17 – 21 August 2026

Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford, UK

Supported by The Heilbronn Institute Small Grants Scheme

YMCA is an annual conference arranged by junior researchers (graduate students and recent PhDs) for junior researchers, with the goal of fostering scientific and social interaction between young researchers. It covers the area of operator algebras (C*-algebras as well as von Neumann algebras, despite the name) as well as applications and other interactions with adjacent fields. Senior researchers may be invited to contribute.

Organisers:

Brian Chan (Oxford)

Jakub Curda (Oxford)

Lucas Hataishi (Oxford)

Gregory Patchell (Oxford)

Jennifer Pi (Oxford)

Maxwell Ryder (Oxford)

Apurva Seth (Oxford)

Austin Shiner (Oxford)

More information on the conference website