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Workshop on

Emerging Applications of Topological Textures

16-19 September 2026, Heraklion, Crete, Greece

Key dates

  • Friday, July 17, 2026
    Deadline for online applications.
    The application form will be available by June 15, 2026.
    Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and applicants may be notified about their participation and abstract acceptance shortly after submitting their application. As the number of participants is limited, early application is strongly encouraged.
  • Friday, July 31, 2026
    Official invitations will be sent via the e-COST platform to selected participants.
  • Friday, August 14, 2026
    Finalisation of the participant list.
  • Friday, August 21, 2026
    Final programme published on the website.

Organisers

Contact
For organizational matters please contact
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Scope

This workshop will explore the emerging applications of topological textures such as skyrmions, vortices, and domain walls. Covering systems ranging from magnetism and ferroelectrics to photonics and acoustics, it will address their stability, dynamics, and potential for nanotechnology, including computing and sensing. Bringing together established experts and emerging leaders, the workshop will showcase recent advances across these fields and their applications.

Scope

Meeting Venues

The meeting will take place at FORTH’s Science and Cultural Center, located at the corner of Averof & Zografou Street in the center of Heraklion. This venue is easily accessible from most city accommodations and is within walking distance of central facilities.

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 accommodation, lunches, and dinners.

  • Entry Requirements

    Participants should independently ensure they meet entry requirements for Greece. 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 and Daily Allowance

    The reimbursement consists of two components: long-distance travel and daily allowance (DA). 
    The maximum reimbursement for long-distance travel and the daily allowance rate, as specified in the COST Annotated Rules, may be re-adjusted following a decision by the Management Committee.
    Did you receive an invitation through e-COST to participate in the workshop on September 16-19 in Heraklion? Does your invitation indicate that you are eligible for financial support? Read here the procedure to follow!

Important notes