GRASS 2026 – GRAvitational-wave Science & Technology Symposium

The GRAvitational – wave Science&technology Symposia (GRASS) are a series of meetings aimed at exploring the panorama of gravitational-wave related experimental science beyond the next decade; special emphasis is given to open issues and key enabling technologies at the forefront of the most advanced detection techniques. It represents an informal and unique meeting occasion for experts from different fields involved in experimental aspects of future gravitational-wave science and technology.

The GRASS 2026 edition will include topical sessions on advanced optical coatings and material development, modelling and mitigation of stray light noise, reduction of quantum noise and artificial intelligence applications to gravitational waves detectors.
A general session to discuss any other open issue is foreseen as well.

The Symposium is organized by the INFN Padova Unit, with the support of INFN and under the patronage of the Department of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Padova.