Third Visualizing Offline and Live Data with AI (VOLDA) workshop – 2026
A 3-day workshop for the fusion community on visualising, analysing, and interacting with large-scale fusion data from offline simulation outputs to live experimental streams.
The Third Visualizing Offline and Live Data with AI (VOLDA) workshop will take place at The Cosener’s House, Abingdon, United Kingdom. The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) organises the workshop.
VOLDA brings together the fusion community to explore advanced scientific visualisation, digital twin environments, and interactive data interpretation workflows, alongside artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques that support insight generation from complex fusion experiments and simulations.
Over 3 days, the workshop will focus on practical experience, lessons learned, and innovative approaches for visualising, analysing, and interacting with large-scale fusion data from offline simulation outputs to live experimental streams.
The programme will include invited and contributed presentations, structured discussions, and opportunities for collaboration across research organisations and industry.
Abstract submission
We invite authors to submit abstracts aligned with the conference topics of the Third Visualizing Offline and Live Data with AI (VOLDA) Workshop – 2026.
All submissions must come through the online submission system. The programme committee will review submissions for relevance and scientific quality.
The workshop offers two contribution categories:
- Contributed Presentation – accepted submissions will be oral presentations within the technical programme.
- Discussion Contributions – accepted submissions will be structured interactive sessions and roundtable discussions.
Registration
Participation in the workshop is by acceptance of abstract only.
We will notify authors of the outcome of the review process. Once an abstract is accepted, we will invite presenting authors and discussion participants to complete the registration process. The registration form will be available at a later date. We will provide instructions to accepted participants.
Participation is moderated, and places are limited due to room capacity.
Who can attend
The workshop is intended for researchers, designers, engineers, and developers working in scientific visualisation, fusion data interpretation, digital twins, interactive diagnostic systems, real-time data platforms, and AI and ML applications supporting insight generation in fusion research.
We particularly welcome participants developing or applying advanced visualisation workflows, immersive and XR tools, and interactive systems for exploring complex experimental and simulation data.
Due to high demand and limited availability, please register only if you are confident you can attend.
Key dates
- Workshop dates: 27 to 29 October 2026
- Abstract submission deadline: 30 April 2026
- Notification of Acceptance: 10 May 2026
Note: We may close submissions early if capacity is reached.
Visas and Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)
Check if you need a visa or ETA on the UK government website. We recommend applying at least 16 weeks before the event.
If you require an invitation letter, please email the organising team with your full name, organisation, and nationality as stated in your passport.
We encourage International participants to submit their abstracts as early as possible to allow sufficient time for visa processing.
Event details
Date
27 October 8:00 am to 29 October 5:00 pm