Gauge theories, supergravity and superstrings

Organizers:

J. Sparks (Oxford University), P. West (King's Coll. London)

The aim of the workshop is to discuss problems in fundamental physics. We plan to have a flexible program that includes pedagogical talks and discussion sessions. We may also have informal talks to encourage debate. We hope these will allow those present to learn new ideas and techniques that will help them in their work.

It is likely that supersymmetric gauge theories, supergravity, superstrings and other topics such as branes and dualities will be discussed. However, the organisers are open to the presentation of new ideas which are not well known to the community at large.

The conference will be held in the 'Centro de Ciencias de Benasque Pedro Pascual'. The Center provides many facilities and an agreeable atmosphere to allow the participants to carry out their work during the meeting.

Benasque is a beautiful mountain village located 1140 m above sea level, in a valley at the heart of the Pyrenees, about 140 km north of the city of Zaragoza. The beautiful landscapes, scenic hikes and the proximity to the highest peaks in the Pyrenees make Benasque one of the main tourist sites in the region. Among the participants will be some experts on the local region.

Registration fee information

The registration fee for this conference is:

	Before May 07		After May 07
Fee	300 eur.		350 eur.

The registration fee includes:

- organised bus transportation (reserve seat in advance)
- one reception buffet
- one coffee break with pastries a day
- use of the Centro de Ciencias facilities
- technical assistance and secretarial support

- The deadline for requesting your bill is 15 Jan 2027

*Cancellation Policy*
A 30 euro charge will be applied for cancellations made up to 10 days before the conference start date.
A no refund policy will be applied to cancellations made after this date.

Bus transportation

The center provides free buses:
From Barcelona, Universitat de Barcelona, Diagonal 686, Metro: L3 Palau Reial at 15:00h (Note that the bus stops opposite University of Barcelona, Facultat de Física i Química)

From Barcelona airport ('El Prat', Terminal T2A: on leaving exit, turn left and you will find a police building called 'Mossos d'Esquadra'.
Cross the road using the zebra crossing and turn left. The bus will stop there) at 15:30h.

Return buses:
From Benasque to Barcelona airport and then university, departure at 9:00h.
The trip by bus to Barcelona takes 4-5h. approximately. The trip by car only takes 3h 30m.

Bus trajectories and dates:
- Barcelona-Benasque, Jun 07.
- Benasque-Barcelona, Jun 19.