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General-Purpose Machine-Learned Force Fields in Theory and Practice
July 13-15, 2026, University of Luxembourg

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

Speaker 1

Prof. Dr. Klaus-Robert Müller

Technical University of Berlin, Germany

Speaker 2

Prof. Dr. Gábor Csányi

University of Cambridge,
United Kingdom

Speaker 3

Dr. Stefan Chmiela

Technical University of Berlin, Germany

Speaker 4

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)

Poster Session & Standing Networking Dinner

Buffet-style dinner served during the poster session

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

Closing & Informal Networking

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

Hotel 2

Hotel Parc Belle-Vue

2.4 Km from the Venue

Hotel 3

Hotel Parc Plaza

2.6 Km from the Venue

Hotel 4

Novotel Luxembourg Kirchberg

3 Km from the Venue

Hotel 5

Hostellerie du Grünewald

3 Km from the Venue

Hotel 6

Hotel Stand'Inn

16 Km from the Venue

Sponsors

Registration

Registration to participate in the workshop is open until May 1st, 2026.

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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.

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Our Team

Prof. Dr. Alexandre Tkatchenko

Prof. Dr. Alexandre Tkatchenko

Université de Luxembourg

Camilo Prada

Camilo Prada

Université de Luxembourg

Dr. Miguel Gallegos González

Dr. Miguel Gallegos González

Université de Luxembourg

Dr. Adil Kabylda

Dr. Adil Kabylda

Université de Luxembourg

Dr. Florian Bruenig

Dr. Florian Bruenig

Université de Luxembourg

Sergio Suárez Dou

Sergio Suárez Dou

Université de Luxembourg