REGISTRATION FEE
145 € includes coffee breaks, lunches and gala dinner
Homotopy Structures in Barcelona Conference (HoStBCN)
to February 13, 2026
Venue: Centre de Recerca Matemàtica
Room: Auditorium
* Applications for accommodation grants and contributed talks are available during the registration process. Deadline for applying is Decemer 7, 2025. Resolutions will be sent by December 19, 2025.
Introduction
Algebraic topology, by its very nature, lies at the intersection of many areas of mathematics. It draws on problems from geometry, topology, and even analysis, and approaches them through the lens of algebra. In turn, some of its central concepts—such as homotopy—have found surprising applications across diverse mathematical fields.
This conference will bring together both established experts and early-career researchers to share and learn about the latest progress in homotopy theory. We interpret homotopy theory in a broad sense, encouraging exchange between researchers of different backgrounds and interests, and fostering connections across mathematical disciplines.
ORGANISING committee
Carles Broto | Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona – CRM
Natàlia Castellana | Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona – CRM
Wolfgang Pitsch | Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona – CRM
Albert Ruiz | Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
Joana Cirici | Universitat de Barcelona – CRM
Joachim Kock | University of Copenhagen / Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Antonio A. Viruel | Universidad de Málaga
SPEAKERS
David Chataur
Université de Picardie Jules Verne
Cristina Costoya
Universidade de Santiago de Compostela
Tobias Dyckerhoff
Universität Hamburg
Clover May
NTNU
John Greenlees
University of Warwick
Ian Hambleton
McMaster University
Drew Heard
NTNU
Justin Lynd
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Bob Oliver
Université Sorbonne Paris Nord
Maxime Ramzi
Universität Münster
Birgit Richter
Universität Hamburg
Jérôme Scherer
EPFL
SCHEDULE
Monday February 9th, 2026 | Tuesday February 10th, 2026 | Wednesday February 11th, 2026 | Thursday February 12th, 2026 | Friday February 13th, 2026 | ||
10:00 11:50 | Plenary Talk | Plenary Talk | Plenary Talk | Plenary Talk | ||
11:00 11:30 | Coffee Break | |||||
11:00 12:10 | Plenary Talk | Plenary Talk | Plenary Talk | Plenary Talk | ||
12:20 13:00 | Registration | 12:20 13:00 | Short Session | Short Session | Short Session | Short Session |
13:20 14:30 | Lunch Break | |||||
14:30 15:20 | Plenary Talk | 14:30 15:20 | Plenary Talk | Plenary Talk | Plenary Talk | |
15:30 16:00 | Coffee Break | 15:30 16:20 | Short Session | Short Session | Short Session | |
16:00 16:50 | Short Session | |||||
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
| Name | Institution |
|---|---|
| Marco Praderio Bova | Dresden University of Technology |
| Fei Ren | University of Wuppertal |
| Nikola Tomic | University of Montpellier |
| Sacha Ikonicoff | University of Strasbourg |
| Jack Davidson | University of Sheffield |
| Safaa Bel-caid | Université Hassan II de Casablanca morocco |
contributed talks
Participants are encouraged to present their research results or open problems in a short talk format (30′). To apply, participants will find the relevant option during the registration process. You will be asked to attach the abstract (between 300 and 600 words) including the title, in .pdf format. The file name must follow the format: surname_name.
- Deadline for abstract submission: December 7,2025
- Resolutions: By December 19, 2025
registration
Registration deadline: January 25, 2026
CRM User Account Creation
After creating your CRM user account, you can log in on the activity webpage to complete your registration, or use the following link:
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grants for accommodation
- Application deadline for grants is 07/12/2025
- Resolutions will be sent by 19/12/2025
INVOICE/PAYMENT INFORMATION
IF YOUR INSTITUTION COVERS YOUR REGISTRATION FEE: Please note that, in case your institution is paying for the registration via bank transfer, you will have to indicate your institution details and choose “Transfer” as the payment method at the end of the process.
UPF | UB | UPC | UAB
*If the paying institution is the UPF / UB/ UPC / UAB, after registering, please send an email to comptabilitat@crm.cat with your name and the institution internal reference number that we will need to issue the electronic invoice. Please, send us the Project code covering the registration if needed.
Paying by credit card
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LODGING INFORMATION
ON-CAMPUS AND BELLATERRA
BARCELONA AND OFF-CAMPUS
acknowledgement
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For inquiries about this event please contact the Scientific Events Coordinator Ms. Núria Hernández at nhernandez@crm.cat
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