The XX International Scientific Conference of Young Scientists and Specialists (AYSS-2016) will be held on 14-18 March 2016 and will be dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research. The Conference is held annually and attended by students, PhD students, young scientists and specialists from scientific centers over the world. The proceedings will be published. The papers recommended by the Competition Committee will be submitted for publication in refereed journals. Participation in the Conference is confirmed by a certificate.