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Working Group 1 Meeting on

Topological Quantum Systems in Real and Momentum-Space and Beyond

21-23 April 2026, Birmingham, UK

Part of a broader programme taking place 20–24 April 2026.

Invited speakers

  • Tomas Bzdusek — Universität Zürich
  • Iacopo Carusotto — Università di Trento
  • Sonja Franke-Arnold — University of Glasgow
  • Tom Lancaster — Durham University
  • Cristiane Morais Smith — Utrecht University
  • Hanns-Christoph Nägerl — Universität Innsbruck
  • Sylvain Ravets — CNRS / Université Paris-Saclay
  • Miha Ravnik — University of Ljubljana
  • Martin Speight — University of Leeds

Organisers

Deadlines

  • Friday, February 27 , 2026:
    Online pre-registration.
    The number of participants is limited - please apply as early as possible to secure your place.
  • Friday, March 13, 2026:
    Notification regarding participation, abstract acceptance.
    Invitations to be sent via the e-COST platform.
  • Friday, March 20, 2026:
    Final program published on the website.
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Scope

The WG1 Meeting will focus on the links between real-space topology, momentum-space topology, and topological textures. This is a core theme within the Action, and the meeting is designed to strengthen the Action’s expertise in momentum-space textures, where currently only a few Action members are specialists. By connecting with the strong UK-based community in momentum-space topology, the meeting aims to build sustained collaborations and accelerate knowledge transfer.
Planned outputs include: (i) establishing new contacts between researchers working on real-space and momentum-space topological textures, and (ii) acquiring expertise on momentum-space topological textures and their connections to real-space phenomena.

The meeting forms part of a broader programme, including the PhD training day on 20 April, sponsored by the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Topological Design and a mini-workshop (23–24 April) sponsored by the Institute of Physics (IOP). Please note that these associated events will have separate registration processes, information about which will be available in due course."
Find out more about the IOP mini-workshop here.

Target Groups

  • COST Action members (expected to be around half of the participants)
  • UK and international researchers with strong expertise in momentum-space topology/textures (including invited speakers)
  • Researchers working on real-space topological textures seeking connections to momentum-space approaches
  • Early-career researchers and PhD students
Scope

Program

To be announced...

Program

Meeting Venue

The working group 1 meeting will be held at the School of Physics and Astronomy, Univerity of Birmingham.
Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT United Kingdom

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.
    Beware of scam attempts! We do not collaborate with any 'housing' companies for accommodation services.

  • Entry Requirements

    Participants should independently ensure they meet entry requirements for UK. Check here if you need a UK Visa or an electronic travel authorisation (ETA).

  • Budget Allocation

    The available budget will be allocated in accordance with the COST Excellence and Inclusiveness Policy. Action funding will support travel and daily allowance for selected Action participants and invited speakers for the WG1 Meeting on 21-23 April.

  • 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

    Participants may apply for long-distance travel reimbursement and for a daily allowance (DA) of €200, as set by the Management Committee.
    Did you receive an invitation through e-COST to participate in the working Group 1 Meeting on April 21-23 in Birmingham? 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