Event Program

We invite all of you to Boulder, Colorado for the FINESS Conference taking place between 19 and 23 July 2026. Here is the detailed schedule of the event.

Sunday 19th: Welcome reception and dinner (18:00 - 20:30)
Thursday 23rd: final session ends at 13:00
 
Format of presentations
• Invited talks: 30 minutes plus 10 minutes for questions
• Contributed talks: 15 minutes plus 5 minutes for questions
• Two poster sessions. One minute presentation of poster at "Poster Slam" before session.

Note: Due to ongoing construction on Folsom Street, the HOP bus route or stops may be temporarily affected. If your usual stop is unavailable, please ask the HOP bus driver to drop you at the nearest stop to the Physics Building or JILA. From there, JILA is just a short walk.
Final program outline:

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Tuesday Afternoon (July 21): Free Time to Explore Boulder

During the free time on Tuesday, July 21, we encourage participants to take the opportunity to explore Boulder and enjoy some of the many outdoor and recreational activities the area has to offer.

Hiking, Biking, and Other Fun Activities

Boulder and its surroundings offer a large spectrum of first-rate outdoor recreational activities, which include hiking, mountain biking, running, rock and ice climbing, white water rafting, fishing, bird watching, outdoor concerts, and numerous local microbreweries.

Chautauqua Park, an area right in front of the Flatirons mountains (the signature peaks appearing in most photos of Boulder), southwest of campus, is a must-visit park with a huge selection of trailheads, best heading to Green and Bear Mountains.

Another attraction, closer to campus, is the Boulder Creek Path (just north, downhill of the Duane Physics Building), which runs along Boulder Creek from the foothills several miles west of town to the prairie several miles east.

The Pearl Street Walking Mall, located downtown Boulder approximately one mile north of campus, is also a must-visit destination to explore, shop, dine, and spend the evening.

If you have a car, we strongly recommend visiting Rocky Mountain National Park, approximately 50 miles northwest of Boulder.

Hiking guides and maps will be available to check out in the lecture room during the conference.

Biking Options

Bicycle rentals are available through University Bicycles. There are also a number of BCycle stations around town for short rides. Download the BCycle app to try an all-electric bike share (a monthly pass is available for $30 + tax).

Boulder is extremely bicycle-friendly, with numerous bike paths and bicycle racks located throughout the city.