9th International Conference | September 7-11, 2026 | Aix-les-Bains, France

FLAIR 2026 marks the ninth edition of this international conference series, originally established in 2007 by Francesco D'Amato and Peter Werle. This gathering unites researchers from industrial and academic institutions worldwide to advance research initiatives and field laser applications focused on sensitive and selective molecular species detection and related measurements through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Conference Vision

FLAIR provides a unique platform featuring comprehensive overview lectures delivered by leading international experts, with particular emphasis on integrative and multidisciplinary approaches. The conference showcases presentations and posters from laser detection specialists alongside researchers actively engaged in diverse application fields—including atmospheric monitoring, industrial process control, biomedicine, combustion science, and quantum sensing. These contributors bring extensive knowledge of measurement challenges in industrial and research environments, creating valuable dialogue between theoretical expertise and practical implementation.

Program Highlights

The conference features dedicated industry sessions and exhibitions that enable our commercial partners to present the latest advances in commercial laser systems. Additionally, carefully planned social events foster an collaborative atmosphere that encourages meaningful discussions and interactions among researchers across different scientific disciplines.

Conference Details

FLAIR 2026, under the joint leadership of chairs Erik Kerstel and Francesco D'Amato, will take place September 7-11, 2026, in the beautiful setting of Aix-les-Bains, France. This edition will be conducted entirely as an in-person event, maximizing opportunities for direct collaboration and networking.

The conference is organized under the auspices of the French CNRS, with administrative support provided by the Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire de Physique de l'Université Grenoble Alpes.