The international Gravity 2027 symposium, focused on quantum aspects of gravity, will begin with on-site check-in at 18:00 on February 14, 2027, before the official program starts on February 15. Hosted by The University of Tokyo, the event aims to foster discussion on topics including string theory and quantum cosmology, and features speakers such as Lisa Randall of Harvard. Organizers set a deadline of November 15, 2026, for both presentation submissions and visa support requests, acknowledging the logistical demands of a global event in Tokyo.
Quantum Cosmology and String Theory Symposium, Gravity 2027 Details
On February 14, 2027, from 18:30 to 20:30, on-site check-in will commence prior to the official start of the Gravity 2027 symposium, extending the engagement for attendees beyond a standard five-day conference schedule. This pre-symposium period allows participants to collect badges and network before the formal program begins at The University of Tokyo’s Chemistry Main Building. A distinguished roster of speakers has already been confirmed, including Lisa Randall of Harvard, a theoretical physicist known for her work on extra dimensions and warped geometry.
Randall’s participation suggests the symposium aims to attract a broad audience beyond specialists in quantum gravity, potentially fostering interdisciplinary dialogue. Payment for visa support requests is due by November 30, 2026.
The symposium program will explore a wide range of topics, including quantum field theory in curved spacetime, inflationary quantum fluctuations, and quantum effects on gravity experiments. Daniel Baumann (LeCosPA/Cambridge), Luca Buoninfante (IGFAE), and Cédric Deffayet (ENS Paris) are among the invited speakers contributing to these discussions.
Registration for participation closes on December 31, 2026, with a final payment deadline of January 15, 2027, for those not requiring visa assistance. Event materials state that “the aim of the symposium is to foster comprehensive and in-depth discussions on the rapidly expanding frontiers of gravitational physics.” All deadlines are calculated in Japan Standard Time.
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