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APS Division of Particles and Fields (DPF), July 20-24, 2026 at Fermilab

The 2026 edition of the APS Division of Particles and Fields (DPF) meeting will be held at Fermilab on July 20-24, 2026.

Registration is now open. Please note May 20 registration deadline for non-US citizens.

Abstract submission for parallel talks and posters is now open at https://indico.fnal.gov/event/72820/abstracts/

The Fermilab Users and Affiliates Meeting will be held on the overlapping Friday, July 24, 2026 https://indico.fnal.gov/event/73552/

Please note that low-cost housing ($50/night) will be available in dormitories at nearby Benedictine University.

A limited number of student travel awards will be available: https://indico.fnal.gov/event/72820/page/4422-student-travel-awards

Important deadlines:

  • Abstract submission deadline: May 11, 2026
  • In‑Person Registration (Non‑U.S. Citizens): May 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM CST
  • In‑Person Registration (U.S. Citizens): June 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM CST
  • Virtual Registration: July 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM CST

Meeting Website

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Ringdown in Lisbon, October 19-21 2026

Ringdown-focussed workshops have been held in New York in February 2022 and in Copenhagen in August 2024. For the growing community of people working on this topic, we plan to have the next meeting in 2026.

In the last year, the realm of black hole quasi-normal modes have been more vibrant than ever. The large number of updates is recognisable in the rise of a vibrant, young and motivated community that is pushing the boundaries of where we can test the nature of black holes with gravitational waves observations. The aim of this workshop is to give a space to this community for relaxed discussion session and fostering the birth of collaborations.

If you want to participate to the workshop, please fill in the registration form. Please be aware that the maximum number of partecipants is 100 and priority is given to invited participants. You will need manual confirmation from the organisers to finalise the registration.

Local Organising Commitee

Nicola Franchini, David Hilditch, Rita Sousa

Scientific Organising Commitee

Emanuele Berti, Vitor Cardoso, Gregorio Carullo, Nicola Franchini, David Hilditch

Speakers and Chairs

Marina de Amicis (Perimeter Institute)
Macarena Lagos (Universidad Andres Bello)
Mark H. Y. Cheung (Princeton Univerity) [TBC]Neev Khera (Guelph University)
Lorena Magaña Zertuche (Niels Bohr Institute)
Costantino Pacilio (Università “La Sapienza” of Rome)
Paolo Arnaudo (Southampton University)
Adrien Kuntz (Instituto Superior Técnico)
Marina David (Leuven University)
Jutta Kunz (Oldenburg University)
Joao Cavalcante (ABC Federal University)
Hayato Motohashi (Tokyo Metropolitan University)
Joachim Pomper (Università di Pisa)
Ling Sun (Australian National University)
Chantal Pitte (SISSA)
Alessandra Buonanno (Max Planck Institute – Potsdam)

Workshop Website

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Gravitational Waves at the Fin del Mundo, January 11-22 2027, Universidad Central La Serena

Since the historic first detection in September 2015, gravitational wave observations have become routine, with the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA network now detecting approximately one black hole merger every three days and having captured around 300 events to date. The future promises even more: next-generation detectors like the Einstein Telescope and Cosmic Explorer are expected to detect hundreds of thousands to millions of compact binary coalescences per year. These observations enable tests of fundamental physics in strong-gravity regimes, insights into the nature of compact objects and the evolution of stars, probes of cosmological evolution, and opens the possibility of multi-messenger astrophysics.

Join us for the 4th Gravitational Wave School in Chile (January 11-15), continuing a proud tradition of training a new generation of latin-american scientists in this growing and exciting research field. This time, the event will be followed by the international conference Gravitational Waves at the Fin del Mundo (January 18-22), inviting world-leading experts in strong-field gravitational physics and astrophysics.

These events will be held at Universidad Central in La Serena, Chile. La Serena is a charming seaside, in a region renowned for its pisco production and tropical papayas. Most importantly, La Serena serves as the gateway to some of the world’s most important astronomical facilities, including Vera C. Rubin Observatory, Cerro Tololo, Gemini, Las Campanas, and La Silla—making it the perfect location to explore the future of gravitational wave astrophysics.

4th Gravitational Wave School: Lecturers

Thomas Sotiriou (University of Nottingham)
Katerina Chatzioannou (Caltech)
Alessandra Corsi (Johns Hopkins University)
Pablo Marchant (Ghent University)

Gravitational Waves at the Fin del Mundo: Invited Speakers

Max Bañados (Catholic University of Chile)
*Clécio R. Bom (Brazilian Center for Physics Research)
Vitor Cardoso (Niels Bohr Institute)
Cecilia Chirenti (University of Maryland)
Katy Clough (Queen Mary University of London)
Anuradha Gupta (University of Mississippi)
Natalia Korsakova (Université Côte d’Azur)
Luis Lehner (Perimeter Institute)
Caio Macedo (Federal University of Pará)
*Rafaella Margutti (University of California, Berkeley)
Nicolás Yunes (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)

*To be confirmed

School Website

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8th Black Hole Nepal Meeting, October 12-16 2026 in Kathmandu

The 8th BH Nepal meeting: Many Faces of Stellar-Mass Black Holes, which will take place in Kathmandu, Nepal, on 12-16 October 2026.
The aim of the conference is to bring together theorists and observers to discuss recent progress in the study of stellar-mass black holes, their formation and evolution, and their observational signatures across the electromagnetic spectrum and beyond.

The main scientific topics will include:

  • Black hole mergers,
  • Spin measurements and the spin controversy,
  • X-ray polarization,
  • Jets,
  • Extended TeV emission,
  • Collapsars,
  • Ultraluminous sources with black holes.

Important dates to come:

  • 2 March 2026: Registration opens
  • 2 March to 5 June 2026: Abstract submission
  • 26 June 2026: Announcement of selected abstracts
  • 21 August 2026: Deadline for hotel reservation with the venue

The number of participants is limited, so early registration is recommended.

Please find invited speakers and all other available information on the website: https://sites.google.com/view/bh-nepal-2026/home

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XVIIth Conference on Strong and Electroweak Matter 2026

The XVIIth Conference on Strong and Electroweak Matter 2026 will be held from 17–21 August 2026 at the University of Helsinki in Helsinki, Finland.

The conference will take place at the University of Helsinki Main Building. Information about the venue, including directions and accessibility details, can be found on the conference webpage: https://indico.global/event/14246/overview.

The scientific focus of the conference is the theory of the Standard Model and beyond at finite temperature and density, in and out of equilibrium, as well as applications to relativistic heavy-ion collisions, astrophysics, and cosmology.

The program will consist of a mix of invited (40+5 min.) and contributed (25+5 min.) talks — all plenary. In addition, there will be a poster session. During registration, participants may indicate whether they wish to contribute a talk or a poster. If the number of submitted talks exceeds the available slots, the local organising committee will allocate some contributions to the poster session.

Confirmed invited speakers are:

  • Dana Avramescu (Jyväskylä U.)
  • Simone Blasi (DESY)
  • Hannah Bossi (MIT, LNS)
  • Matteo Bresciani (Trinity Coll., Dublin)
  • Marcela Carena (Perimeter Inst.)
  • Lorenzo Gavassino (Cambridge U.)
  • Greg Jackson (SUBATECH)
  • Alberto Roper Pol (U. Geneva)
  • Kaapo Seppänen (U. Bern)
  • Bogumiła Świeżewska (Warsaw U.)
  • Anna Watts (U. Amsterdam)

There will be one free afternoon for excursions. Participants may choose between guided tours in Helsinki and a relaxing boat excursion. The conference dinner will take place in Suomenlinna, a historic sea fortress in Helsinki.

Important dates (UPDATED):

  • NEW Abstract submission deadline: May 25, 2026, 11:59 p.m. (EEST)
  • Registration deadline: June 7, 2026

Registration is available via the conference website:
https://indico.global/event/14246/registrations/4073/

The regular registration fee is 275 Euros. In addition, there is a limited amount of financial support for selected junior participants, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis based on a short justification provided during registration. All registered participants are understood to accept the conference code of conduct.

For inquiries, please use the contact information provided on the conference website.

We look forward to welcoming many of you to Helsinki in 2026!

Sincerely,
The Local Organising Committee

Sofia Blomqvist
Mark Hindmarsh
Hanna Lempiäinen
Heikki Mäntysaari
Risto Paatelainen (chair)
Tobias Rindlisbacher
Philipp Schicho
Satumaaria Sukuvaara
Aleksi Vuorinen

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GRAVITY@PRAGUE 2026, September 14-18 in Prague

This school will feature a set of advanced lecture courses around the theme of gravity given by experts in the field. The courses will be aimed at advanced graduate students and young postdocs with a strong interest in the theoretical aspect of gravity and applications of the theory to modelling the universe.

The school is co-organised by CEICO, a centre in the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences for research in cosmology, gravity and fundamental physics and the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics of Charles University in Prague. We are bringing together excellent lecturers from the global community and hope to foster a diverse audience. There will be limited space for the presentation of a poster, but no submitted talks by participants are planned.

There is no registration fee, and participants should arrange their own accommodation (see Venue).

Programme

LECTURERS

LECTURERTOPIC
Enrico Barausse
SISSA, Trieste		Compact Objects
Chris van den Broeck
NIKHEF, Amsterdam & Utrecht U.		Gravitational Waves
Agnès Fienga
Côte d’Azur Observatory		Tests of General Relativity
Ruth Gregory
King’s College London		Overview of Black Holes
Eugene Lim
King’s College London		Numerical Relativity
Robert Mann
Perimeter Institute & U. Waterloo		Approaches to Quantum Gravity
Simone Speziale
CPT, Marseille		Gravitational Charges and Isolated Horizons
Neil Turok
Edinburgh U & Perimeter Institute		Special Colloquium

School Website

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AIPHY School on AI and Bayesian inference at GSSI; October 5-9, 2026

Welcome to our intensive one-week doctoral school on Bayesian Statistics, a program designed to bridge the gap between foundational theory and the cutting edge of modern inference. This is the second edition of a series of schools on the use of AI and modern computing in Physics, building upon the foundations laid during the previous edition.

Over the course of five days, participants will start from the core principles of Bayesian Data Analysis to the advanced frontiers of Bayesian Neural Networks and Simulation-Based Inference.

Common pitfalls in application will be analysed and a flagship case study in the detection and characterisation of gravitational waves will be studied.

The schedule integrates extensive hands-on sessions after each lecture.

The program also features a free-of-charge half-day visit to the underground facility of the Laboratori Nazionali del Gran Sasso .

The school is offered with no registration fee and includes coffee breaks and lunches. Travel, dinner and accommodation are to be covered by participants.

Attendees are expected to check the previous knowledge page prior to attending the school.

Registration will close on June 30th. Please note that applicants must provide a short reference letter from their supervisor.

Lecturers

  • Eleni Tsaprazi (Paris Observatory)
  • Davide Valsecchi (ETH Zurich)
  • Alan Heavens (Imperial College London)
  • Filippo Santoliquido (Gran Sasso Science Institute)

Organising Committee

  • Martino Borsato (Unimib and INFN)
  • Pietro Govoni (Unimib and INFN)
  • Jan Harms (GSSI)
  • Ezio Previtali (Unimib and LNGS/INFN)
  • Tommaso Tabarelli de Fatis (Unimib and INFN)

School Website

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Asian Gravitational Wave Astronomy Meeting 2026 (AGWAM-2026), July 5-11 in Chiang-Mai, Thailand

The Asian Gravitational Wave Astronomy Meeting (AGWAM) 2026 will be held on July 5–11, 2026, at the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) in Chiang Mai, Thailand. This meeting aims to bring together students, early-career researchers, and experts across Asia and beyond to discuss recent developments in gravitational-wave (GW) astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology, and fundamental physics.  This meeting follows the successful APCTP-GW2025 program held at Academia Sinica, Taipei.

AGWAM-2026 is structured as an integrated six-day program with two complementary components, organised on alternating days to maximise interaction between early-career researchers (ECRs), students, and experts throughout the week.

The first component is a three-day student school, designed to provide a broad and accessible introduction to GW science. It will feature pedagogical lectures by leading experts and hands-on sessions covering key aspects of GW data analysis and observational techniques, such as pulsar timing.

The second component is a three-day technical workshop, focusing on current research topics and recent advances in the field.  It will include invited talks, contributed presentations, and open discussions, with a strong emphasis on fostering participation by ECRs. 

By alternating school days and workshop days, the program ensures that students and ECRs can engage closely with experts over the full week, moving seamlessly from foundational learning to cutting-edge research discussions.

The scientific program will cover a broad range of topics, including:

  • Pulsar Timing Arrays (PTAs) & Their Transformative Sciences
  • Current and future  ground-based GW observatories & Their Precision Sciences
  • Space-based GW missions  & Their Discovery-Driven Sciences
  • Early-Universe Probes  & Their Foundational Sciences
  • Data Analysis, Signal Processing  & Their Computational Sciences

Students and early-career researchers are especially encouraged to participate. The meeting will provide an inclusive platform for learning, discussion, and networking with established leaders in the field. 

A dedicated open forum will address the theme of strengthening multi-band and multi-messenger GW astronomy in the Asia-Pacific region, with the explicit goal of identifying collaborative opportunities and establishing long-term scientific priorities.

Contributed talks and posters are welcome; however, presentation slots are limited.

Deadline for registration and abstract submission: May 15, 2026

Support for attending the meeting will be available to deserving participants.

Light refreshments will be provided during breaks. Participants will be responsible for their own meals. A conference banquet will be organised during the week.

Meeting Website

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The 12th Conference of the Polish Society on Relativity, August 2-7, 2026

The 12th Annual Conference of the Polish Society on Relativity (PoToR) serves as a key platform for fostering collaboration and the exchange of ideas among Polish and international scientists working in gravitational  physics.

The scientific program of the meeting includes mathematical and numerical relativity, gravitational wave science, relativistic cosmology, early universe physics, black hole physics, and quantum gravity models.

Continuing the tradition of previous editions, the conference will feature a mix of invited plenary talks and contributed presentations. We shall, in particular, support presentations from the early-career scientists.

Conference Website

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1st BiCoQ Conference: from gravity to particles, June 15-19, 2026 in Milano

The "BiCoQ Conference: from gravity to particles" aims at bringing together a broad community of scientists working at the intersection of gravitational-wave astronomy, dark matter physics, and experimental cosmology.

This interdisciplinary workshop is organized by the Bicocca Centre for Quantitative Cosmology (BiCoQ), and it seeks to discuss and explore the latest advancements in the study of the nature of gravity and matter across disciplines and scales, including:

  • astrophysical tests of dark matter on cosmological scales
  • direct detections of dark matter candidates
  • probes of gravity across a wide frequency domain.

Plenary sessions will review the state-of-the-art in our view of the fundamental constituents of the universe. Three focused parallel sessions will discuss ongoing efforts and the next steps in constraining dark matter and dark energy with astrophysical observations, the physics of gravitational waves from binary systems, and the search for new physics with detections of dark matter candidates beyond the standard model or ultra-high frequency gravitational waves.

Current invited speakers for the conference include:

  • N. Fornengo (Universita’ di Torino, Italy)
  • S. Vegetti (Max Planck Insitute for Astrophysics, Germany)
  • S. Simon (Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, USA)
  • A. Newman (Carnegie Science, USA)
  • U. Sperhake (University of Cambridge, UK)
  • N. Aggarwal (UC Davis, USA)
  • N. Luetzgendorf (ESA-ESTEC, Noordwijk, NL)
  • S. Fairhurst (University of Cardiff, UK)
  • More TBD

The conference will be held on the main campus of the University of Milano-Bicocca.

Conference Website