Organisers:
David Wood (Monash University)
Vida Dujmovic (University of Ottawa, Canada)
Kevin Hendrey (Monash University)
Robert Hickingbotham (ENS de Lyon, France)
Pat Morin (Carleton University, Canada)
Marcin Pilipczuk (University of Warsaw, Poland)
Alex Scott (University of Oxford, United Kingdom)

Program Description:

This program will bring together researchers in coarse graph theory, graph product structure theory, metric embeddings, and approximation algorithms. All these fields study the global structure and geometry of graphs from a variety of perspectives. We emphasise that there is much overlap. Indeed, we anticipate progress on open problems through the cross-fertilisation of ideas from the different fields. The goal is for participants from each domain to learn about results and tools from the other domains, to solve open problems together, and to initiate lasting collaborations. The intent of the program is to bring together a mix of researchers at various stages of their careers. The program will include a few survey-type lectures, but the vast majority of time will be dedicated for collaborative problem solving.

Program Structure: TBD

Registration:

• Deadline: TBD
• Registration is by invitation only. If you are interested to participate in this program, please contact one of the organisers with your CV and research background.
• Arrival date: 12 April 2026

ASSOCIATED EVENTS
MATRIX Wine and Cheese Afternoon 14 April 2026
On the first Tuesday of each program, MATRIX provides a pre-dinner wine and cheese afternoon. Produce is locally-sourced to showcase delicacies from the region.