Over the past decade, the Center for Bright Beams has been a leader in designing new materials to improve the performance of particle accelerators. CBB scientists apply advanced materials science to the devices that produce and accelerate beams, which operate in extreme conditions and must deliver performance at the edge of materials feasibility. The inaugural Materials for Bright Beams Workshop, held at Cornell University, marked a major milestone—bringing together researchers from across disciplines to dive into the science and chart the future of materials for accelerators.