October 20-23, 2026

EuroNanoLab Experts School

Building European Excellence in Nanofabrication

The inaugural Lithography Experts School marks a major milestone for the EuroNanoLab consortium, establishing a premier platform to advance lithography expertise across Europe. This foundational event strengthens the four core pillars that define our mission:

Enhance excellence by building superior processing competence in advanced lithography techniques.

Share competencies by defining European standards in cleanroom procedures and lithography best practices.

Accelerate research by enabling process exchange and providing a single access point to micro- and nanofabrication research infrastructure and expertise.

Strengthen cooperation by building an alliance between scientists and micro- and nanofabrication experts.

Expert-Led Education and Knowledge Exchange

Internationally recognised academic and industrial lithography specialists will deliver lectures covering the full spectrum of modern lithography: from fundamental principles and resist chemistry to advanced patterning techniques, process simulation, and cutting-edge applications across multiple technology nodes.

The school creates a dedicated space for lithography experts to connect, exchange ideas, discuss recent breakthroughs and technical challenges, and explore emerging advances in lithography equipment and processing technologies. By bringing together the European nanofabrication community, the 1st Lithography Experts School establishes a foundation for sustained collaboration and accelerated innovation in one of the most critical technologies for next-generation device fabrication.

The EuroNanoLab Expert School Lithography is the flagship educational initiative from our network, bringing together researchers, PhD students, early-career scientists, and industry professionals to explore the present and future of lithography technologies. This inaugural school represents our commitment to fostering excellence in nanofabrication through hands-on training and knowledge exchange.

Over four intensive days in Braga, Portugal, participants will engage with:

Foundational & Advanced Techniques: Optical, laser, and electron-beam lithography

Hands-On Training: Limited-capacity sessions designed for non-expert participants to build practical skills.

Cutting-edge Approaches: Nanoimprint lithography (NIL), interference lithography, greyscale, and emerging alternative techniques.

Cleanroom Tours: Expert-led facility tours showcasing world-class nanofabrication infrastructure.

Sustainability Focus: Green materials and sustainable practices in lithography.

Networking & Collaboration: Direct engagements with leading lithography experts and peers across Europe's nanotechnology ecosystem.

Who should attend?

This event welcomes the entire European nanotechnology community and beyond:

  • Academic researchers seeking to expand their expertise or discover new techniques

  • Industry professionals driving innovation in nanofabrication

  • Cleanroom managers and technical experts wanting to strengthen their competencies

  • Anyone passionate about the future of micro- and nanotechnology

  • PhD students and early-career researchers exploring lithography technologies

Why Attend?

  • Learn from leading experts in lithography across Europe's premier nanofabrication centres

  • Explore emerging technologies, including nanoimprint lithography, interference lithography, and sustainable materials

  • Build your professional network with researchers and industry partners across the European nanotechnology ecosystem

  • Access world-class facilities through exclusive cleanroom tours

  • Be part of a growing movement toward green and sustainable nanofabrication practices

  • Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge techniques and equipment

All participants are eligible to receive a certificate of participation. Please indicate your preference during registration.

Speakers

  • Dr. Andreas Gejl Madsen

    Researcher and engineer at the Syddansk Universitet (SDU in Denmark)

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  • Dr. Helmut Schift

    Head of the Polymer Nanotechnology Group in the Laboratory for Micro- and Nanotechnology at the Paul Scherrer Institut

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  • Prof. Dr. Jesper Glückstad

    Professor & Head of SDU Photonics Engineering, Univ. Southern Denmark

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  • Søren Isaksen

    CEO of Copenhagen Microsystems

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  • Prof. Dr. Stefano L. Oscurato

    Professor & Lead of Holo-Lithography Research Group at the Department of Physics “Ettore Pancini”, University of Naples Federico II

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  • Professor Yoshio Mita

    Full professor of the Department of  Electrical Engineering and Information Systems (EEIS)

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What is EuroNanoLab?

EuroNanoLab is a distributed research infrastructure uniting more than 40 state-of-the-art academic nanofabrication centres across Europe. Our mission is to accelerate research in micro- and nanotechnology by transforming a fragmented landscape of national facilities into an integrated, collaborative knowledge base that drives scientific excellence and innovation.

As a collective of leading European cleanrooms, EuroNanoLab offers a single point of access to cutting-edge expertise, world-class equipment, and shared knowledge — enabling researchers, students, and industry partners to achieve breakthroughs faster and more efficiently.

EuroNanoLab strives to provide:

  • New nanofabrication systems capable of fabricating more complex micro- and nanodevices, by integrating the specialised contributions of multiple cleanrooms to accelerate high-impact scientific projects.

  • Coordinated user access to world-class nanofabrication equipment, expertise, technology development, and a shared knowledge base through a central hub.

  • Multidisciplinary outreach and novel nanofabrication building blocks, co-defined with leading experts across key scientific communities: quantum technologies, 2D materials, nanobiosciences, neuromorphic computing, and astronomy and space exploration.

  • Fast technology transfer to start-ups and SMEs.

EuroNanoLab contributes to innovative solutions for societal challenges in energy, environment, transport, health, and general well-being. Achieving ESFRI landmark status will further strengthen EuroNanoLab's recognition at both national and international levels.

EuroNanoLab's model draws inspiration from the NNIN — the US distributed infrastructure of academic cleanrooms established in 2004. EuroNanoLab’s core partners include cleanroom networks that have been working with this model for over 15 years (Sweden, the Netherlands, France, and Norway).

TUESDAY - OCTOBER 20

TimeTitlePresenter
08:30Welcome to INL with coffee/tea
09:00School opening ceremonyTBD
09:45EuroNanoLab organisationTBD
10:30Coffee break
11:00Talk #1TBD
11:45Talk #2TBD
12:30Lunch buffet
13:30Talk #3TBD
14:15Talk #4TBD
15:00Coffee break
15:30Talk #5TBD
16:15Talk #6TBD
17:00Cleanroom tours

WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 21

TimeTitlePresenter
08:30Coffee/tea
09:00Talk #7TBD
09:45Talk #8TBD
10:30Coffee break
11:00Talk #9TBD
11:45Talk #10TBD
12:30Lunch buffet
13:30Talk #11TBD
14:15Talk #12TBD
15:00Coffee break
15:30Talk #13TBD
16:15Talk #14TBD
17:00Cleanroom tours
18:00Free time
19:00 - 22:00School dinner

THURSDAY - OCTOBER 22

TimeTitlePresenter
08:30Coffee/tea
09:00Talk #15TBD
09:45Talk #16TBD
10:30Coffee break
11:00Talk #17TBD
11:45Talk #18TBD
12:30Lunch buffet
13:30Talk #19TBD
14:15Talk #20TBD
15:00School closing ceremonyTBD
15:30Coffee break
16:15Cleanroom tours
17:00Cleanroom tours

FRIDAY - OCTOBER 23

TimeTitlePresenter
08:30Coffee/tea
09:00Students hands-on trainingMNF staff
09:45Students hands-on trainingMNF staff
10:30Coffee break
11:00Students hands-on trainingMNF staff
11:45Students hands-on trainingMNF staff
12:30Lunch buffet
13:00FarewellTBD

Preliminary Programme

Register now to secure your place in this inaugural event.

Spaces are limited, particularly for hands-on training sessions and cleanroom tours.

All participants are eligible to receive a certificate of participation. Please indicate your preference during registration.

Accommodation

Braga offers a range of accommodation options to suit different budgets and preferences.

We have compiled a selection of recommended hotels and guesthouses conveniently located near the venue. For the full list and booking details, please visit our accommodation page.

Venue

The INL International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, located in Braga (North of Portugal), was founded by the governments of Portugal and Spain under an international legal framework to perform interdisciplinary research and deploy and articulate nanotechnology for the benefit of society.

INL aims to become the worldwide hub for nanotechnology, addressing society’s grand challenges.

INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory

Av. Mestre José Veiga
4715-330 Braga | Portugal

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Our sponsors

Gold sponsor (€2000):

  • Logo displayed on the conference website and event banners

  • Exhibition booth in the social area

  • Course included in the official programme

  • One full registration*

Silver sponsor (€1000):

  • Logo displayed on the conference website and event banners

*Additional guests may register for a fee of €300.

Gold


Local supporters


Scientific and Organisational Committees

  • José Rodrigues

    Micro and Nanofabrication Facility Lead

    International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory

  • Joana Santos

    Micro and Nanofabrication Facility Engineer: Lithography Specialist

    International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory

  • Ivan Prieto

    Head of Micro and Nanofabrication Facility

    International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory

  • Laurent Mazenq

    Researcher / Coordination support for the EuroNanoLab Litho Expert Group

    LAAS-CNRS (FR)

  • Alessandro Cian

    Researcher / Coordination support for the EuroNanoLab Litho Expert Group

    Fondazione Bruno Kessler (IT)

  • Mario Malerba

    Researcher / Coordination support for the EuroNanoLab Litho Expert Group

    National Metrology Institute of Italy (IT)

  • Nathalie Bardou

    Researcher / Coordination support for the EuroNanoLab Litho Expert Group

    C2N-CNRS (FR)

Let’s talk!

For any queries, please contact the Conference Team. Fill in the form, and we will be in touch soon!

INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory

Av. Mestre José Veiga
4715-330 Braga | Portugal

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