IPAC'27 will be hosted by the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) at Michigan State University and held at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan, USA. The conference will take place 23–28 May 2027, during Michigan's late spring season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about IPAC'27. Click a question to expand the answer.
Conference Information
We anticipate approximately 1,000–1,300 participants from leading research laboratories, universities, and industry partners worldwide.
Registration and Fees
Online registration will open in October 2026 via the official conference website. Early-bird rates will be available for a limited period—early booking is encouraged.
Registration fees will vary by participant category (APS/IEEE member, student, life-time member, etc) and by registration phase (early, standard, late/on‑site). Detailed fee tables can be found in the registration page.
Full registration includes access to all scientific and industrial sessions, poster areas, exhibition hall, conference materials, scheduled coffee breaks, and the conference banquet (unless otherwise specified). Final inclusions will be confirmed when registration opens.
Yes. Limited financial support may be available for students. Application instructions (including eligibility criteria and required documentation) can be found in student grant page.
Please check the registration page for details
Yes. Single‑day registration will be available for purchase on‑site at the registration desk. Single‑day passes typically do not include the banquet or certain social events.
Abstract Submission and Papers
Each registered participant may be the presenting author on up to 4 accepted contributions (oral and/or poster combined). Additional accepted contributions beyond this limit may incur an extra handling fee of $250 each. Co‑authorship is unrestricted.
Yes. Accepted contributions with submitted manuscripts will appear in the official conference proceedings available through JACoW.org (open access). Publication requires adherence to formatting and submission deadlines.
Yes. IPAC proceedings are published open access via JACoW. No subscription is required for retrieval.
Travel and Accommodation
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is the primary international hub serving the conference venue.
Indicative transport options (subject to confirmation):
- Ride share – Uber and Lyft widely available
- Taxi / private transfer – Pre‑book recommended for peak times
- Rental car
- Public coach
We have negotiated special rates with our conference hotel Marriot. A list of recommended accommodations with booking instructions will be available on our website.
Visa requirements vary by nationality. International participants should consult the nearest U.S. embassy/consulate well in advance. Invitation letters (for confirmed participants) will be available upon request beginning [Date]. We recommend initiating visa procedures early.
Student Program and Activities
Yes. Similar to previous IPAC conferences, we will have a dedicated student poster session on Sunday afternoon, May 23, 2027. Student poster award will be selected from this session.
Yes. Reduced student registration fees will be available.
Technical Support and Resources
All session rooms will feature:
- Digital projectors and screens
- Laptop connections (HDMI/VGA adapters recommended)
- Wireless microphones for speakers
- Laser pointers
- Technical support staff
Yes. Speaker preview / ready‑room facilities will be available with technical staff on hand. We strongly recommend verifying media compatibility well before your session.
Dedicated session support staff will monitor each room and can assist with audiovisual, connectivity, and timing issues. Please arrive early for setup.
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