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
Dr. Yury Lysogorskiy
ICAMS, Ruhr University Bochum, Germany
Ilyes Batatia
University of Cambridge,
United Kingdom
Arslan Mazitov
EPFL, Switzerland
Dr. Adil Kabylda
Université de Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Workshop Schedule
Day 1 – Foundations (July 13):
Introduction to Machine Learning Force Fields
Morning: Campus Limpertsberg | Afternoon: Campus Belval
Opening Session
Prof. Alexandre Tkatchenko
Talk
Dr. Stefan Chmiela
Talk
Prof. Dr. Gábor Csányi
Coffee Break
Talk
Dr. Yury Lysogorskiy
Lunch Break & Transfer to Campus Belval
Hands-on Session
Coffee Break
Hands-on Session (continued)
Day 2 – Applications (July 14):
MLFFs for Materials & Molecular Systems
All day: Campus Belval
Talk
Dr. Adil Kabylda
Talk
Dr. Leonardo Medrano Sandonas
Coffee Break
Talk
Arslan Mazitov
Lunch Break (on your own)
Hands-on Session
Coffee Break
Hands-on Session (continued)
Day 3 – Outlook (July 15):
State of the Art, Challenges & Emerging Trends
All day: Campus Limpertsberg
Talk
Prof. Dr. Klaus-Robert Müller
Talk
Speaker to be announced
Coffee Break
Round Table: Future Directions
Conference Venues
The workshop takes place across two University of Luxembourg campuses
Campus Limpertsberg
Day 1 (morning) & Day 3
Bâtiment des Sciences 0.03,
162a Av. de la Faiencerie,
1511 Limpertsberg, Luxembourg
Campus Belval
Day 1 (afternoon) & Day 2
Maison du Savoir,
2, Place de l'Université,
4365 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
Plan your trip in Luxembourg: mobiliteit.lu
Hotels
A non-exhaustive suggestion of nearby hotels
Sponsors
Registration
Registration to participate in the workshop is open until June 1st, 2026.
Poster Abstract Submission
The abstract submission deadline is June 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
