Western Algebraic Geometry Symposium

The Western Algebraic Geometry Symposium (WAGS) is a twice-yearly meeting of algebraic geometers in the western part of North America.

WAGS aims to build a regional community among algebraic geometers of all career stages, from advanced undergraduates to full professors. The meetings are centered around research talks delivered by leading mathematicians from around the world highlighting exciting recent results in and around algebraic geometry. In addition to the research talks, the typical WAGS also includes poster sessions and/or other organized opportunities for interaction among participants.

ScHEDULE:

Saturday, April 26, 2025
9:00 - 9:30: Refreshments and registration
9:30 - 10:30: Daniel Litt
10:30 - 11:00: Break
11:00 - 12:00: Emily Clader
12:00-1:30: Lunch Break 
1:30 - 2:30: Hannah Larson
2:30 - 3:00: Break
3:00 - 4:00: Felix Thimm
4:15 - 6:00: Poster session and reception

Sunday, April 27, 2025
8:45 - 9:15: Refreshments
9:15 - 10:15: Sanath Devalapurkar
10:15-10:45: Break
10:45-11:45: Kirsten Wickelgren
11:45-12:00: Break
12:00-1:00: Burt Totaro

Accommodation:

We have made a group booking at the Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre. There is a selection of rooms, from CAD $249 (before tax) per night. This hotel is a 30 minute bus ride from the UBC campus (directly served by express bus #99).

Booking instructions:

• Click the link
• Once you click the link, click on Book Now
• Select the date between or during April 25, 2025 as check-in and April 28, 2025 as check-out
• The rate preference should show Group Rate and the Group Code should already be inputted as VRN
• Select the room type you would prefer
• Follow the prompts, enter your IHG Rewards number and pay for the room

There may be limited on campus accommodation available, you may try your luck here or here or here or here. Of course, there are the usual sites you can try, as well. Vancouver is a popular travel destination, so please book early.
Additional Information.

Financial Support

Limited financial support for junior participants is available. If you require financial support, please register before March 10, 2025.

Sponsors

WAGS is partially supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and by the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS).