New Insights: Calculus of Variations,
Optimization and Long-range Applications

Napoli, Italia, 15-18 settembre 2026

Aula Magna, Scuola Superiore Meridionale: Via Mezzocannone n. 4

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About the Conference

The purpose of the Conference is to bring together a broad community of distinguished researchers in Calculus of Variations, its applications, and related areas, with the aim of discussing recent progress, exchanging ideas, and fostering fruitful collaboration.

The meeting will also provide an opportunity to celebrate Nicola Fusco on his seventieth birthday.

Invited Speakers

  • Emilio Acerbi
  • Luigi Ambrosio
  • John Ball
  • Lucio Boccardo
  • Verena Bögelein
  • Giuseppe Buttazzo
  • Marco Cicalese
  • Andrea Cianchi
  • Bernard Dacorogna
  • Gianni Dal Maso
  • Frank Duzaar
  • Vincenzo Ferone
  • Alessio Figalli (to be confirmed)
  • Irene Fonseca
  • Vesa Julin
  • Giovanni Leoni
  • Francesco Maggi
  • Carlo Mantegazza
  • Paolo Marcellini
  • Massimiliano Morini
  • Diego Pallara
  • Aldo Pratelli
  • Cristina Trombetti

Committees

Scientific Committee

  • Chiara Leone
  • Carlo Nitsch
  • Anna Verde

Organizing Committee

  • Vincenzo Amato
  • Giacomo Ascione
  • Domenico La Manna