ABOUT DENIM MEETING
First held in 2012, the Design and Engineering of Neutron Instruments Meeting (DENIM) is an international conference dedicated to the design, engineering, and operation of neutron instruments and facilities.
This international meeting brings together experts, scientists, engineers, and technicians from experimental facilities to exchange experience and knowledge on the design, engineering, and operation of neutron facilities and instruments. The neutron scattering community benefits from building relationships and sharing expertise among its members and sponsorship partners.
The success of the DENIM meetings led to the creation of the International Society of Neutron Instrument Engineers (ISNIE), which was established in September 2017. The idea for ISNIE emerged from the strong collaboration fostered through the annual DENIM conferences, where a relatively small community of professionals representing around twenty neutron facilities worldwide meets to share expertise and build professional relationships. Recognizing the value of this interaction, the International DENIM Committee (IDC) promoted the creation of an international society to extend these collaborations throughout the year, leading to the establishment of ISNIE.
In 2026, DENIM XV will take place from September 7 to 11, 2026, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Following previous editions held in Europe, North America, and Asia, DENIM will be hosted in Latin America for the first time.
DENIM XV is hosted by the National Atomic Energy Commission of Argentina (CNEA) through the Argentine Neutron Beam Laboratory (LAHN), with the support of ISNIE.
The meeting will also include the ISNIE Summer School, a program aimed at young engineers working in the field of neutron science, as well as a technical visit to the RA-10 Multipurpose Nuclear Reactor, where LAHN will be located.
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Also, at the end of the first day of the conference, participants will take part in the DENIM Challenge, a collaborative and engaging activity designed to encourage interaction and teamwork among attendees. The challenge will conclude with a wine tasting and a traditional Argentine cheese and charcuterie platter, providing a relaxed setting for networking and informal discussions. |
TARGET AUDIENCE
DENIM is intended for Scientists, engineers, technicians, and project managers working in the design, construction, operation, and support of neutron scattering instruments and facilities, as well as young professionals entering the field of neutron science and engineering.
At DENIM, the neutron scattering community benefits from building relationships and sharing expertise among its members and sponsorship partners.
KNOWLADGE AREAS
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Shielding
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Detectors
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Neutron optics
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Mechanical structures
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Turning machines (choppers, NVS)
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Control systems
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Instrument design and construction
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Project management
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Data management (Software, AI)
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Others
PREVIOUS EDITIONS
Since its first edition in 2012, DENIM has been organized annually at major neutron facilities around the world, strengthening collaboration within the neutron instrumentation community and fostering knowledge exchange among international laboratories and industry partners.
2025, ILL- Grenoble, France: Link
2024, JAEA - Tokai Japan: Link
2023, JCNS - Germany: Link
2022, ISIS (STFC) - Link
2021, Virtual (ISNIE) - Link
2020, Virtual (JCNS) - Link
2019, NIST - Washington DC- Link
2018, PSI - Switzerland- Link
2017, ANSTO - Australia - Link
2016, ESS - Sweden - Link
2015, BNC - Hungary - Link
2014, JCNS – Germany - Link
2013, ORNL – Tennessee - Link
2012, ISIS – UK - Link