TACOS 2026

23 Oct 2026, 02:00 → 24 Oct 2026, 19:30 America/Chicago

Kimberly Boddy (University of Texas at Austin), James Dent, Andrew Long (Rice University), Joel Meyers (Southern Methodist University), Kevin Kelly (Texas A&M University), Kevin Huffenberger (Florida State University)

Theoretical Astroparticle and Cosmology Symposium in Texas

This meeting brings together researchers interested in topics at the intersection of theoretical particle physics, astrophysics, and cosmology. Participants from various institutions in Texas present and discuss the latest developments in their subfields, with the aim of fostering ideas and collaborations among faculty, postdocs, and graduate students. The host institution rotates from year to year to enable interactions with local experts in neighboring subfields.

Main meeting website: https://sites.google.com/view/texas-tacos/home

Scientific Organizing Committee:

Kimberly Boddy (UT Austin)
James Dent (Sam Houston)
Andrew Long (Rice)
Joel Meyers (SMU)
Louis Strigari (TAMU)

Saturday 24 October

09:00 → 10:30 Friday Morning 1

Convener: Kevin Kelly (Texas A&M University)

10:30 → 11:10 Coffee Break

11:10 → 12:30 Friday Morning 1: Friday Morning 2

12:30 → 14:00 Lunch

14:00 → 15:10 Friday Afternoon: Friday Afternoon 1

15:10 → 15:50 Coffee Break

15:50 → 17:30 Friday Afternoon: Friday Afternoon 2

17:30 → 19:30 Conference Dinner