The Cairns Convention Centre will welcome more than 500
scientists and experts in the field of strong interactions when it hosts the
XVIth Quark Confinement and the Hadron Spectrum Conference from 19th to 24th
August 2024.
This conference, a significant event in the physics
community, is organised by the Centre for the Subatomic Structure of Matter,
University of Adelaide, Australia. Inaugurated in 1994 in Como, Italy, this
conference series has evolved into a vital forum for scientists engaged in
strong interactions. It fosters stimulating exchanges among theorists and
experimentalists, as well as across various related fields. The Cairns event
marks the 16th edition.
Cairns Convention Centre was chosen due to its strong
partnerships with the scientific community as well as its world class
facilitates, which include the recent opening of the AUD$176 million expansion,
providing a total of 10,500 sqm of new floor space. The
attendees will also have the opportunity to experience the destination’s local culture and heritage as well as its natural setting, which
encourages scientific exploration and creativity.
The conference aims to unite experts working on strong
interactions from diverse perspectives to answer the most fundamental and
important questions in particle physics. The physicists come together
from all over the world to understand the universe in terms of its smallest
constituents to improve our knowledge of nature, including lattice QCD,
perturbative QCD, QCD vacuum models, QCD phenomenology, and experimental
physics. The event will also delve into the interface between QCD, nuclear
physics, astrophysics, and the broader realm of strongly coupled physics. A
special focus will be on the interplay between QCD and the physics of condensed
matter and strongly correlated systems, highlighting their mutual benefits and
interactions.
“Hosting such a high-profile scientific conference less than
a year after our new expansion opened demonstrates our appeal as a venue dedicated
to knowledge sharing, community engagement and education,” said Janet
Hamilton, general manager of Cairns Convention Centre. “We are excited to
be welcoming the event as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.”
Dr. Ayse Kizilersu from the University of Adelaide, School
of Physical Sciences, who is leading on the organisation of the event, added:
“We are delighted to be heading to Cairns in August. Both the venue and
destination offer incredible appeal to our delegates, ensuring a high level of
attendance from around the world. This year’s event promises to be our
best yet and I look forward to welcoming our community when they arrive in
Cairns.”
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