<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div><div>Dear XeSAT2026 attendees,</div><div><br></div><div>XeSAT is now about a month away, and we look forward to welcoming you to Vancouver. Please see the following updates:</div><div><br></div><div><b>Timetable</b></div><div>The timetable has been published: <a href="https://indico.triumf.ca/event/803/timetable/#20260519">https://indico.triumf.ca/event/803/timetable/#20260519</a></div><div>If you require any changes to your scheduled contribution, please let us know as soon as possible.</div><div><div>Invited talks are 30 minutes total, including questions (25 min talk + 5 min Q&A).</div><div>Contributed talks are 15 minutes total (12 min talk + 3 min Q&A).</div></div><div><br></div><div><b>Registration</b></div><div>The fee payment system (<a href="https://mis.triumf.ca/events/event.jsf?confcode=XeSAT2026">https://mis.triumf.ca/events/event.jsf?confcode=XeSAT2026</a>) is scheduled to close on <b>April 20</b>. A few participants have not yet completed their payment. If this applies to you, please proceed as soon as possible.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Rooms at TRIUMF House</b></div><div><b>Three rooms</b> remain available. We have extended the hold until<b> April 20 (</b>evening, CET).</div><div>If you still require accommodation, please follow the instructions below before April 20. After this time, the hold will be released and the instructions will no longer be valid; you may then contact <a href="mailto:housing@triumf.ca">housing@triumf.ca</a> directly.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Industry Panel</b></div><div>An industry panel featuring xenon gas suppliers will take place on Thursday. For compliance reasons, questions must be vetted in advance. Please submit your questions via this <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k2xdwcD8sxiANqmZ2BfzrDXrK_9w-PjUFbaq-2HKH2s/edit?tab=t.0">Google Doc </a>by <b><u>May 1</u></b>.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Excursions</b></div><div>Excursions are planned for Wednesday, highlighting the cultural heritage and natural beauty of the Canadian west coast.</div><div>You can preview the options here: <a href="https://indico.triumf.ca/event/803/page/576-excursions">https://indico.triumf.ca/event/803/page/576-excursions</a></div><div>Ground transportation will be organized between venues. Participants who wish may also walk between locations along a scenic beach, so we recommend bringing suitable walking shoes. More details will be provided closer to the event start date.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Things to Do in Vancouver</b></div><div>If you are extending your stay or looking for activities on the free evening on Thursday or on Friday afternoon, please see:</div><div><a href="https://indico.triumf.ca/event/803/page/538-what-to-do-in-vancouver-and-surroundings">https://indico.triumf.ca/event/803/page/538-what-to-do-in-vancouver-and-surroundings</a></div><div><br></div><div>We will send another update closer to the workshop. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact us at <a href="mailto:xesat2026@triumf.ca">xesat2026@triumf.ca</a> with any questions.</div><div><br></div><div>Best regards,</div><div>The XeSAT2026 Organizing Committee</div></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div>***********</div><div>Instructions to book a room at TRIUMF house</div><div><br></div><div><div>- Click the link –<a href="http://secure.webrez.com/hotel/3850">secure.webrez.com/hotel/3850</a></div><div><br></div><div>- You must enter the TRIUMF group code <b>XeSAT2602 </b>to view availability and rates. </div><div><br></div><div>- Please note that the group code is only valid for the dates between May 15-23, 2026 (if you wish and assuming TRIUMF house availabilities you might be able to extend your stay by sending an email to <a href="mailto:housing@triumf.ca">housing@triumf.ca</a>)</div><div><br></div><div>- Select the room you wish to book.</div><div><br></div><div>Credit card is required to book a room. There is no charges at the time of booking. Full payment is due upon arrival.</div><div>In case of questions regarding the rooms please contact <a href="mailto:housing@triumf.ca">housing@triumf.ca</a></div></div><div><br></div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"></div><div><br></div></body></html>