Workshop on the Future of Evolutionary Graph Theory Held at Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology
2024 From October 16th to 18th, 2024, the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology in Plön, Germany, hosted a workshop on Evolutionary Graph Theory. The event brought together leading researchers from diverse fields including applied mathematics, theoretical computer science, population genetics, theoretical physics, and experimental evolution. With this cross-disciplinary focus, the symposium provided a unique and focused platform for experts to discuss recent advances and chart a course for the future of this field.
Evolutionary graph theory explores the ways in which populations evolve and spread across networks, drawing insights from different scientific domains. The workshop's aim was to foster collaboration and inspire new ideas by connecting scientists who are approaching the subject from varied perspectives. This gathering, dubbed the "Future of Evolutionary Graph Theory," was an opportunity for participants to engage deeply with the latest research and trends, while also discussing the next questions that will shape the field in the coming years.
The symposium featured presentations from a distinguished lineup of confirmed speakers, including:
- Anne-Florence Bitbol, EPFL, Switzerland
- Mark Broom, City University of London, UK
- Oana Carja, Carnegie Mellon University, USA
- Christoph Hauert, University of British Columbia, Canada
- Rees Kassen, McGill University, Canada
- Joachim Krug, University of Cologne, Germany
- Natalia Komarova, University of California, San Diego, USA
- Andreas Pavlogiannis, Aarhus University, Denmark
- Cornelia Pokalyuk, University of Lübeck, Germany
- Josef Tkadlec, Charles University, Czech Republic
The talks covered a range of topics, from theoretical models and computational approaches to experimental findings, reflecting the diversity of motivations and research directions within evolutionary graph theory. Attendees were encouraged to participate in discussions, exchange ideas, and form new collaborations, setting the stage for further advancements in understanding evolutionary processes across networks.
The symposium underscored the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology's commitment to promoting innovative research at the intersection of multiple disciplines. By facilitating dialogue among top researchers, the event not only highlighted the current state of evolutionary graph theory but may also help to define its future.