Next Generation Triggers
Innovative computing technologies for data acquisition and processing
for the High-Luminosity Large Hadron Collider and beyond
Our research
Experiment Trigger Systems
ATLAS and CMS experts in NextGen develop new workflows and data processing techniques to increase the sensitivity of future particle physics triggers
Heterogeneous Computing
NextGen develops and benchmarks software and techniques to exploit accelerated computing architectures keeping in mind cost and energy efficiency
Artificial Intelligence
NextGen investigates the use of AI technologies to improve the experiments’ physics impact leveraging massive data throughput pipelines and large-scale models
Physics Simulation
Theoretical physicists and software engineers in NextGen look at new event generators techniques to improve simulation and detection of exotic signatures
Education and Training
NextGen works with the High-Energy Physics community and computer science experts to provide new generations of scientists with the right skills for tomorrow’s challenges
News & Events
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European AI for Fundamental Physics Conference 2025
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The second edition of the European AI for Fundamental Physics Conference (EuCAIFCon 2025) will take place in Cagliari, Italy, from June 16 to June 20, 2025. This event serves as a platform for researchers across different fields of fundamental physics to explore the latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning and how they…
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1st NGT Hackathon – April 7-11, 2025 at CERN Ideasquare
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The first NGT Hackathon will take place from April 7 to April 11, 2025, at IdeaSquare, CERN. This event offers a hands-on opportunity for participants to collaborate, share knowledge, and explore new computing solutions in a focused, distraction-free environment. Participants will work in teams of 4-6 people, selecting one of the following challenges: This hackathon…
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Fast Machine Learning for Science Conference 2025
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The Fast Machine Learning for Science Conference 2025 will take place from September 1–5, 2025, at ETH Zurich, bringing together researchers and industry experts to explore the latest advancements in machine learning (ML) for scientific discovery. As experimental techniques advance, generating increasingly complex and high-resolution datasets, machine learning (ML) has quickly become a fundamental tool…
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ISOTDAQ 2025 – International School of Trigger and Data Acquisition
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ISOTDAQ 2025 is back for its 15th edition, offering a unique opportunity for students and early-career researchers in physics, engineering, and computing to dive into the world of data acquisition for physics experiments. From small-scale laboratory setups to the massive detectors at the LHC, the school provides a hands-on learning experience, bridging theory and practice…
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Advancing Quantum Simulation and Computing for High-Energy Physics – TH Institute in collaboration with NGT
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The intersection of quantum simulation, quantum computation, and high-energy physics (HEP) is opening new frontiers in scientific discovery. This year, the CERN’S TH Institutes, organized in collaboration with CERN Quantum Technology Initiative (QTI) and NextGen Triggers (NGT), will bring together experts from these fields to explore how quantum technologies can revolutionize fundamental physics research. The…
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Join the 17th Thematic CERN School of Computing on Machine Learning!
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Machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) are becoming essential tools in scientific research, revolutionizing the way we analyze data and develop computational techniques. To equip researchers with the latest advancements in ML applications, CERN is organizing the 17th Thematic CERN School of Computing (tCSC Machine Learning 2025), taking place from June 8 to 14,…