Date: Monday 30th November to Thursday 3rd December 2026
Location: Trieste Observatory, Trieste, Italy

This year, the workshop will be a joint meeting between the L-Galaxies and GAEA teams. This will provide a unique opportunity to discuss and compare these world-leading simulations alongside each other.

The workshop will be hybrid, with online participation available via zoom.

The workshop will include:
(a) invited and contributed talks
(b) discussions sessions
(c) splinter L-Galaxies and GAEA team meetings (including a hackathon for new L-Galaxies users)

If you are interested in attending, either in-person or virtually, please fill-out this sign-up form:
Sign-up form

More info can be found below and on the official workshop website:
L-Galaxies/GAEA workshop 2026 website

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Trieste is located in the northeast corner of Italy, close to the Slovenian border. Trieste enjoys a unique and beautiful natural location as it is surrounded by the Carsic hills and the Adriatic Sea.

By Train
Trains operated by Trenitalia travel frequently between Trieste and major Italian cities. Other options from Germany and Austria are operated by DeutscheBahn and OBB, respectively.

By Plane
Arriving by plane, one can choose to land at Trieste Airport (TRS - formerly Ronchi dei Legionari Airport), or Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE). Trieste airport is directly connected to the city by train through its Intermodal Hub (station “Trieste airport”). From Venezia Marco Polo airport, ATVO buses take passengers to Venezia Mestre Railway station (25 min.). From Mestre station you cab reach Trieste by train in about 1h 50 min. If you fly to/from Venice, an alternative option could be using a shared shuttle service (GoOpti).

By Bus (from Trieste Central Station)
From the railway station either by taxi (10 min.) or by bus line 1 (20 min) from the end-of-line stop opposite the station main entrance (you can use other bus lines but need to walk a few minutes). Get off in Piazza Sansovino stop and turn upwards to Via Bramante and to the stairs to the Observatory.

By Bus (from Piazza Oberdan, downtown Trieste)
Bus lines to the Observatory are line 15 and line 16. Both lines stop in via Tiepolo.

You may check up-to-date timetables at www.triestetrasporti.it (click on linee e orari). You can buy your ticket on the bus, simply using your credit/debit card.

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Conference dinner info: coming soon

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