ICTS

Recent years have seen major advances in Higgs bundles, higher Teichmüller theory, Bridgeland stability conditions, geometric invariant theory, and in the study of extremal metrics and their relation to stability. At the same time, deep new connections between these areas have been uncovered. These developments have inspired far-reaching conjectures and research programs aimed at uncovering the unifying structures that underlie them.

This program will bring together leading experts and early career researchers to explore these synergies and push forward the emerging research directions. A strong pedagogical component will make the subject accessible to newcomers.

Ramanujan Lectures: 

A highlight of the program will be the special Ramanujan Lectures by Professor Nigel Hitchin (University of Oxford), weaving together the threads of the conference and offering perspectives on future directions.

Mini-course speakers:

• Gergely Bérczi (Aarhus University)
• Brian Collier (University of California, Riverside)
• Ruadhaí Dervan (University of Warwick)
• Emanuele Macrì (Université Paris-Saclay)

Eligibility: Researchers working in areas related to the themes of the program are eligible to apply. Applications from early career researchers and advanced graduate students are particularly welcome.

Outstation participants will be accommodated at the on-campus guest house.

ICTS is committed to building an environment that is inclusive, non-discriminatory and welcoming of diverse individuals. We especially encourage the participation of women and other under-represented groups.

Organized in partnership with the Clay Mathematics Institute.