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The Geometry and Physics of Higgs Bundles

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Lecture Hall (Kavli IPMU)

Lecture Hall

Kavli IPMU
Description

Dates:  June 22 - 24, 2026

Overview:

The theory of Higgs bundles provides a unifying framework for problems in topology, representation theory, integrable systems, and quantum field theory. Over the past decades, it has formalized our understanding of non-abelian Hodge theory and the geometric aspects of physical dualities.

This meeting addresses recent progress in the moduli spaces of Higgs bundles and their physical applications. We will explore the intersection of algebraic, differential, and symplectic geometry with mathematical physics. Specific themes of the workshop include Hitchin systems, parabolic and singular structures, spectral and cameral methods, geometric Langlands duality, and their relation to supersymmetric gauge theories.

By bringing together researchers from these adjacent fields, the conference aims to clarify recent advancements and prompt new collaborative efforts at the interface of geometry and physics.

Invited speakers:

  • Laura Fredrickson
  • Oscar Garcia-Prada
  • Lynn Heller
  • Enya Hsiao
  • Pengfei Huang
  • Jacques Hurtubise
  • Georgios Kydonakis
  • Sukjoo Lee
  • Ruxandra Moraru
  • Natsuo Miyatake
  • Andy Neitzke
  • Takashi Ono
  • Yukinobu Toda
  • Bin Wang
  • Philsang Yoo
  • Richard Wentworth
  • Arya Yae


Organizing Committee:

  • Hisashi Kasuya
  • Hiraku Nakajima
  • Laura Schaposnik
  • Mengxue Yang
  • Lutian Zhao


Registration:
Please note that, unfortunately, we cannot offer funding or assist with visa applications for general attendees. If you need a visa to travel to Japan, we strongly recommend arranging a tourist visa. The deadline to register is June 15 at 0:00 JST.

Venue:

Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU),

the University of Tokyo, 5-1-5 Kashiwa-no-ha, Kashiwa City, Chiba 277-8583, Japan

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  • Monday 22 June
    • 08:30 → 09:00
      Registration and Safety Training 30m
    • 09:05 → 09:50
      Oscar Garcia-Prada 45m
    • 10:00 → 10:45
      Richard Wentworth 45m
    • 11:00 → 11:45
      Lynn Heller 45m
    • 13:15 → 14:00
      Natsuo Miyatake 45m
    • 14:15 → 15:00
      Enya Hsiao 45m
    • 15:30 → 16:15
      Bin Wang 45m
  • Tuesday 23 June
    • 09:00 → 09:45
      Pengfei Huang 45m
    • 10:00 → 10:45
      Georgios Kydonakis 45m
    • 11:00 → 11:45
      Andy Neitzke 45m
    • 13:15 → 14:00
      Sukjoo Lee 45m
    • 14:15 → 15:00
      Arya Yae 45m
    • 15:30 → 16:15
      Jacques Hurtubise 45m
  • Wednesday 24 June
    • 09:00 → 09:45
      Takashi Ono 45m
    • 10:00 → 10:45
      Ruxandra Moraru 45m
    • 11:00 → 11:45
      Philsang Yoo 45m
    • 13:15 → 14:00
      Yukinobu Toda 45m
    • 14:15 → 15:00
      Laura Fredrickson 45m