The Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) will be a world-leading facility for exploring the strong nuclear force—the fundamental interaction that binds quarks and gluons into protons, neutrons, and nuclei. Hosted at Brookhaven National Laboratory and built on the existing RHIC infrastructure, the EIC will bring high-energy electron beams into collision with protons and heavy ions to unlock deep insights into the structure of matter.
The realization of the EIC presents an array of scientific and technical challenges, offering a unique opportunity for the global accelerator community to engage in a major international project.
To support this, the EIC Accelerator Collaboration was officially launched in December 2023. Since its inception, the collaboration has taken flight, with growing international engagement and ongoing contributions to key areas of EIC design, R&D, and long-term performance planning.
We are pleased to announce a follow-up satellite event at IPAC26, taking place on 19th May in Deauville, Normandy France. This meeting will provide an overview of the project status, updates on the progress of the EIC Accelerator Collaboration. New technical challenges and collaborative opportunities will be highlighted with the aim to continue strengthening ties within the global accelerator community.
All IPAC26 participants are warmly invited to attend.
The agenda will include:
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EIC project status
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Updates on the EICAC and Working Groups activities
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Synergies with other R&D programs
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Open microphone discussion
We look forward to seeing you at IPAC26 and continuing this exciting journey together!