Hi Ann, My name is Claire Deal, and I’m working closely with Kristin Stevens, Executive Director of both the American Crystallographic Association and IUCr2026, LLC. I’m reaching out as we prepare for the upcoming IUCr Congress, taking place in Calgary in August 2026. Our shared goal is to make this Congress a truly global and inclusive gathering, and we’re eager to build strong connections with associations around the world. We hope to keep you informed about key developments and create meaningful opportunities for participation and volunteer engagement. We’d greatly appreciate your support with two things: 1. Share the IUCr 2026 Website<https://www.iucr2026.org/> Please share our Congress website with your members and encourage them to complete the Expression of Interest form. This ensures that anyone interested can stay up to date with Congress news and opportunities. 2. Promote Volunteer Involvement We’re expanding our IUCr2026 volunteer team! If any of your members are interested in contributing to the planning or execution of the Congress, we welcome them to connect with me directly at cdeal@amercrystalassn.org, or with Kristin Stevens at kstevens@amercrystalassn.org. Your support in spreading the word will be invaluable as we work to create a Congress that is welcoming, representative, and impactful for the global crystallographic community. Thank you so much and I look forward to collaborating with you. All the best Claire [A blue and white logo Description automatically generated] Claire Deal she/her/hers cdeal@amercrystalassn.org<mailto:%20%20cdeal@amercrystalassn.org> Headquarters: 700 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, NY Office: 716.898.8692 | Cell: 716.698.7265 [A blue circle with a white letter f Description automatically generated] [A blue circle with white letters Description automatically generated] [A white butterfly in a blue circle Description automatically generated] [A blue and white x Description automatically generated]