a driving licence or passport.
Format
We have four focus topics this year: mean-field, turbulence, kinetic neutrals and research software engineering.
The program will include:
- Keynote talks from world-leading experts (30 minutes and 10 minutes questions)
- Moderated panel discussions
- Contributed talks (15 minutes and 5 minutes questions)
- Lightning talks with posters (2 slides in 4 minutes and A0 poster)
The event will be hybrid apart from the poster session, but we encourage you to come in person – the most useful discussions often happen over a coffee or over a beer in the evening.
Event details
Dates
6 October 1:00 pm to 9 October 2:00 pm