October 6-10, 2025 | Getty Center, Los Angeles
NEWS
SR2A 2025 SPECIAL ISSUE
We welcome contributions to the forthcoming Special Issue “Synchrotron Radiation in Art and Archaeology” in the Journal of Synchrotron Radiation.
Deadline and more details will be posted here soon.
PROGRAM
We are happy to announce that the SR2A 2025 Program is available here: Program
INVITED SPEAKERS
We are happy to announce that the SR2A 2025 Keynote Lectures will be delivered by:
Dr. Matthias Alfeld | TUDelft
Smart*Light – The Dutch Compact Inverse Compton Source – Design, First Light and early experiments Abstract
Dr. Uwe Bergmann | University of Wisconsin-Madison
Chemical Mapping and Carbon Speciation Analysis of Ancient Materials with X-ray Spectroscopy Abstract
Dr. Lisa Van Loon | Western University
Mint Condition: A Journey from Sardis to the Snack Machine Abstract
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE NOW
We are happy to inform you that Early Bird Registration will be available until July 20, 2025.
The Scientific Program, including keynote lectures, will be posted soon.
EMERGING PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR
Are you an emerging professional interested in the use of synchrotron and neutron applications to cultural heritage studies? Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the Emerging Professional Seminar.
SAVE THE DATE
The 2025 edition of the Synchrotron Radiation and Neutrons in Art and Archaeology International Conference will be held on October 6-10, 2025 at the Getty Center, Los Angeles.
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce the next edition of the SR2A conference. The event will offer a platform for discussing and explore recent advancements and applications of synchrotron radiation in the field of cultural heritage studies.
The 3-day event will take place on October 7-9, 2025.
Hosted by Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource and Getty Conservation Institute, the conference program will offer keynotes and lectures on technical advancement in instrumentation and analysis, and recent applications to cultural heritage materials.
The Emerging Professionals Community will have the opportunity to engage in a dedicated Seminar on October 6, 2025.
A Data Analysis workshop will be available upon registration after the conference on October 10, 2025.
SR2A 2025 brings together archaeologists, conservation and materials scientists, conservators, and researchers from all disciplines with experience in large-scale research facilities, as well as curators, cultural heritage managers, art historians, and potential users of synchrotrons. The conference will offer a unique and highly stimulating environment for discussion and networking on the innovative use of synchrotron and neutron radiation to investigate cultural heritage materials and artifacts.
We acknowledge that the land Getty inhabits today was once known as Tovaangar, the home of the Gabrieleño/Tongva people. We show our respects to the Gabrieleño/Tongva people, as well as all First People, past, present, and future, and honor their labor as original caretakers of this land. Getty commits to building relationships with the Gabrieleño/Tongva community. We invite you to acknowledge the history of this land and join us in caring for it.
