International Union of Pure and Applied Physics

The International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) was established in 1922 in Brussels with 13 countries members and the first General Assembly was held in 1923 in Paris. The aims of the Union are:

• Assist in the worldwide development of physics and promote physics as an essential tool for development and sustainability;
• Engage in the strengthening and improvement of physics education particularly in developing countries;
• Increase diversity and inclusion in physics enhancing the participation and recognition of women and of people from underrepresented groups;
• Foster international cooperation and sponsor suitable international physics meetings;
• Promote the free circulation of scientists and the open access to data;
• Enhance the vital role of early career physicists and physics students;
• Strengthen the links with physicists working outside academia and with other scientific communities;
• Uphold openness, honesty and integrity in the practice, application and promotion of physics;
• Promote international agreements on symbols, units, nomenclature and standards.

The organisers provide assurance that LANE 2026 will be conducted in accordance with IUPAP principles.

1. Free Circulation of Scientists: The principle of the Universality of Science is fundamental to scientific progress. This principle embodies freedom of movement, association, expression and communication for scientists, as well as equitable access to data, information and research materials. In pursuing its objectives with respect to the rights and responsibilities of scientists, the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) actively upholds this principle, and, in so doing, opposes any discrimination on the basis of such factors as ethnic origin, religion, citizenship, language, political stance, gender, or age. IUPAP should only sponsor conferences and events at institutions and in countries that uphold this principle. If scientists are excluded from attending IUPAP-sponsored international conferences by a host institution or country on the basis of any of these factors, IUPAP should register its concern at the highest level of that institution or country, and should not sponsor any future events in that country until such exclusions have been eliminated. [ Section 1. (http://iupap.org/sponsored-conferences/conference-policies/)]

Harassment at Conferences: It is the policy of the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) that all participants at an IUPAP-supported Conference will enjoy a comfortable experience, and that they will treat each other with respect at all times. The conference organisers will appoint two advisors at the conference who will consult with those who have suffered from harassment and who will suggest ways of redressing their problems, and an advisor who will counsel those accused of harassment. [Section 4 IUPAP Conference Policies, weblink (http://iupap.org/sponsored-conferences/conference-policies/)].