The first detection of gravitational waves from the Ligo-Virgo-Kagra collaboration and the recent results of several pulsar timing arrays have opened the exploration of the gravitational wave Universe. Over the next decade, several other ground and space-based experiments will join this exploration and allow us to access a broad band of the gravitational wave spectrum. This new exploration comes with a series of challenges that can only be overcome through close collaboration between experimentalists and theorists. This workshop will bring together experts working on the experiments enabling this exploration, as well as particle physicists and cosmologists, to discuss the open challenges that this new exploration presents and highlight the synergies between these different communities. Application deadline: April 30th 2026.
Topics
Week 1 (24th – 30th August): Pulsar Timing Arrays
Week 2 (31st August – 6th September): Space-Based GW Detectors
Week 3 (7th – 13th September): Conference Week
Week 4 (14th – 20th September): Ground-Based GW Detectors
Week 5 (21st – 27th September): Ultra-High Frequency GW Detectors
Application:
To submit your application, please click the Apply button above and complete the registration form. The minimum stay is one week; however, participants are strongly encouraged to stay for several weeks to make the most of the program. The application deadline is April 30, 2026.
Accommodation :
Selected participants will have the opportunity to book accommodation through GGI, ensuring access to the best available rates at local hotels. A limited number of participants may receive support from GGI to cover local expenses. If you wish to be considered for such support, please indicate this in your application.
Organizers
Diego Blas — ICREA and IFAE Barcelona
Neil Cornish — Montana State University
Valeriya Korol — Max Planck Institute and University of Birmingham
Andrea Mitridate — DESY
Mauro Pieroni — Instituto de Estructura de la Materia, Madrid
Michele Redi — INFN Florence
Alberto Sesana — University of Milano Bicocca, INFN and INAF Milan
Local organizer
Michele Redi
Contact
andrea.mitridate(at)nanograv.org
michele.redi(at)fi.infn.it