The scientific programme aims for bringing together the latest developments in gravitational-wave detection, instrumentation, data analysis, theoretical advancements and astrophysical interpretation, highlighting both current results and future directions. We divided the topics we wish to cover into subsequent sessions.
KAGRA status
Convener: Masaki Ando
This session focuses specifically on the current status of the KAGRA detector, including its performance during recent observing runs and ongoing commissioning activities. Particular attention is given to its unique cryogenic and underground design, associated technical challenges, and their impact on sensitivity. The session also outlines planned upgrades and the role of KAGRA within the global gravitational-wave detector network.
Key contributions:
- The status of KAGRA
Other present and 3G detectors status
Convener: Takafumi Ushiba
This session provides an overview of the current performance and status of major gravitational-wave detectors worldwide, including recent observing runs and commissioning progress. It highlights sensitivity achievements, operational challenges, and upgrade strategies toward next-generation facilities.
Key contributions:
- The status of Virgo
- The status of LIGO
- The status of Einstein Telescope
- The status of Cosmic Explorer
Instrumentation and detector physics
Convener: Shinji Miyoki
Focused on experimental techniques and detector characterization, this session explores environmental noise, material properties, and quantum-limited sensitivity in current and future interferometers. Particular emphasis is placed on cryogenic operation, underground environments, and advanced noise mitigation strategies relevant for both KAGRA and next-generation detectors.
Data analysis and computing
Convener: TBC
This session addresses methods, algorithms, and infrastructure for gravitational-wave data processing, including signal extraction, noise characterization, and low-latency pipelines. It also covers computational challenges associated with large-scale data and preparation for future detector networks.
Science
Convener: Hideyuki Tagoshi
Dedicated to the scientific results and astrophysical implications of gravitational-wave observations, including compact binary populations, tests of general relativity, and cosmological measurements. The session highlights how current observations inform our understanding of the Universe.
Multi-messenger astrophysics
Convener: Michele Punturo
Explores the synergy between gravitational-wave detections and electromagnetic or neutrino observations, with a focus on joint analyses, follow-up strategies, and source localization. Emphasis is placed on coordinated networks and the scientific impact of multi-messenger discoveries.
KAGRA R&D
Convener: TBC
A forward-looking session on research and development activities shaping future detector upgrades, including new technologies, noise reduction techniques, and design studies for enhanced sensitivity. It provides insight into long-term strategies for KAGRA to underline its role within the global detector network.
Poster session
Convener: Helios Vocca
Participants are warmly invited to contribute to the poster session, an interactive forum dedicated to sharing ongoing research, technical developments, and emerging ideas in gravitational-wave science. Contributions are welcome across detector instrumentation, data analysis, theory advancements and astrophysical interpretation.
The session is designed to promote discussion and collaboration within the community.