13 December 2026
Mandarin Hotel, Bangkok
Asia/Bangkok timezone

Welcome to the official launch of the APCTP HECAP Network. As one of APCTP's core discipline-based initiatives, this network aims to foster research collaboration, knowledge exchange, and strategic partnerships in High Energy Physics, Astrophysics, and Cosmology across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.

This event is held as a satellite meeting of the Dark Side of the Universe 2026 (DSU2026) conference.


Below is the program overview for our inaugural meeting on 13 December 2026 at the Mandarin Hotel, Bangkok. We look forward to your active participation in shaping the future of regional scientific advancement.

Tentative programe:

Time

Activity

09:30 – 10:00 

Registration & Welcome

10:00 – 10:30

Opening Remarks & Network Introduction
• Welcome address by the organizing committee
• Overview and goals of the APCTP HECAP Network

10:30 – 11:30

Session I: High Energy Physics & Cosmology Collaborations
• Presentations on current regional research initiatives

11:30 – 11:50

Morning Coffee Break & Networking

11:50 – 12:50

Session II: Strategic Planning & Discussion 
• Brainstorming future activities, workshops, and student exchanges

12:50 – 14:10

Lunch Break (Provided by the host)

14:10 – 15:10

Session III: Round Table & Partnership Action Plan
• Discussion on funding frameworks and institutional support

15:10 – 15:30

Afternoon Coffee Break

15:30 – 16:15

Session IV: Wrap-up & Next Steps
• Finalizing the network action plan and milestones

16:15 – 16:30

Closing Remarks & Group Photo

Conference information

Date/Time

Starts

Ends

All times are in Asia/Bangkok

Location

Mandarin Hotel, Bangkok
662 Rama IV Road, Maha Phruttharam, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
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