iThemba LABS is hosting the next International Conference on Ion Sources (ICIS’27) in Cape Town. This 22nd edition of this conference will take place from 12 September – 17 September 2027. It is worth mentioning that this conference has never been hosted on the African continent.
The conference venue will be held in the Cape Town Foreshore within 25 km from the Cape Town International airport for ease of access by the delegates.
The scientific program of the conference will cover themes of the ion sources science and technology that are relevant to the production of ion beams for scientific research and for applications. The conference will be attended by high-profile scientists from leading research institutions across the globe.
Depending on interest from the community, the conference will also include a satellite event which will specifically target students seeking entry into the field. It is envisaged that this initiative will contribute to human capital development in this scarce skills niche area of Accelerator Physics.
An International Advisory Committee (IAC) and a Local Organising Committee (LOC) has been established to oversee the conference organization. The LOC, in consultation with the IAC, will make the final decisions regarding the venue selection.
