HYBRID - Argonne Outloud ⚡️ Beacons of Discovery

***** NOTE: THIS IS A THIRD PARTY EVENT! YOU MUST REGISTER WITH ARGONNE TO ATTEND IN PERSON OR ONLINE. NOTE THE VISITOR SECURITY REQUIREMENTS TO ATTEND, AND THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THOSE THAT ARE NOT US CITIZENS.
All can attend the online presentation. *****

Hybrid event — attend in person or online

Information & registration:
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Thursday, March 5, 2026
6:00–7:15 p.m. CT

Argonne National Laboratory
TCS Conference Center (Building 240)
9700 S. Cass Ave.
Lemont, IL 60439

This event will also be livestreamed.
Argonne National Laboratory is where some of the world’s most pressing problems are solved through science, technology and innovation. Tackling big challenges requires big tools. Argonne’s world-class user facilities are the foundation of countless groundbreaking discoveries and advancements, bringing together Argonne scientists, academic researchers, government and industry leaders.

Argonne is home to six cutting-edge research user facilities, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). That includes one of the brightest X-ray light sources in the world as well as some of the fastest AI supercomputers. These top-tier tools dramatically accelerate research and provide insights that would otherwise be impossible.

More than 8,000 guest researchers from around the globe visit each year to use these tools, making Argonne one of the largest user research communities among the country’s 17 national labs.

The discoveries made with these specialized research tools touch our everyday lives in remarkable ways, from rapid advancements in cellphones, computers and cybersecurity to breakthroughs in modern medicine and pharmaceuticals.

In the next installment of our OutLoud Lecture Series, discover how these incredible tools are driving innovation, making groundbreaking contributions to science and adding value to your life.
Featured speakers:

• Sean L. Jones (Moderator)

Deputy Laboratory Director for Science and Technology

• Connie Pfeiffer

User Program Manager,
Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM)

• Katherine Riley

Director of Science,
Argonne Leadership Computing Facility (ALCF)

• Stefan Vogt

Associate Director, X-Ray Science,
Advanced Photon Source (APS)

The OutLoud Public Lecture Series is dedicating 2026 to celebrating 80 Years of Impact, as Argonne marks its 80th anniversary. Join us throughout the year as we commemorate this milestone with engaging special segments, exciting giveaways and a few surprises.
This is a hybrid event. You can attend either in person or virtually. Once the limit for in-person attendees is reached, you are still welcome to attend the event virtually.
NOTE: If you are NOT a U.S. citizen, and plan to attend in person, please complete this form first (link opens in a new browser tab) and then return to this page to complete your registration.