• Cryogenics in Grenoble, from research laboratories to major industries in one of the most innovative city

  • CEA/DSBT


    The cryogenic engineering department (Département des Systèmes Basses Temperatures or DSBT) is a joint CEA-UGA research laboratory. It is one of the 5 laboratories of the Interdisciplinary Research Institute of Grenoble (IRIG), which is part of the Fundamental Research Division (DRF) of CEA.
    The activities of DSBT are structured around three pillars: helium cryogenics, hydrogen cryogenics and cryocoolers and space cryogenics. The DSBT’s general objective is to carry outstanding technological developments, and to provide expertise and prototypes for national and international projects where cryogenics is a key issue. The laboratory is a leading R&D performer which develops innovative solutions over a wide spectrum of realization that covers sub-kelvin and cooling powers of fraction of microwatts, to multi-kilowatts at liquid helium temperatures.
    ► https://www.d-sbt.fr/en

  • Institut Néel


    The core expertise of Institut NEEL is fundamental research in Condensed Matter Physics, while fueling interdisciplinary actions with chemistry, engineering and life sciences.
    Scientific activities of Institut Néel covering a large scientific field: supra-conductor, quantum fluids, new materials, crystallography, surface science, quantum Nanoelectronics, Nanomechanics, Nonlinear Optics, Quantum Optics, Spintronics, magnetism…
    ► https://neel.cnrs.fr/en

  • Laboratoire National des Champs Magnétiques Intenses


    The Laboratoire National des Champs Magnétiques Intenses is a research facility that can accommodate all researchers requiring intense magnetic fields, and the specific experiments developed. It is located at two sites: continuous magnetic fields are produced at Grenoble (LNCMI-G), pulsed magnetic fields at Toulouse (LNCMI-T). LNCMI is a founding member of the European Magnetic Field Laboratory (EMFL).
    At Grenoble, an hybrid magnet using superconducting and resistive coils has reaching 42 T (43 T will come in 2026) and is made available for scientists since 2025
    ► https://lncmi.cnrs.fr/en/

  • Air Liquide


    Air Liquide is a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Building on more than 50 years of expertise in cryogenics technologies and extremely low temperatures, Air Liquide is a trusted partner for scientific research, space exploration and advanced energy applications.
    Air Liquide designs and delivers both standard and custom cryogenic solutions for scientific research, space programs and LNG markets as well as high temperature superconductivity and new energies. The Group provides cold production systems, liquefaction units, cryogenic storage and distribution solutions, as well as cooling systems for orbital applications and launch infrastructures, including the European Ariane program.
    Air Liquide supports customers with a comprehensive, end-to-end approach, from consulting and engineering design to manufacturing, commissioning, testing and long-term maintenance. Its expertise covers helium, hydrogen, nitrogen, methane, biogas and natural gas liquefaction and refrigeration systems, along with cryogenic fluid storage and transport solutions.
    By combining innovation, operational excellence and deep technical know-how, Air Liquide contributes to scientific progress, space advancement and the transition to new energies worldwide
    ► https://advancedtech.airliquide.com/

  • Absolut System


    Absolut System develops technological building blocks that offer considerable advances for the environment, contributing to an energy transition to zero carbon.
    Absolut System, a subsidiary of the Absolut Group, develops and manufactures complex, innovative cryogenic solutions (between -180°C and -271°C) sold worldwide. Our innovations play an active part in developing new uses in the fields of space, environmental control, new energies (nuclear fusion, hydrogen) and quantum digital technology.
    ► https://absolut-system.com/home/

  • KEY DATES

     

    3 February
    2026

     

    Save the date

    9 February
    2026

     

    Registration opening & Call for abstract

    6 April
    2026

     

    Abstract submission deadline

    11 May
    2026

     

    Notification of acceptance

    7 September
    2026

     

    Registration deadline & Final Program

    13-15 October
    2026

     

    ECD-2026 conference in Grenoble
    (optional cryo-courses 12 October)

  • Organisation
    CEA / DSBT
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    38054 Grenoble cedex, France
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