Overview
Axions in Seoul 2026 brought together researchers from around the world at Seoul National University from July 27 to July 30 to discuss the latest ideas, challenges, and opportunities in axion physics. The workshop covered theory, cosmology, astrophysical probes, dark matter, and experimental searches, with time for focused talks and lively discussion.
The program featured 10 overview talks and 10 topical talks, offering a broad and accessible view of where the field is moving. The workshop also included KimFest, a special session in honor of Professor Jihn E. Kim and his pioneering contributions to axion physics.
Workshop Group Photo
Announcements
Last updated: August 10, 2026. Workshop photos are now available. Thank you for your attendance and participation!
Program. Please check the latest timetable before the workshop, as minor updates may still be made.
Registration. Registration is closed. Thank you for your interest in the workshop.
Venue. Auditorium 101, Building 28 (College of Natural Sciences Large Lecture Hall), Seoul National University. See Travel & Venue for maps and transportation guidance.
On-site check-in. The registration desk will be open outside the lecture hall.
Parking. The recommended first option is the Seoul National University Lawn Plaza Parking Lot (서울대학교 잔디광장 주차장), which is generally the easiest place to park for the workshop. For other campus parking locations, please consult the SNU campus map.
Confirmed Invited Speakers
The scientific program features overview and topical talks across theory, cosmology, and experiment, followed by a special KimFest session on Thursday, July 30.
- Tony Gherghetta (Minnesota Univ.)
- Sungwoo Hong (KAIST)
- Hyungjin Kim (IPhT)
- Luca Di Luzio (INFN, Padua)
- Matt Reece (Harvard Univ.)
- Giovanni Villadoro (ICTP, Trieste)
- SungWoo Youn (IBS DMAG)
- Seokhoon Yun (Kyungpook National Univ.)
- Robert Ziegler (KIT)
- Jure Zupan (Univ. of Cincinnati)
- Jae Hyeok Chang (Seoul National Univ.)
- Gongjun Choi (Minnesota Univ.)
- Raymond Co (Indiana Univ.)
- Sang Hui Im (IBS CTPU-PTC)
- Mario Reig Lopez (CERN)
- Fabrizio Rompineve (IFAE, Barcelona)
- Hyeonseok Seong (HKUST)
- Chang Sub Shin (Chungnam National Univ.)
- Qiaoli Yang (Jinan Univ.)
- Wen Yin (Tokyo Metropolitan Univ.)
Special Session: KimFest
On July 30 (Thu), KimFest will celebrate the 80th birthday of Prof. Jihn E. Kim and honor his pioneering contributions to axion physics, with invited special guests including:
- Antonio Masiero (Univ. of Padova / INFN Padova)
- Hans P. Nilles (Univ. of Bonn)
- Stuart A. Raby (The Ohio State Univ.)
- Yannis K. Semertzidis (BNL / KAIST / IBS CAPP)
Organizers
- Won Sang Cho (IBS CTPU-PTC)
- Kiwoon Choi (IBS CTPU-PTC) (Chair)
- Eung Jin Chun (KIAS)
- Sungwoo Hong (KAIST)
- Kwang Sik Jeong (Pusan Nat'l Univ.)
- Hyung Do Kim (Seoul Nat'l Univ.)
- SungWoo Youn (IBS DMAG)
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