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Workshop on

Topological textures: experiment, theory, simulation, and mathematical analysis

15-18 June 2026, Iasi, Romania

Deadlines

  • Friday, March 27 , 2026:
    Online pre- registration.
    The number of participants is limited - please apply as early as possible to secure your place.
  • Friday, April 24, 2026:
    Notification regarding participation, abstract acceptance.
    Invitations to be sent via the e-COST platform.
  • Friday, May 1, 2026:
    Finalization of the participant list.
  • Friday, May 15, 2026:
    Final program published on the website.
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Organisers

Confirmed Speakers (More to be added)

  • Claas Abert, University of Vienna
  • Giacomo Canevari, University of Verona
  • Salia Cherifi-Hertel, CNRS & University of Strasbourg
  • Dumitrel Ghiba, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași
  • Mauro Goncalves, Czech Academy of Sciences
  • Marty Gregg, Queen’s University Belfast
  • Maciej Gałka, Heidelberg University
  • Gediminas Juzeliūnas, Vilnius University
  • Martin Kružík, Czech Academy of Sciences
  • Cameron Scott, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology
  • Theresa Simon, University of Münster
  • F. Nur Ünal, University of Birmingham

Local Organiser

Organising Committee

Scope

This workshop brings together physicists and mathematicians working on systems and phenomena influenced by topological structures. Possible topics include magnetic materials, ferroelectrics, structured light, superfluids, superconductors, and liquid crystals. It is open to all Action participants, researchers who plan to join the Action, and researchers who may benefit from the expertise within the network.

The program will feature experimental, theoretical, numerical, and mathematical presentations and discussions, alongside invited talks by leading researchers and a poster session. In addition, a Management Committee Meeting and a Core Group Meeting will be held during the workshop.

Scope

Program

to be announced...

Program

Meeting Venue

The workshop will be held at the Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Technology - Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi, amf. P7

Bulevardul Carol I 11, Iași 700506, Romania

Venues

Important notes

  • Registration Fee

    There is no registration fee. Participation includes access to all sessions and coffee breaks.

  • Personal Arrangements

    Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel and accommodation. We recommend booking well in advance.

  • Entry Requirements

    Participants should independently ensure they meet entry requirements for Romania. For general European Union entry guidelines, visit this link. 

  • Budget Allocation

    The available budget will be allocated in accordance with the COST Excellence and Inclusiveness Policy.

  • Notification of Support

    Decisions regarding COST support will be communicated to participants well in advance of the meeting to allow sufficient time for travel arrangements.

  • Travel Reimbursement

    The reimbursement consists of two components: long-distance travel and daily allowance (DA). The DA rate, as set by the Management Committee, is €170 per day. Based on the participant’s travel dates as evidenced by their tickets, the maximum DA that can be reimbursed for this meeting is €918 (5.4 days × €170).
    Did you receive an invitation through e-COST to participate in the Workshop / Working Group Meeting / Management Committee Meeting on June 15-18 in Iasi? Does your invitation indicate that you are eligible for financial support? Read here the procedure to follow!

Accommodation Scam Warning

We have been informed of unauthorised emails sent to invited speakers and potential participants, offering to arrange accommodation for POLYTOPO events.
Please note that the POLYTOPO COST Action and the local organisers do NOT collaborate with any housing, travel, or accommodation companies, and no third party is authorised to contact participants on our behalf regarding hotel bookings.
All participants are solely responsible for arranging their own accommodation.
If you receive emails offering hotel reservations, or asking you to confirm accommodation for a POLYTOPO event, please treat them as scam attempts and do not reply.

Important notes