Overview
Axions in Seoul 2026 will bring 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 will cover theory, cosmology, astrophysical probes, dark matter, and experimental searches, with time for focused talks and lively discussion.
The program features 10 overview talks and 10 topical talks, offering a broad and accessible view of where the field is moving. The workshop will also include KimFest, a special session in honor of Professor Jihn E. Kim and his pioneering contributions to axion physics.
Announcements
Latest updates and practical information for participants and invited speakers.
Program. The scientific program is now available: View the full timetable.
Registration. Registration is closed. Thank you for your interest in the workshop.
On-site check-in. Participants are kindly asked to complete on-site check-in during the morning of either July 27 or July 28. Banquet attendance will also be confirmed at check-in.
Travel & Venue. The Travel & Venue page has been updated with directions and practical local information.
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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