APCTP HECAP Network Official Launch

Sunday 13 Dec 2026, 09:00 → 17:00 Asia/Bangkok

Mandarin Hotel, Bangkok

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