Axions in Seoul
Frontiers in Theory, Cosmology, and Experiment
27–30 July 2026 · Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
Overview
We are delighted to announce the workshop ”Axions in Seoul", to be held at Seoul National University from July 27 to 30, 2026. This focused meeting will bring together leading experts from around the world to explore the fast-moving frontiers of axion physics. The program will cover recent theoretical developments, astrophysical probes, the latest ideas and constraints on axion dark matter, and cutting-edge experimental searches. By fostering lively discussions and cross-disciplinary exchange, the workshop aims to highlight emerging opportunities, sharpen key questions, and build collaborations that drive future progress in the search for axions.
The scientific program will feature 12 overview talks on key subjects and 10 topical talks highlighting recent ideas and developments.
List of Confirmed Invited Speakers
Overview Session (tentative topics)
- Dmitri Budker (UC, Berkeley) - Novel experimental ideas and precision probes
- Andrea Caputo (CERN) - Astrophysical probes of axions
- Tony Gherghetta (Minnesota Univ.) - Composite axions
- Sungwoo Hong (KAIST) - Axions and generalized symmetries
- Hyungjin Kim (IPhT) - Axion (wave) dark matter
- Luca Di Luzio (INFN, Padua) - Axion theory & model building
- Matt Reece (Harvard Unv.) - Extra-dimensional axions
- Xing Rong (USTC, Hefei) - Axion research in China
- Giovanni Villadoro (ICTP, Trieste) - Post-inflationary axion cosmology
- SungWoo Youn (IBS DMAG) - Cavity-based axion experiments
- Robert Ziegler (KIT) - Flavor phenomenology of axions
- Jure Zupan (Univ. of Cincinnati) - Collider searches for axions and ALPs
Topical Session
- Jae Hyeok Chang (Fermilab/Seoul National Univ.)
- Gongjun Choi (Minnesota Univ.)
- Keisuke Harigaya (University of Chicago)
- Sang Hui Im (IBS CTPU)
- Mario Reig (CERN)
- Fabrizio Rompineve (IFAE, Barcelona)
- Hyunseok Seong (HKUST)
- Qiaoli Yang (Jinan Univ.)
- Wen Yin (Tokyo Metropolitan Univ.)
- Seokhoon Yun (IBS CTPU)
Special Session
◆ Kimfest on July 30 (Thu) – Celebrating the 80th Birthday of Prof. Jihn E. Kim ◆
The session will feature remarks and scientific discussions celebrating Prof. Jihn E. Kim's pioneering contributions to axion physics. We also plan to welcome several of his long-time colleagues as honorary guests (speaking slots to be confirmed) including:
- Antonio Masiero (Univ. of Padua)
- Hans P. Nilles (Univ. of Bonn)
- Stuart A. Raby (The Ohio State Univ.)
- Yannis K. Semertzidis (IBS CAPP / KAIST)
Registration will open shortly.
Organizers
- Won Sang Cho (IBS CTPU)
- Kiwoon Choi (IBS CTPU) (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)
Contacts
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