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Early Registration from 1/8/25 to 31/10/25 275,00 € Regular registration from 11/1/25 to 12/31/25 350,00 € Rate difference 75,00 €
Event description
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The New Frontiers in Cosmology (also known as Cosmology under totality) conference, will be held in A Coruña, Spain, from August 10th to 14th, 2026, coinciding with the total solar eclipse happening on August 12th. This conference is jointly supported by the Universidade da Coruña, the Simons Foundation, and the Berkeley Center for Cosmological Physics.
Rationale. We live in the golden age of data-driven cosmology, with vast amounts of data already or soon pouring in from experiments such as DESI, Euclid, Rubin, Roman, SO, HERA, SKA, eRosita, Gaia and many more. Moreover, result experimental result hint at a potential breakdown of the standard cosmological model.
In several areas, the sheer volume of data means that it is theoretical and observational systematics, rather than the statistical precision of measurements, that limit our ability to advance our understanding of the fundamental properties of the Universe. Many strive to capitalize on the AI revolution to overcome this limitation, along with increasingly sophisticated galaxy evolution models, while others have pushed more analytic approaches such as perturbation theory to new reaches.
This conference seeks to unite the community in examining these advancements, fostering collaboration to shape a clear path toward discovery in cosmology. We aim to highlight the current limitations of standard analyses and explore how innovative techniques and interdisciplinary approaches, e.g. work from machine learning and galaxy formation, can drive the field forward.
Experience a historic solar eclipse. Solar eclipses have played a key role in the development of Physics and Astronomy. During our gathering, we will enjoy a historic total eclipse of the sun, which should be visible from the conference location (we also have contingency plans in case it is cloudy). In parallel to the scientific program, we will have a rich science outreach program in collaboration with local institutions.
Location: the conference venue is in the old quarter of the historic city of A Coruña, Spain. Here you will get to experience Galicia’s culture and renowned gastronomy. The city boasts a bustling street life, beautiful beaches with the longest seaside promenade in Europe, and a mild climate. The city is accesible via its international airport and high-speed rail connection.
In several areas, the sheer volume of data means that it is theoretical and observational systematics, rather than the statistical precision of measurements, that limit our ability to advance our understanding of the fundamental properties of the Universe. Many strive to capitalize on the AI revolution to overcome this limitation, along with increasingly sophisticated galaxy evolution models, while others have pushed more analytic approaches such as perturbation theory to new reaches.
This conference seeks to unite the community in examining these advancements, fostering collaboration to shape a clear path toward discovery in cosmology. We aim to highlight the current limitations of standard analyses and explore how innovative techniques and interdisciplinary approaches, e.g. work from machine learning and galaxy formation, can drive the field forward.
Experience a historic solar eclipse. Solar eclipses have played a key role in the development of Physics and Astronomy. During our gathering, we will enjoy a historic total eclipse of the sun, which should be visible from the conference location (we also have contingency plans in case it is cloudy). In parallel to the scientific program, we will have a rich science outreach program in collaboration with local institutions.
Location: the conference venue is in the old quarter of the historic city of A Coruña, Spain. Here you will get to experience Galicia’s culture and renowned gastronomy. The city boasts a bustling street life, beautiful beaches with the longest seaside promenade in Europe, and a mild climate. The city is accesible via its international airport and high-speed rail connection.
SOC:
• Daniel Anglés-Alcázar (University of Connecticut)
• Antón Baleato Lizancos (UC Berkeley & LBNL)
• José Luis Bernal (Instituto de Física de Cantabria)
• Carolina Cuesta-Lázaro (Harvard & MIT)
• José Edelstein (Universidade de Santiago de Compostela)
• Minia Manteiga Outeiro (Universidade da Coruña)
• Julián Muñoz (UT Austin)
• Francisco Villaescusa-Navarro (CCA & Princeton University)
INFORMATION:
- Dates: August 10-14, 2026.
- Location: UDC Rectorate (Rúa Maestranza, nº9, 15001 A Coruña)
- Duration: There will be conference sessions from Monday August 10th to Friday the 14th, except for Wednesday the 12th, the day of the eclipse, when there will be no sessions. We will organize an eclipse viewing and contingency plans in case the weather is not favorable.
- Registration: August 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025 (extended until January 31, 2026).
- Admission: Applicants will hear back from the organizers after their application has been reviewed*. Accepted participants will then proceed to payment of the registration fee (Students in need of additional support can apply for Simons Foundation funds to cover registration and travel. Note that only a limited number of students can be supported, so students who have access to other funding sources are encouraged to use them instead. The application form will be available from September 1st to October 31st 2025).
*Applications pending admission will be reviewed after the registration deadline, December 31. If your application is accepted, we will contact you after that date with information on how to pay the registration fee.
- Registration fee*:
- Early bird: from August 1 to November 21, 2025 (€275).
- Standard: November 1, 2025 to February 15th, 2026 (€350).
*The registration fee includes lunches on conference days as well as a conference dinner. For those interested, we will also offer the option to purchase separate bus tickets for themselves and their guests. These buses will be reserved in advance to accommodate potential relocation in the event of unfavorable weather conditions on the day of the eclipse
CONTACT
E-mail: comunicacion@fuac.es
Documents to be submitted
Documentation to be provided upon registration:
- Students: Proof of student status.
Dates
Date of event: From 8/10/2026 to 8/14/2026
Date of inscription: From 8/13/2025 to 2/15/2026
Date of registration: From 8/13/2025 to 2/15/2026
Official website
https://www.fundacion.udc.es/cosmology-conference-coruna-2026
Amounts
Price Early Registration from 1/8/25 to 31/10/25: 275,00 €
Price Regular registration from 11/1/25 to 12/31/25: 350,00 €
Price Rate difference: 75,00 €
Help and information
Contact phone: 881011171
Email: belen.pazos@udc.es
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New Frontiers in Cosmology 2026