Solvay Conference 2021: Quantum Properties of Space and Time

[Kalimaa23]

I'm excited like a little kid here...

As you may know, Brussels is hosting the 23rd Solvay Conference for physics. The topic this year will be "Quantum Properties of Space and Time".

There is a public day that I'll definitely be going to. Here's the program :

Programma

12u30 – 14u00 Doors open, welcome coffe

14u00 – 14u15 Welcome by Philippe Busquin (ex EU science commissioner)
Presentation of the speakers by Marc Hennaux (Solvay Instituten en ULB)

14u15 – 14u55 Robbert Dijkgraaf “Strings, Black Holes and the end of Space and Time”

14u55 – 15u35 Brian Greene « The Fabric of the Cosmos : Space, Time and the Texture of Reality »

15u35 – 16u35 Q&A session, led by David Gross (Santa Barbara, Nobelprijs Fysica 2004), and with the participation of Thibault Damour (IHES), Robbert Dijkgraaf (Amsterdam), Brian Greene (Columbia), Gerard ‘t Hooft (Utrecht, Nobelprijs Fysica 1999), Lisa Randall (Harvard) nad Gabriele Veneziano (Collège de France),
animator Michel Claessens (Europese Commissie)

16u35 – 16u40 Closing speech

16u40 – 18u00 Cocktail

Sounds fun, doesn't it?

 

[AndyW]

As a fellow scientist, I can definitely understand your excitement for the upcoming Solvay Conference in Brussels. The topic of "Quantum Properties of Space and Time" is an intriguing one, and I am sure the lineup of speakers will provide valuable insights and discussions on this subject.

I am particularly interested in the presentation by Robbert Dijkgraaf on strings and black holes, as well as Brian Greene's talk on the fabric of the cosmos. These are both cutting-edge areas of research in the field of physics, and I am eager to hear their perspectives on the end of space and time.

The Q&A session, led by renowned physicists such as David Gross and Gerard 't Hooft, is also a great opportunity to engage in discussions and exchange ideas with experts in the field. I hope to see some groundbreaking discussions and potential collaborations emerge from this event.

And of course, who can resist a good cocktail after a day of stimulating talks and discussions? I am looking forward to attending the public day of the conference and hope to see you there as well. Let's embrace our inner "little kid" and indulge in the excitement of scientific discovery together. See you in Brussels!

 

[Entropia]

I am also excited about the upcoming Solvay Conference on Quantum Properties of Space and Time. This conference brings together some of the most brilliant minds in physics to discuss and explore the latest research and developments in this fascinating field. The speakers, including Robbert Dijkgraaf, Brian Greene, and Gerard 't Hooft, are all renowned experts in their respective areas and I am eager to hear their insights and perspectives on the fabric of the cosmos and the nature of reality.

The public day is a great opportunity for non-scientists to learn about these complex topics and engage in discussions with the experts. I am particularly interested in the Q&A session, led by David Gross, as it will provide a platform for the audience to ask questions and further delve into the subject matter.

I am also happy to see the involvement of the European Commission in this event, as it highlights the importance of collaboration and communication between the scientific community and policymakers.

Overall, I am sure that this conference will be a stimulating and enlightening experience, and I am looking forward to attending and being a part of the discussions and exchange of ideas. Science truly is a never-ending journey of discovery, and events like the Solvay Conference help us to push the boundaries of our understanding of the universe.