The workshop will bring together researchers from quantum groups, operator algebras, subfactor and planar‑algebra theory, and mathematical physics to explore the rich interplay among three complementary directions: (1) the theory of topological quantum groups built on functional‑analytic foundations, emphasizing analytic and probabilistic tools, representation theory, and operator‑algebraic methods; (2) the study of quantum symmetries originating from subfactor and planar‑algebra perspectives, highlighting von Neumann algebraic and tensor‑categorical techniques and their connections to mathematical physics; and (3) applications and related topics that bridge these frameworks—such as quantum graphs, non‑local games, and quantum information.
By highlighting recent advances and open problems, the event aims to foster deeper interaction among experts and early‑career researchers and to spark new ideas and collaborations.
The workshop will invite Professors Zhengwei Liu and Mateusz Wasilewski to each deliver an introductory lecture series on selected topics from the perspectives outlined above. In addition, we plan to include a number of research presentations as well as problem sessions.
List of Speakers (updating)
Nathan Brownlowe
Baptiste Cerclé
Hank Chen
Sayan Das
Joeri De Ro
Amaury Freslon
Lucas Hataishi
Sk Asfaq Hossain
Linzhe Huang
Zhian Jia
Heon Lee
Junfeng Li
Zhengwei Liu
Stephen Moore
Miho Mukohara
Sergey Neshveyev
Biplab Pal
Sébastien Palcoux
Yigang Qiu
Frank Taipe
Mateusz Wasilewski
Jinsong Wu
Sang-Gyun Youn
Zishuo Zhao
Local organizers
Hua Wang
Simeng Wang
Xumin Wang
Registration
Registration is free but required. The deadline for registration is April 26, 2026.
