Welcome
We are delighted to announce the 34th Nordic Network Meeting on "Strings, Fields and Branes", for the first time taking place in Reykjavík during 1–3 June 2026. Over three days this regional gathering will bring together established researchers, early-career scientists and (PhD) students to exchange ideas across string theory, quantum field theory and related topics, fostering this way new collaborations. Doctoral students and junior postdocs are especially encouraged to apply for a talk. It will also feature three pedagogical lectures that will be given by leading experts of the field.
The deadline to register and submit an abstract is on the 10th of April 2026 at 23:59. Please note that priority will be given to applicants with a Nordic affiliation.
This year's event is organized by the high energy theory group of the University.
Venue
All talks and coffee breaks will take place in Edda, lecture hall E-103. The street address is Arngrímsgata 5, 107 Reykjavík, Iceland. Here's a map of the campus.
Scientific Programme
The lectures will be given by
- Fiona Seibold (Ecole Polytechnique, Lausanne)
- Roberto Emparan (University of Barcelona)
- Sean Hartnoll (University of Cambridge)
The rest of the schedule will be announced in due time.
Accommodation and Transportation
The largest airport in the country (Keflavík International Airport) is located approximately fifty kilometers southwest of Reykjavík and commuting from and to the city is usually done via bus, taxi, or a rental. For the first (and more economical) option there are only two choices, either bus lane # 55 departing from here where one can pay directly via card (Visa, Mastercard, Europay) on the bus, or Flybus (tickets can be bought at the airport as well) departing from here.
The venue that will host the conference is centrally located and well connected via Strætó ( S ) bus lanes # ( 1 , 2 , 3 , 6 , 11 , 12 ), [ 13 , 15 ], { 5 , 8 , 14 } (listed in ascending distance order from nearest bus stop; (~ 5 mins), [~ 10 mins], {~ 20 mins}; pace: running duck). A map of all bus routes in the city can be found here and the mobile app for purchasing tickets valid only within the city is Klappið. Paying by card is also possible (Visa, Mastercard, Europay) and there is a day/week cap (3/9 single adult tickets) –which will also be valid via the app– only if you use the same card for all transactions. Since there are only single, monthly and yearly bus tickets, you may alternatively consider purchasing the Reykjavík City Card, which includes unlimited access to all city buses for up to three days.
We strongly recommend all participants that will arrange their own accommodation to book something well in advance, as June is a popular month for tourism in Iceland and prices can very easily exceed the already inflated market values. We have reserved a limited number of rooms at the Studenthostel, which is a five minute walk from the location of the event. Please indicate during your registration if you'd like for us to book one on your behalf.
To-do in Iceland
There are many hiking and geothermal areas in the country so a swimsuit, hiking shoes and waterproof clothes would be essential items.
