Since the start of full scientific operations in 2011, ALMA has delivered transformative results across a wide range of astrophysical fields. These achievements have been supported by sustained, community-driven development efforts. Over the past decade, the East Asian community has worked closely with international partners, holding a series of workshops to identify long-term priorities. These efforts culminated in the formulation of the ALMA Development Roadmap, which defines key scientific goals and capability enhancements to be pursued toward the 2030s.
To further expand the frontiers of astronomy, it is essential to begin discussing scientific and technical goals that look toward the 2040s and beyond. This workshop will serve as a kick-off meeting for the East Asian ALMA community to explore long-term perspectives for future millimeter/submillimeter interferometers, under concepts often referred to as "ALMA2040", "Beyond WSU", or "ALMA3". We will invite ambitious, forward-looking presentations from both science and technology perspectives and encourage contributed talks to gather a broad range of ideas from the community. This workshop aims to gather broad input, stimulate cross-disciplinary discussion, and lay the groundwork for a shared long-term vision to guide future planning and development.
The EA ALMA Data Analysis Workshop is a joint data-reduction event among Japan, Taiwan, and Korea, designed to promote collaboration and skill development among young astronomers in East Asia. Participants work in groups to learn interferometric techniques, including advanced topics such as self-calibration and data combination. Building on the successful EA ALMA Data Analysis Workshops held at Seoul National University in 2024, and Kagoshima University in 2025, we will host the third EA ALMA Data Analysis Workshop to further facilitate collaboration and skill development across the region. Through structured group work guided by experienced supervisors, this workshop aims to foster close interaction and knowledge exchange among early-career researchers.
East Asian ALMA Community Workshop: ALMA2040 Science and Technology Perspectives
July 15 (pm) – July 17, 2026
East Asian ALMA Data Analysis Workshop 2026
July 13 – July 15 (am), 2026
Large Seminar Room, NAOJ Mitaka (in-person)
ALMA Project, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan