ESnet operates the DOE’s sole high-performance data network for scientific research and is a key contributor to the American Science Cloud (AmSC) platform for the Genesis Mission. Confab is traditionally ESnet's largest user meeting, focused on how we codesign the future of integrated science. This year, Confab26 is being held in collaboration with the AmSC Program Office.
Because space is limited, this invitation-only event is restricted to AmSC and federal leadership, participants in the AmSC demos, ESCC members, and invited EJFAT users.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
9:00AM–5:00PM Plenary Sessions for Genesis, American Science Cloud, and Innovative Science and Networking
5:30PM–7:30PM Working Dinner & Keynote
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
8:00AM Breakfast & On-Site Check In
9:00AM–5:00PM AmSC Infrastructure Partner Demos and Special Interest Topics
Thursday, May 14, 2026
8:00AM Breakfast & On-Site Check In
9:00AM–5:00PM AmSC Infrastructure Partner Demos and Special Interest Topics
9:00AM–5:00PM Other Breakout Meetings
ESnet Site Coordinators Committee (ESCC) Meeting
EJFAT User Meeting
Other DOE Working Meeting TBD
Confab26 will be held at the Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Hotel & Executive Meeting Center in Rockville, Maryland, within daily commuting distance of Germantown.
Confab26 is the fourth Confab event. Learn more about past Confab events:
Confab25 (April 2025) program and feature story