About the Workshop
This workshop brings together researchers developing and applying general-purpose machine-learned force fields for atomistic simulations in chemistry and materials science. Through lectures, tutorials, and hands-on sessions, participants will explore the theoretical foundations of symmetry-aware models, practical approaches to training and validation, and strategies for deploying robust force fields in research workflows. The goal is to deepen understanding, encourage broader adoption, and foster a collaborative community around data-driven force fields.
Where
On-site and online event
University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Sessions Overview
This workshop includes interactive formats designed to foster discussions and collaboration:
- Invited Talks: Presentations by experts on MLFF theory and applications.
- Hands-on Sessions: Practical exercises for implementing and applying MLFFs in molecular and materials simulations.
- Poster Session: An interactive space to showcase ongoing research and spark collaborations.
Invited Speakers
Prof. Dr. Klaus-Robert Müller
Technical University of Berlin, Germany
Prof. Dr. Gábor Csányi
University of Cambridge,
United Kingdom
Dr. Stefan Chmiela
Technical University of Berlin, Germany
Dr. Leonardo Medrano Sandonas
Dresden University of Technology, Germany
Workshop Schedule
Day 1 – Foundations (July 13):
Introduction to Machine Learning Force Fields
Opening Session
Prof. Alexandre Tkatchenko
Talk
Dr. Stefan Chmiela
Talk
Prof. Dr. Gábor Csányi
Coffee Break
Talk
Speaker to be announced
Lunch Break (on your own)
Hands-on Session
General-purpose MLFF implementation (JAX & PyTorch)
Day 2 – Applications (July 14):
MLFFs for Materials & Molecular Systems
Talk
Dr. Adil Kabylda
Talk
Dr. Leonardo Medrano Sandonas
Coffee Break
Talk
Speaker to be announced
Lunch Break (on your own)
Hands-on Session
MLFFs applied to materials and molecular simulations
Day 3 – Outlook (July 15):
State of the Art, Challenges & Emerging Trends
Talk
Prof. Dr. Klaus-Robert Müller
Hands-on / Overview
Speaker to be announced
Current Advances in MLFFs for Computational and Quantum Chemistry
Coffee Break
Round Table: Future Directions
Conference Venue
Campus Limperstberg, Luxembourg
Bâtiment des Sciences 0.03,
162a Av. de la Faiencerie,
1511 Limpertsberg Luxembourg, Luxembourg
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Hotels
A non-exhaustive suggestion of nearby hotels
Sponsors
Registration
Registration to participate in the workshop is open until May 1st, 2026.
Poster Abstract Submission
The abstract submission deadline is May 1st, 2026.
Workshop registration is required in order to submit an abstract.
For any inquiries, please contact mlff.workshop@uni.lu.
Our Team
Prof. Dr. Alexandre Tkatchenko
Université de Luxembourg
Camilo Prada
Université de Luxembourg
Dr. Miguel Gallegos González
Université de Luxembourg
Dr. Adil Kabylda
Université de Luxembourg
Dr. Florian Bruenig
Université de Luxembourg
Sergio Suárez Dou
Université de Luxembourg
