5th International Workshop on Cooling Systems for HTS Applications
Program
IWC-HTS 2026 and the Symposium on Cryogenics and Superconductivity will be held as a combined four-day event, bringing together researchers, engineers, industry professionals, and end-users working across superconductivity and cryogenic technologies.
The scientific program will feature invited keynote lectures, contributed oral presentations, poster sessions, and dedicated discussion periods. Contributions will cover the latest developments in HTS applications, cryogenic systems, superconducting technologies, and their integration into real-world engineering systems.
The workshop will begin with a full day of experimental short course, providing participants with practical insights into cryogenic engineering, superconductivity, measurement techniques, and laboratory methods. The course is particularly suited for students, early-career researchers, and professionals seeking hands-on technical knowledge.
In addition to the technical sessions, the event will include an industrial exhibition, networking receptions, laboratory visits, and social activities designed to encourage interaction between academia, research laboratories, and industry.
The final day will be dedicated to the Symposium on Cryogenics and Superconductivity, broadening the scope of the workshop and providing opportunities for cross-disciplinary exchange between the HTS, cryogenics, fusion, accelerator, power systems, and medical technology communities.
On Thursday 29 October, Interreg project COMET hosts an interactive afternoon session exploring how the extreme technological requirements of the Einstein Telescope can drive innovation in vacuum and cryogenic technologies. For more information please visit this page.
Social Program
IWC-HTS 2026 will offer an engaging social program designed to encourage interaction between participants from academia, industry, and research organizations from around the world.
The social program will provide opportunities to strengthen existing collaborations, establish new professional connections, and experience the hospitality of the Twente region in an informal setting.
As a highlight of the workshop, participants are invited to attend the conference dinner at the iconic FC Twente Stadium (De Grolsch Veste), one of the most recognizable venues in the eastern Netherlands. The evening will combine excellent food, networking opportunities, and a unique atmosphere for discussions beyond the technical sessions.
Short Course Information: Introduction to AC losses in Superconductors
dr.ir. Ruben Keijzer, ir. Jurrie Bruggeman
In this short course we aim to introduce you to the rich field of superconductor AC loss. With the growing application of 2G ReBCO coated conductors in electrical machines, a solid understanding of AC loss mechanisms is vital for proper design of their cooling architecture.
The morning program consists of lectures covering the basics of superconductor AC loss in terms of physical mechanisms, measurement techniques and numerical modelling methods.
We will conclude the morning session with a tutorial on the numerical implementation of Brandt’s method to calculate AC loss and current distribution in ReBCO coated conductors.
In the afternoon, a hands-on experimental tutorial will allow you to apply this knowledge in our lab. You will conduct experiments related to measuring the properties of superconductors and you will learn how to set up an electrical AC loss measurement. During your time in our lab, past and present experiments conducted at the University of Twente are also on display with plenty of opportunity for discussion!
N.B. For the morning tutorial session it would be convenient if you bring your own laptop, with either Julia or Matlab installed.