The goal of this conference is to present a comprehensive overview of the status of dark matter searches, covering theoretical and experimental perspectives across theories, candidates, and detection strategies while also providing insights into the technological advances in detection techniques that will impact the prospects for finding clues about the nature of the dark matter.
IDM 2026 is scheduled as an in-person conference on June 1-5, 2026 and it will be held in Zaragoza, Spain, organized by the Centro de Astropartículas y Física de Altas Energías (CAPA).
Abstract submission is now closed
Registration is now closed.
Accommodation options can be found in link.
Zaragoza is the fourth largest city in Spain. Located on the banks of the Ebro River, halfway between Madrid and Barcelona, it is the capital of the Region of Aragon. Come and discover this open and friendly city with a long-standing history.
Zaragoza is about 320 km from Madrid and 290 km from Barcelona, well connected with the rest of Spain and the world. It can be easily reached by public transport.
The University of Zaragoza has a recognized track record of expertise in direct dark matter searches and axion physics with a close link to the Canfranc Underground Laboratory, one of the most relevant underground facilities worldwide.
