This year’s meeting will bring together over 300 participants from academia, industry, and the synchrotron community. It marks two major milestones: 10 years since our first beamline became operational and 40 years of scientific activity at MAX IV. The theme will focus on MAX4U – the planned upgrade of the 3 GeV storage ring – and the future of our scientific mission. We are honoured to welcome Jean Daillant, Director General of ESRF, as keynote speaker.