• 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. Present in 59 countries with approximately 65,000 employees, the Group serves more than 4 million customers and patients.
    Within the Group, Air Liquide advanced Technologies leverages over 60 years of expertise in deep cryogenics and gas separation to design and deliver high-performance solutions for large-scale scientific research, aerospace, and the global energy transition. As a long-standing partner to the world's major Big Science organizations, Air Liquide specializes in bridging the gap between advanced scientific discovery and industrial-scale operational reliability.
     At the European Cryogenic Days 2026, Air Liquide is showcasing its latest cryogenic innovations for the Scientific, Fusion, Quantum, High-Temperature Superconductivity, Deeptech and industrial frontiers:
    • Helium refrigerators and liquefiers: High-capacity, cryogenic cooling architectures for fusion research, particle physics, and superconductors.
    • Cold compressors: Proprietary technology for helium subcooling or cold gas / liquid circulation  
    • Quantum computing cryogenics: Supporting the industrialization of quantum computing through advanced helium cryogenic solutions.
    • LH₂ solutions: Liquefaction, transport, refuelling stations, onboard liquid tanks and bunkering systems supporting global decarbonization.
    • Turbo-Brayton cryocoolers: Proven oil-free solution for fusion, superconductivity, LH₂, LNG/biogas liquefaction, BOG reliquefaction and helium refrigeration 
    ► 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 3 June
    2026

     

    Abstract submission deadline

    19 June
    ​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
    17 avenue des martyrs
    38054 Grenoble cedex, France
    François BONNE - francois.bonne@cea.fr
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