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In Norse mythology...the Bifröst is a blazing rainbow bridge that connects Midgård (Earth) and Asgård, the realm of the gods.

In a similar spirit, black holes represent bridges between classical gravity and the uncharted territory of quantum gravity.  General relativity well describes the spacetime surrounding black holes, yet understanding their interiors requires quantum gravity.
"Bifrost: Black Hole Insights – navigating the FROntiers of SpaceTime" is a dedicated workshop aimed at gathering leading experts from observational astronomy to theoretical physics. Together, participants will explore novel ideas that will help bridge classical and quantum gravity.

The workshop is jointly organized by organized by the Quantum Field Theory Center (QTC) at the Danish Institute for Advanced Studies, the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Helsinki University and the Department of Physics “Ettore Pancini” of Federico II University.  

The event will take place on QTC premises at the Danish Institute for Advanced Study, in Odense, Denmark.

You can submit an abstract for a contributed talk in the registration form. The deadline for both registration and abstract submission is the 10th of September.

Invited speakers

• Ana Alonso-Serrano (Max Planck Institute, Potsdam)

• Vitor Cardoso (Niels Bohr Institute)*

• Raúl Carballo Rubio (IAA Granada)
• Steven Carlip (UC Davis)

• Salvatore Capozziello (SSM, Federico II U.)

• Mariafelicia De Laurentis (Federico II U.)

• Netta Engelhardt (MIT)*

• Antonia M. Frassino (SISSA)

• Alexandros A. Kehagias (National Technical University of Athens)

• Carlos Herdeiro (Aveiro U.)

• Stefan Hohenegger (Lyon U.)

• Stefano Liberati (SISSA)

• Orlando Lunogo (U. of Camerino)

• Alessia Platania (Niels Bohr Institute)

• Luciano Rezzolla (Goethe U. Frankfurt IAS)
• 
Jessica Turner (Durham U.)*

• Matthias Wihelm (Univesrity of Southern Denmark)                          
• Giulia Gubitosi (Federico II University)
• Giacomo Cacciapaglia (Sorbonne University) 
  *to be confirmed

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MAD Workshop is an excellent opportunity to connect with collegues involved in the development of advanced materials for gravitational wave detectors as well as with researchers from crystal growth community and industry who share a deep interest in the topic. Together we will discuss recent achievements and challenges in material research and outline prospects for future cooperation. We are confident that face-to-face workshops with a lot of space for personal interaction and individual meetings will contribute to achieving our common goals

Where:

The event takes place on the premises of Leibniz-Institut für Kristallzüchtung (IKZ) and hosted by Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V.

IKZ is located in the capital region Berlin-Branderburg in the middle of Germany’s largest Science and Technology Park Adlershof.

General Info:

This is a hybrid event. Participants can join all sessions either in person or online via Zoom. Personal attendance is highly appreciated.

Zoom link will be provided to all registered participants. Minutes for the meeting will be recored in the shared document.

All participants are welcome to contribute to the note taking in the meeting and the creation of a report after the meeting.

Beyond the sessions:

Crystal growth lab tour featuring a variety of materials and techniques

Social event

Presentations and Posters:

It is possible to submit an abstract for either a talk or a poster. Note that, depending on the topic and on the available time slot, we might ask you to convert your contribution to either a talk or a poster.

Sponsoring:

We have opportunities for sponsoring that will highlight your support of the community. If you are interested to present your company or institute, meet the attendees and/or support us, please contact mad2025@ikz-berlin.de. We have the right bundle for your successful participation!

Registration:

Registration will open soon. Note that the registration is considered completed only when the payment has been fulfilled. In addition, if no payment has been received after the deadline, you will be automatically deregistered from in-person participation.

No payment fee is required for remote participation.

Important Deadlines:

·         Registration Open: 14th July

·         Early Registration Close: 31st August

·         Final Registration Close: 7th September

·         Abstract Submission Open: 4th July

·         Abstract Submission Close: 10th August

·         Abstract Review Completed: 24th August

Local Organizing Committee:  

Iryna Buchovska, Robert Menzel

Scientific Committee:

Alex Amato, Iryna Buchovska, Elisabetta Cesarini, Margot Henning, Robert Menzel, Luca Naticchioni, Andrew Spencer, Flavio Travasso.

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On behalf of the Cluster of Excellence Quantum Universe at the University of Hamburg and DESY, we cordially invite your final year Master students, doctoral researchers and postdoctoral researchers in particle physics, astroparticle physics, astrophysics and mathematical physics/mathematics to our Attract.Workshop, November 23–25, 2025 in Hamburg.

Are you a Master’s student, a doctoral researcher or an early stage postdoctoral researcher driven by curiosity and a passion for uncovering the mysteries of the universe? Are topics like Higgs physics, gravitational waves, dark matter, fundamental theory, modern algebraic or geometric structures, or AI in fundamental physics exciting career options for you? Then the Quantum Universe Attract.Workshop could be a perfect place to explore your options and share your scientific work.

Quantum Universe is a dynamic, interdisciplinary research cluster of 300 scientists from the University of Hamburg and the research center DESY working at the cutting edge of science. We look at the crossroads of quantum physics and cosmology to tackle the most profound questions about mass, gravity, and the origin of the Universe—and we’re always looking for young talents to join us!

The Attract.Workshop gives you the chance to discover our labs. Meet our researchers. Explore your future. Take your chance to find out if you and Quantum Universe would be a perfect fit!
Join us for a 3-day workshop in Hamburg where you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Engage with leading scientists actively recruiting for upcoming positions
• Explore active research groups and facilities
• Get experience in presenting yourself and your scientific interests
• Learn about doctoral and postdoctoral opportunities in Hamburg
• Discover what life and research in Hamburg can offer you

And the cool part: you will be able to apply for a subsidy for your travel costs! A limited number of participants will be selected for partial funding.

Take the leap. Come to Hamburg. Be part of Quantum Universe

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Gravitational-wave astronomy is rapidly advancing, driven by expanding observational datasets from LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA and pulsar timing arrays. Harnessing these increasingly complex data for astrophysical discovery requires accurate modeling of signals and noise, efficient detection methods, and scalable Bayesian inference techniques.

Artificial intelligence (AI)—including simulation-based inference and advanced architectures like transformers and diffusion models—is reshaping data analysis across science, including gravitational waves. AI-driven techniques already enhance detection sensitivity, accelerate parameter estimation, and mitigate non-Gaussian detector noise. Yet next-generation observatories such as LISA, the Einstein Telescope, and Cosmic Explorer, will present unprecedented challenges: millions of detectable sources, overlapping signals, and more complex astrophysical signals. Fast, reliable inference will be crucial for timely multi-messenger follow-up and continued scientific breakthroughs.

This workshop brings together experts from gravitational-wave astronomy, artificial intelligence, and astrophysical modeling to define key challenges and opportunities for AI in the coming decade. Through interdisciplinary discussions, participants will define pathways to enhance detection and parameter estimation, waveform modeling, and population analysis. The goal is to develop a strategic roadmap for integrating AI methods into gravitational-wave science and maximize the return from future observational campaigns.

The workshop is organized by Max Dax, Davide Gerosa, Stephen Green, and Natalia Korsakova at the Sexten Center for Astrophysics, which is located in the beautiful Dolomites, in the Italian Alps. Sexten overlooks the Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Three Peaks of Lavaredo) which are among the most iconic peaks in alpinism history. Scientific sessions are hosted at Haus Sexten, right next to the ski slopes.

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As we progress into the era of gravitational wave (GW) astronomy, robust theoretical frameworks are essential for interpreting data and uncovering new physics. This workshop is dedicated to the deployment of tools from theoretical physics for GW phenomenology.

Key topics include:

Modern theoretical approaches for modeling GWs from compact binaries, such as effective field theories and techniques inspired by quantum field theory.
Tidal response and quasi-normal modes of compact objects, which provide insights into their internal structure and offer potential signatures of new physics.
Gravitational wave memory effects, linked to asymptotic symmetries and soft graviton theorems, provide further tests of GR and insights into cosmology.

Bringing together experts from across gravitational theory and related fields, the workshop aims to deepen our theoretical understanding required to fully exploit the potential of incoming GW observations.

Preliminary list of speakers (* = to be confirmed):

• Paolo Creminelli
• Stefano Foffa
• Carlo Heissenberg
• Lam Hui*
• Justin Khoury
• Alessandro Podo
• Antonio Riotto
• Luca Santoni
• Laura Sberna
• Enrico Trincherini
• Flippo Vernizzi*

Organisers:

• Davide Racco
• Borna Salehian
• Giovanni Tambalo
• Leonardo Senatore

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The 3rd TVLBAI workshop follows the formation of the TVLBAI Proto-Collaboration and will focus on discussing the technology and physics drivers for large-scale Atom Interferometry as well as establishing a comprehensive roadmap. The primary objectives are to bring together researchers from diverse institutions and communities, foster strategic discussions, and develop a pathway towards Funding for Terrestrial Very-Long Baseline Atom Interferometer projects expected to become operational in the mid-2030s.

In this third iteration of the TVLBAI workshop, we are gathering in Hannover, providing an opportunity to visit the newly established and now operational 10m VLBAI facility. In addition to the VLBAI visits, we are offering lab tours within the Institute of Quantum Optics and the Einstein Elevator.

Building on the success of the last two editions, this workshop will cultivate a strong sense of community among participants. It will help to establish a supportive network of experts and enthusiasts ready to advance the field of Atom interferometry from all over the world.

International Organisation Committee:

• Gianluigi Arduini, CERN, Geneva, Switzerland
• Kai Bongs, DLR Institute for Quantum Technologies, Germany
• Philippe Bouyer, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Diego Blas, Institut de Física d’Altes Energies, Spain
• Oliver Buchmueller, Imperial College London, UK
• Sergio Calatroni, CERN, Geneva, Switzerland
• Benjamin Canuel, CNRS, Institut d’Optique Graduate School, France
• Marilù Chiofalo, University of Pisa and INFN Pisa, Italy
• Fabio Di Pumpo, University of Ulm, Germany
• Michael Doser, CERN, Geneva, Switzerland
• John Ellis, King’s College London, UK
• Naceur Gaaloul, Leibniz University Hannover, Germany
• Jason Hogan, Stanford University, US
• Peter Knight, Imperial College London, UK
• Timothy Kovachy, Northwestern University, US
• Ernst Rasel, Leibniz University Hannover, Germany
• Ulrich Schneider, University of Cambridge, UK
• Guglielmo Tino, University of Florence and LENS, Italy
• Wolf von Klitzing, IESL-FORTH, Greece
• Mingsheng Zhan, Wuhan Institute of Physics and Mathematics, China

Local Organisation Committee:

• Elina Fuchs, Leibniz University Hannover, Germany
• Naceur Gaaloul, Leibniz University Hannover, Germany
• Klemens Hammerer, Leibniz University Hannover, Germany
• Michèle Heurs, Leibniz University Hannover, Germany
• Jürgen Müller, Leibniz University Hannover, Germany
• Maria Alessandra Papa, Leibniz University Hannover, Germany
• Ernst Maria Rasel, Leibniz University Hannover, Germany
• Dennis Schlippert, Leibniz University Hannover, Germany
• Michael Werner, Leibniz University Hannover, Germany

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Astrophysics has finally entered a new era, transitioning from the multi-wavelength observation approach of the 20th century to the era of multi-messenger observations. The discovery of the binary neutron star merger event GW170817 in 2017 marked the beginning of this shift, as it was first detected through a gravitational wave and gamma-ray burst, followed by electromagnetic counterparts observed across various wavelengths, including X-ray, optical, infrared, and radio. In addition to gravitational waves, significant advancements have also been made in other multi-messenger signals, such as high-energy neutrinos and high-energy gamma rays. Traditional X-ray, optical, infrared, and radio observations are not only achieving higher sensitivities but are also making great strides in discovery science through time-domain astronomy, focusing on transient events.

The progress in multi-messenger astrophysics is unveiling the dynamic universe shaped by the evolution to black holes. Long-standing fundamental questions — such as the evolution of stars and galaxies, the mechanisms behind jet and particle acceleration, and the origin of elements — are seeing substantial advancements. At the same time, new mysteries are emerging as we deepen our understanding of the final fate of gravitational energy. These developments are also driving progress in cosmology and fundamental physics.

In this long-term workshop, we invite leading researchers from around the world to engage in in-depth discussions on the following key topics in astrophysics.

Compact star mergers and gravitational waves Gamma-ray bursts, supernovae and kilonovae Supermassive black holes, tidal disruption events and QPEs High-energy gamma-rays and neutrinos Fast radio bursts and magnetars Origin of binary black holes and neutron stars Population III stars and galaxies Related topics

During the workshop, participants stay at YITP with desks and other facilities. They can engage in extensive discussions with fellow participants in the relaxed atmosphere of Kyoto.

Schedule & Venue

Start: January 26 Close: February 27, 2026 Panasonic Auditorium, Yukawa Hall, Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan

Invited Speakers

(* to be confirmed)
1st week (Jan. 26-30: GRB, Magnetar, FRB)

*Jonathan Granot (ARCO) Gavin P. Lamb (Liverpool John Moores)

, and more.
2nd week (Feb. 2-6: Frontier in computational relativistic astrophysics and its applications)

Workshop days: Feb. 4-6 or 5-6 *Migual Angel Aloy (Valencia) Tim Dietrich (Potsdam/AEI) Oliver Just (GSI) Elias Most (Caltech) Albino Perego (Trento) David Radice (Penn State) Irene Tamborra (NBI) Meng-Ru Wu (Academia Sinica, Taiwan)

, and more.
3rd week (Feb. 9-13: YKIS2026a)

Almudena Arcones (TU Darmstadt) Zhen Cao (IHEP) Kareem J. El-Badry (Caltech) Anna Y.Q. Ho (Cornell) *Erin Kara (MIT) Victoria Kaspi (McGill) Ilya Mandel (Monash) *Raffaella Margutti (UC Berkeley) Ehud Nakar (Tel Aviv) Smadar Naoz (UCLA) Anatoly Spitkovsky (Princeton) Todd A. Thompson (Ohio) Salvatore Vitale (MIT) Eli Waxman (Weizmann) Shigeru Yoshida (Chiba) Weimin Yuan (NAOC) Bing Zhang (UNLV)

, and more.
4th week (Feb. 16-20: Transient astronomy and cosmology)
5th week (Feb. 24-27: SMBH, TDE, Gamma-ray, Neutrino)

*Ke Fang (Wisconsin-Madison)

Organizers
Scientific advisory committee

Almudena Arcones (TU Darmstadt), Selma E. de Mink (MPA), Kenta Hotokezaka (U. Tokyo), Kunihito Ioka (YITP, chair), Raffaella Margutti (UC Berkeley), Kohta Murase (Penn State/YITP), Smadar Naoz (UCLA), Masaru Shibata (AEI/YITP), Anatoly Spitkovsky (Princeton), Masaomi Tanaka (Tohoku), Takahiro Tanaka (Kyoto), Todd A. Thompson (Ohio), Eli Waxman (Weizmann), Bing Zhang (UNLV)
Local organizing committee

Katsuki Aoki (YITP), Antonio De Felice (YITP), Sho Fujibayashi (Tohoku), Takashi Hosokawa (Kyoto), Kenta Hotokezaka (U. Tokyo), Kunihito Ioka (YITP, chair), Masanori Iwamoto (YITP), Shoma Kamijima (YITP), Kazumi Kashiyama (Tohoku), Kenta Kiuchi (AEI), Riku Kuze (YITP), Keiichi Maeda (Kyoto), Tatsuya Matsumoto (Kyoto), Shinji Mukohyama (YITP), Kohta Murase (Penn State), Atsushi Naruko (Gunma College), Yoko Oya (YITP), Yu-ichiro Sekiguchi (Toho), Masaru Shibata (AEI/YITP), Kaoru Sugimoto (YITP), Yuki Takei (YITP), Atsushi Taruya (YITP)

Long-term Workshop Website

Be part of a global gathering of gravitational-wave scientists, researchers, and enthusiasts at GWPAW 2025, hosted at Georgia Tech’s Exhibition Hall Midtown from December 1–4, 2025.

Location:
Georgia Tech – Exhibition Hall Midtown
311 Ferst Drive, Atlanta, GA 30332

Key Dates to Remember:

• June 15, 2025 – Registration and abstract submission open
• August 1, 2025 – Abstract submission deadline
• August 31, 2025 – Notification of accepted abstracts
• September 20, 2025 – Early bird registration closes
• November 19, 2025 – General registration closes
• December 1–4, 2025 – Conference

Topics Covered Include:

• LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA results
• Pulsar Timing Arrays
• Multi-messenger and multi-band GW astrophysics
• AI/ML in GW science
• Tests of general relativity
• Extreme matter, compact objects, and more!

Questions?
Contact us at:GWPAW2025(at)gatech.edu

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Two immersive days exploring how large foundation models, transformers, diffusion models, self-supervised learners can accelerate astronomical discovery. Experts from gravitational-wave astronomy, multimessenger astronomy, and AI will share insights through talks and panel discussions.

Register now

Multimessenger astronomy is entering a transformative era. As next-generation observatories deliver an unprecedented volume and diversity of data—across gravitational waves, electromagnetic signals, and neutrinos—the complexity of extracting meaningful insights increasingly exceeds the capacity of traditional analysis pipelines. At the same time, foundational AI models—large pre-trained networks such as transformers and diffusion models—are reshaping the landscape of scientific discovery, from natural language processing to molecular design. This two-day workshop brings these revolutions together. We will convene researchers from gravitational-wave physics, broader observational astronomy, and artificial intelligence to explore how cutting-edge machine learning can accelerate real-time detection, multimodal data integration, source classification, and astrophysical inference.

Through keynote talks and interactive panel discussions, participants will:

• Survey the current frontier of AI-driven multimessenger astronomy—what tools are proving effective, and where the next breakthroughs may arise.
• Build collaborative bridges across observatories, academic institutions, and industry research groups to foster robust, open-source development.
• Chart a roadmap toward interpretable, scalable AI systems that can adapt to rapidly evolving data streams and scientific goals.

Join us in Nashville, August 4–5, 2025, to shape the future of multimessenger astronomy in the era of foundational AI—and to help lay the groundwork for a new generation of discovery.

Organizing Committee

Prof. Karan Jani, Department of Physics and Astronomy
Prof. Jesse Spencer-Smith, Data Science Institute
Prof. Stephen Taylor, Department of Physics and Astronomy
Dr. Chayan Chatterjee, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Data Science Institute
Dr. Abigail Petulante, Data Science Institute

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