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CryoUsers Conference 2026 University of Manchester

7 Sep 2026
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The University of Manchester, 7th - 9th September 2026

The University of Manchester CryoUsers Conference

 

CryoUsers is Technician based and started over 30 years ago, when many UK Universities purchased helium liquefiers; varying degrees of operational success led the technical staff to gather together and share operational experiences, the meeting has grown and now includes facility and laboratory cryogenics, it is a great forum to discuss issues, problems, ideas and meet related industrial suppliers.

CryoUsers has a 34-year history, it was initially a forum that bought technicians together that were operating Helium liquefiers and Helium recovery systems in universities and research establishments. This enabled them to network and share their operational experiences. The meeting has grown and now includes facility and laboratory cryogenics and is strongly supported by key industrial partners. The CryoUsers aim is to promote training, cooperation and knowledge sharing of Helium systems and Cryogenics across research establishments and industry.

CryoUsers 2026 will take place at the University of Manchester in the Schuster Building with Ensuite Halls accommodation a short walk away at Canterbury Court; Mondays evening buffet, all meals and coffee are included.

Manchester Conferences have secured the Manchester Museum for our Tuesday evening 4 course banquet; the Museum is a short walk from the venue.

Tickets are now available for delegates and sponsors via Eventbrite, please use this link

Joining instructions and Itinerary are to follow! 

If you need anything else, please do not hesitate to contact us through [email protected]

25 Years of CryoUsers Meetings

CryoUsers meetings started over 25 years ago, when many of the UK Universities purchased helium liquefiers; varying degrees of operational success led the technical staff responsible for operating the liquefiers to gather together and share operational experiences.

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CryoUsers Conference 2026

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The Last CryoUsers Conference

The Delegates and Sponsors arrived on the Monday afternoon and shared coffee and an evening meal before the full meeting Manchesterstarted on the Tuesday. The meeting began with an address to all by the organising committee followed by a full program of talks, highlighted below.

SIVL and Polycold Cascade Systems | Steve Alford & Richard Booth, GRE 

GRE has developed many different applications to enable delivery of a wide range of projects, which includes, designing, manufacturing and testing (including x ray coded welding) of bespoke systems, including, liquid nitrogen systems where bespoke designs have been produced to ensure liquid nitrogen at the valve avoiding flash gas heating the system. GRE also provide helium systems. 

GRE use a LIDAR system which scans and essentially provides a detailed lay out which avoids using manual measurements reducing the risk of human error, this means everything can be confidently made off site to help with installation. 

GRE have also invested in a PumpManchester Foods and flush automated system where components can be left overnight within a 100C oven to ensure all moisture has been removed. 

There was also a presentation on an Auto cascade refrigerator which utilises a single compressor and multiple refrigerants on a closed cycle system to achieve temperatures down to -80°C. This system can be automated to ensure temperatures can be available at certain times. The system is portable and can be used at different sites. A cost comparison was provided against the use of liquid nitrogen. 

 

 

 

CryoUsers Constitution.pdf

CryoUsers 2024 Conference Summary

CryoUsers 2022 Conference Summary.pdf

CryoUsers 2019 Conference Summary

Cryousers 2017 Conference Summary

Our Sponsors

Logos of the CryoUsers Conference sponsors

History

CryoUsers meetings started over 25 years ago, when many of the UK Universities purchased helium liquefiers; varying degrees of operational success led the technical staff responsible for operating the liquefiers to gather together and share operational experiences.

The first event was hosted by Lancaster in 1991 and was a clear success, not only in sharing experience, but in establishing a network with its own identity and strong interconnecting bonds. Industry also recognises the merits of CryoUsers as an influential group in the marketplace.  

The CryoUsers Group has continued to meet every two years, moving to a different venue each time. The gathering has evolved to include a range of talks, networking opportunities and an industrial sponsors’ exhibition.

 

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