World's largest physics conference to be held in Denver and online this March

Press registration now open for the world’s largest physics conference

2026-01-13

(Press-News.org) More than 14,000 physicists from around the world will convene to present groundbreaking research at the American Physical Society’s Global Physics Summit. The conference will be held in person in Denver and online everywhere March 15-20.

Scientific program The scientific program includes more than 12,000 individual presentations on new research in astrophysics, particle physics, quantum information science, biological physics, energy research, and more. For more information, search the scientific program. All times are in Mountain time.

Hybrid format The Global Physics Summit will have both in-person and online experiences. The in-person meeting will be held at two adjacent venues: the Colorado Convention Center and the Hyatt Regency Denver. In-person offerings include scientific sessions, exhibits, networking events, receptions, and more. In-person registration (excluding daily registration) also includes access to the online meeting.

Concurrent with the in-person meeting, the virtual meeting will include select livestreamed sessions from the in-person meeting, virtual-only sessions across all disciplines — including satellite site events — ePoster sessions, and online networking opportunities.

Select content from the scientific sessions at the in-person meeting will be available for on-demand viewing for both in-person and virtual attendees (excluding daily registrants) for 90 days after the meeting. Recordings will be on the virtual platform within 14 business days of the conclusion of the meeting.

Housing information Discounted hotel rates are available for in-person attendees at select hotels near the Colorado Convention Center. Book your hotel by Feb. 12 to receive the discount.

Press registration News media with valid APS press credentials may register for the meeting at no cost. To request press credentials, visit APS’ online newsroom. Registration will remain open throughout the meeting.

Press program The press program will be announced soon. Press releases, tip sheets, and other materials about newsworthy presentations will be available in the Global Physics Summit press kit ahead of the meeting. A press room will be available for news media attending in person.

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society. APS represents more than 50,000 members, including physicists in academia,
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