Special Year 2025-2026: Arithmetic Geometry, Hodge Theory, and O-minimality

Workshop on Recent Developments in Hodge Theory and O-minimality

March 09, 2026 | 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Add to calendar 03/09/2026 14:30 03/09/2026 15:30 Workshop on Recent Developments in Hodge Theory and O-minimality use-title Topic: Matroids and the Integral Hodge Conjecture for Abelian Varieties Speakers: Philip Engel, University of Illinois More: https://www.ias.edu/math/events/workshop-recent-developments-hodge-theory-and-o-minimality-2 Abstract: We will discuss a proof that the integral Hodge conjecture is false for a very general abelian variety of dimension ≥ 4. Associated to any regular matroid is a degeneration of principally polarized abelian varieties. We introduce a new combinatorial invariant of regular matroids, which obstructs the algebraicity of the minimal curve class, on the very general fiber of the associated degeneration. In concert with a result of Voisin, one deduces (via the intermediate Jacobian) the stable irrationality of a very general cubic threefold. This is joint work with Olivier de Gaay Fortman and Stefan Schreieder. Simonyi Hall 101 a7a99c3d46944b65a08073518d638c23

Abstract: We will discuss a proof that the integral Hodge conjecture is false for a very general abelian variety of dimension ≥ 4. Associated to any regular matroid is a degeneration of principally polarized abelian varieties. We introduce a new...

Workshop on Recent Developments in Hodge Theory and O-minimality

March 09, 2026 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Add to calendar 03/09/2026 12:00 03/09/2026 13:00 Workshop on Recent Developments in Hodge Theory and O-minimality use-title Topic: P-adic Families and Arithmetic Speakers: Giada Grossi, Institute for Advanced Study More: https://www.ias.edu/math/events/workshop-recent-developments-hodge-theory-and-o-minimality-1 Abstract: I will discuss the general strategy of studying arithmetic objects, such as p-adic Galois representations, L-values, and automorphic forms, as members of (p-adic) families and explain how this can make certain questions more accessible. In particular, some results involving variation in Zp-towers (Iwasawa theory) and Hida families for GL2-objects will be presented. Simonyi Hall 101 a7a99c3d46944b65a08073518d638c23

Abstract: I will discuss the general strategy of studying arithmetic objects, such as p-adic Galois representations, L-values, and automorphic forms, as members of (p-adic) families and explain how this can make certain questions more accessible. In...

Workshop on Recent Developments in Hodge Theory and O-minimality

March 09, 2026 | 10:45am - 11:45am
Add to calendar 03/09/2026 10:45 03/09/2026 11:45 Workshop on Recent Developments in Hodge Theory and O-minimality use-title Topic: Ax-Schanuel and the Rank One Riemann-Hilbert Correspondence Speakers: Jonathan Pila, Institute for Advanced Study More: https://www.ias.edu/math/events/workshop-recent-developments-hodge-theory-and-o-minimality-0 Abstract: A result of Simpson characterizes subspaces that are (irreducible) algebraic varieties on both sides of the rank one Riemann-Hilbert correspondence. This result suggests an underlying Ax-Schanuel statement. In joint work with Jacob Tsimerman we affirm this and recover the bi-algebraicity result. Simonyi Hall 101 a7a99c3d46944b65a08073518d638c23

Abstract: A result of Simpson characterizes subspaces that are (irreducible) algebraic varieties on both sides of the rank one Riemann-Hilbert correspondence. This result suggests an underlying Ax-Schanuel statement. In joint work with Jacob...

Workshop on Recent Developments in Hodge Theory and O-minimality

March 09, 2026 | 10:00am - March 12, 2026 | 4:30pm
Add to calendar 03/09/2026 10:00 03/12/2026 16:30 Workshop on Recent Developments in Hodge Theory and O-minimality use-title More: https://www.ias.edu/math/events/workshop-recent-developments-hodge-theory-and-o-minimality _Sponsored by Dr. John P. Hempel _ Organizer: Jacob Tsimerman We will focus on recent developments in Hodge theory, which has emerged as both a unifying framework and powerful tool for problems in arithmetic and unlikely intersections. The goal will also be to flesh out the connections to O-minimality, which has become inextricably linked to many different aspects of this field. Speakers: Yohan Brunebarbe, University Bordeaux Haohua Deng, Dartmouth College Philip Engel, University of Illinois Ziyang Gao, IAS Asvin G., IAS Giada Grossi, IAS Philipp Habegger, University of Basel Gareth Jones, University of Manchester Dmitry Novikov, IAS Alexander Petrov, MIT Jonathan Pila, IAS Thomas Scanlon, University of California, Berkeley Michal Szachniewicz, IAS Qixiang Wang, University of Paris, Saclay Alex Youcis, University of Toronto   REGISTRATION:  (SEATING IS LIMITED AND YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO ATTEND THIS WORKSHOP IN PERSON. IAS FACULTY AND MEMBERS ALONG WITH SPEAKERS DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER.) All talks will be recorded and posted to the School of Math Video website to watch in the future. SOLD OUT: To register please go here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/workshop-on-recent-developments-in-hodge-theory-and-o-minimality-tickets-1979876694490?aff=oddtdtcreator  Schedule:  Download: Schedule (PDF) [https://www.ias.edu/sites/default/files/Schedule_5.pdf]   Local accommodations [https://www.ias.edu/math/local-accommodations] Travel to IAS [https://www.ias.edu/math/travel-information] Simonyi Hall 101 a7a99c3d46944b65a08073518d638c23

Sponsored by Dr. John P. Hempel 

Organizer: Jacob Tsimerman

We will focus on recent developments in Hodge theory, which has emerged as both a unifying framework and powerful tool for problems in arithmetic and unlikely intersections. The goal will...

Special Year Research Seminar

March 05, 2026 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Add to calendar 03/05/2026 13:00 03/05/2026 14:00 Special Year Research Seminar use-title Topic: TBA More: https://www.ias.edu/math/events/special-year-research-seminar-47 Simonyi 101 a7a99c3d46944b65a08073518d638c23

Special Year Research Seminar

February 26, 2026 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Add to calendar 02/26/2026 13:00 02/26/2026 14:00 Special Year Research Seminar use-title Topic: TBA More: https://www.ias.edu/math/events/special-year-research-seminar-46 Simonyi 101 a7a99c3d46944b65a08073518d638c23

Special Year Research Seminar

February 19, 2026 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Add to calendar 02/19/2026 13:00 02/19/2026 14:00 Special Year Research Seminar use-title Topic: Bi-\bar{Q}-structure on Shimura Varieties and Quadratic Relations Between CM Period Speakers: Ziyang Gao, Institute for Advanced Study More: https://www.ias.edu/math/events/special-year-research-seminar-44 In this talk I will introduce a bi-\bar{Q}-structure on Shimura varieties, propose a hyperbolic analytic subspace conjecture (analogue of Wüstholz’s analytic subgroup theorem in this context), and explain its consequence on quadratic relations between holomorphic periods of CM abelian varieties. Joint work with Emmanuel Ullmo and Andrei Yafaev. Simonyi 101 a7a99c3d46944b65a08073518d638c23

In this talk I will introduce a bi-\bar{Q}-structure on Shimura varieties, propose a hyperbolic analytic subspace conjecture (analogue of Wüstholz’s analytic subgroup theorem in this context), and explain its consequence on quadratic relations...

Special Year Learning Seminar

February 18, 2026 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

In 2011 Bourgain and Rudnick showed that if $\gamma$ is a curve of non-vanishing curvature on the 2d standard flat torus, then there are no Laplace eigenfunctions of arbitrarily large eigenvalues containing $\gamma$ in their nodal set. We show that...

Special Year Research Seminar

February 12, 2026 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm

I'll talk about the o-minimal structures R_LN and R_{LN,exp} where one has an effective form of the finiteness property of o-minimality. Unlike the more classical structure of Pfaffian function, R_{LN,exp} contains the period integrals for aribtrary...

Special Year Research Seminar

February 05, 2026 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Since the work of Jacobi and Siegel, it is well known that Theta series of quadratic lattices produce modular forms. In a vast generalization, Kudla and Millson have proved that the generating series of special cycles in orthogonal and unitary...