Machine Learning Techniques for Particle Physics
The Zurich Phenomenology Workshop has been organised for the first time by ETH and the University of Zurich in 2009. Over the years, the Workshop has developed into a forum for particle physics researchers to discuss the latest developments in phenomenology. Its recent editions focused on
In 2026 we will have a focus on rapidly evolving role of machine learning in high energy physics. We will cover a range of topics from phenomenology to detector design. The ZPW 2026 will provide a forum to discuss emerging opportunities where machine learning can advance precision calculation, beyond the Standard Model physics and discovery potential across the field.
The workshop, organized jointly by the particle theory groups of UZH and ETH with the support of the Pauli Center for Theoretical Studies, will be held on January 5-7, 2026.
Registration is open now. Deadline 15.12.25.
The event starts on Monday 5th of January at 9:00 am (registration from 8:15 am) and ends on Wednesday 7th.
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For any further information or questions please don't hesitate to contact Markus Ehrleat: markus.ehrle@physik.uzh.ch.
The workshop will take place at the historic UZH Main Building (Raemistrasse 71, 8006 Zurich). The talks will be hosted at the lecture theatre KOL-G-217.
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The workshop dinner will take place on Tuesday 6 January at 18:00. Location: zum Alten Löwen Universitätstrasse 111006. You can arrivby tram9 (direction Hirzenbach) or 10 (direction Flughafen) either to the Seilbahn Rigiblick or the Winkelriedstrasse. The Winkelriedstrasse tram stop is closest to th aperetivo location.
Participants should arrange themselves for their hotel reservation.
WARNING: Please be aware of a scam that has become quite widespread: conference participants and speakers are sometimes contacted by phone or email and asked for credit card numbers to secure a hotel reservation. Please note that nobody from the conference organization will contact you with such requests.
We want every participant to feel welcome, included, and safe at the conference. Moreover, we will do our best to accommodate specific needs such as accessibility, child care or dietary requirements. We cannot promise to solve every issue, but we will certainly try. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with the organisers or the secretariat if you require any assistance.
We expect all workshop participants to be respectful, constructive and to support the Mission Statement and Goals of UZH and The Respect Code of Conduct of ETH.