IM@IT Roadshow Florence 2026
Connecting Academia, Industry and Research Institutions
On 8 January 2026, the ISIS@MACH ITALIA Roadshow took place at the Florence University, bringing together researchers and stakeholders to discuss available support and research opportunities. Participants explored how collaboration with ISIS@MACH ITALIA enables access to advanced infrastructure and new research pathways.
Meeting Programme:
| 08:30 – 09:30 | Welcome |
| 09:30 – 10:30 | Introductions |
| 10:30 – 10:50 | Partnership Opportunities & Current Activities, Prof Carla Andreani, Prof Alessandro Cianchi, ISIS@MACH ITALIA Associate Professor Massimo Bonini – watch here |
| 10:50 – 11:10 | How to Apply: A Step-by-Step Guide, Ms Stephanie Cancelli, ISIS@MACH ITALIA – watch here |
| 11:10 – 11:30 | Neutron User Facilities in Europe: a valuable resource for a wide range of science Prof. Robert McGreevy, STFC, UK – watch here |
| 11:30 – 11:50 | The Swiss Spallation Neutron Source SINQ: a versatile tool for fundamental and applied research, Prof Michel Kenzelmann, PSI, Switzerland |
| 11:50 – 12:10 | Unveiling the atomic and nanoscale structure and dynamics of matter, Prof Sean Langridge, STFC, UK – watch here |
| 12:10 – 12:30 | The ISIS@MACH ITALIA Facility Access Panel, Dr Stewart Parker, STFC, UK – watch here |
| 12:30 – 12:50 | Research to operations to research: the NM-2023 journey Dr Michael Aspinall, Lancaster University, UK – watch here |
| 12:50 – 13:00 | Group photo |
| 13:00 – 13:50 | Lunch & networking |
| 13:50 – 14:50 | Questions & Answers session |
| 14:50 – 15:00 | Wrap-up and final remarks |
Meeting Venue
Università di Firenze
Polo Didattico Morgagni
Viale Giovanni Battista Morgagni, 40, Florence
The event is open to all interested participants.
Florence Roadshow 2026 Programme and Essential Information.pdf
