1st Circular: GWADW 2026
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce that the official website for the 2026 edition of the Gravitational Wave Advanced Detector Workshop (GWADW) is now live.
GWADW remains a premier opportunity for the gravitational wave community to share progress on current detector technologies and the innovative R&D shaping the next generation of ground based and space observatories. Following the tradition, the workshop is designed to foster an environment of open exchange, leaving ample space for informal discussions and working-group-style interactions that have defined the success of previous editions.
The workshop will be held at the Hotel Hermitage, situated in the beautiful bay of La Biodola on Elba Island (Italy). Participants are expected to arrive on Sunday, May 17th, with the sessions scheduled to run from Monday, May 18th, through Friday, May 22nd. The workshop will conclude with departures on the morning of Saturday, May 23rd.
The scientific program will cover the technical challenges of current and future observatories, including upgrades to existing detectors and R&D for third-generation observatories like the Einstein Telescope and Cosmic Explorer. Considering the momentum gained by these projects, accents will be put more on development rather than research, although innovation will not be forgotten. Contributions are expected to address the main questions posed by the design of these new or upgraded GW detectors.
To encourage participation and discussions, the scientific program will consist of plenary sessions only. To ensure a broad showcase of the latest research, we will host two dedicated poster sessions on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.
Registration and the call for abstracts are now open, and we invite colleagues to submit their contributions and complete their registration through the website. There, you will find detailed information regarding the scientific programme, accommodation options , and travel logistics.
We look forward to welcoming you back to Elba in May for another edition of GWADW.
Link to website: https://agenda.infn.it/event/gwadw2026
F. Fidecaro, M. Razzano for the GWADW2026 organizing committee