ngVLA International Science Conference 2026

Scientific Rationale

The next-generation Very Large Array (ngVLA) will open a transformative window on the Universe at centimeter and millimeter wavelengths, delivering unprecedented sensitivity and angular resolution. By bridging the gap between existing and near-future large-scale facilities such as ALMA and SKA-1, the ngVLA will uniquely probe key physical and chemical processes, including planet formation, star formation, the multiphase interstellar medium, and the growth of galaxies and supermassive black holes across cosmic time.

As the ngVLA project advances toward its next phase of development, it is timely to consolidate and expand the international science community, refine key science drivers, and explore synergies with other major observatories and space missions. This conference aims to bring together experts from a broad range of fields to share compelling science cases, identify new opportunities enabled by the ngVLA, and foster collaborations that will further strengthen the momentum of this next-generation facility. We particularly encourage the participation of early-career researchers and students, who will be the primary users of the ngVLA in the coming decades.