{"id":134791,"date":"2026-03-05T16:48:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T21:48:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simonsfoundation.org\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=134791"},"modified":"2026-06-10T14:57:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T18:57:18","slug":"simons-collaboration-on-moduli-of-varieties-annual-meeting-2026","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/www.simonsfoundation.org\/event\/simons-collaboration-on-moduli-of-varieties-annual-meeting-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Simons Collaboration on Moduli of Varieties Annual Meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","_tribe_events_status":"","_tribe_events_status_reason":"","footnotes":""},"tags":[],"tribe_events_cat":[],"class_list":["post-134791","tribe_events","type-tribe_events","status-publish","hentry","event_type-conference","topic-mathematics"],"acf":{"block_editor":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":"<h4 class=\"indent-below reduce-bm\">Organizers:<\/h4>\r\nJames McKernan, University of California, San Diego\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"indent-below reduce-bm\">Speakers:<\/h4>\r\nBenjamin Bakker, University of Illinois at Chicago\r\nPaolo Cascini, Imperial College London\r\nIvan Cheltsov, University of Edinburgh\r\nChristopher Hacon, University of Utah\r\nMircea\tMustata, University of Michigan\r\nGiulia Sacc\u00e0, Columbia University\r\nYuri Tschinkel,\tSimons Foundation & New York University\r\nZiquan\tZhuang, Johns Hopkins University\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"indent-below reduce-bm\">Meeting Goals:<\/h4>\r\nThe Simons Collaboration on Moduli of Varieties Annual Meeting will focus on recent developments in the minimal model program and the theory of moduli spaces of varieties.  Topics include equivariant birational geometry, foliations, Hodge theory, K-stability, varieties defined in positive characteristic and varieties of Calabi-Yau type.\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"indent-below reduce-bm\">Visit the Simons Collaboration on Moduli of Varieties Website:<\/h4>\r\nhttps:\/\/simonsmoduli.com\/\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"indent-below reduce-bm\">Previous Meeting:<\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"\/event\/simons-collaboration-on-moduli-of-varieties-annual-meeting-2025\/\">2025<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;"},{"acf_fc_layout":"code","code":"<style>\r\n.s-area-mathematics-physical-sciences .m-block-accordion .m-block-table,\r\n.s-area-mathematics-physical-sciences .m-block-accordion .m-block-table h4{\r\n\tmargin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 0px;}\r\n.m-block-text h4.reduce-bm,\r\n.m-block-text  p.reduce-bm{\r\n\tmargin-bottom:1.25ex;}\r\n.m-block-text h4.reduce-bm+*,\r\n.m-block-text  p.reduce-bm+*{\r\n\tmargin-top:1ex;}\r\n.m-block-text .indent-below~p{\r\n\tpadding-left:1em;\r\n\tmargin-top:1ex;}\r\n<\/style>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion":[{"title":"Agenda","accordion_block_editor":[{"acf_fc_layout":"table","title":"Thursday, October 1, 2026","description":"","footer":"","agenda_bool":true,"table":{"p":{"o":{"uh":0}},"c":[{"p":""},{"p":""}],"h":[{"c":""},{"c":""}],"b":[[{"c":"8:30 AM"},{"c":"CHECK-IN &amp; BREAKFAST"}],[{"c":"9:30 AM"},{"c":"<b>PROGRAM | TBA<\/b>"}],[{"c":"10:30 AM"},{"c":"BREAK"}],[{"c":"11:00 AM"},{"c":"<b>PROGRAM | TBA<\/b>"}],[{"c":"12:00 PM"},{"c":"LUNCH"}],[{"c":"1:00 PM"},{"c":"<b>PROGRAM | TBA<\/b>"}],[{"c":"2:00 PM"},{"c":"BREAK"}],[{"c":"2:30 PM"},{"c":"<b>PROGRAM | TBA<\/b>"}],[{"c":"3:30 PM"},{"c":"BREAK"}],[{"c":"4:00 PM"},{"c":"<b>PROGRAM | TBA<\/b>"}],[{"c":"5:00 PM"},{"c":"DAY ONE CONCLUDES"}]],"acftf":{"v":"1.2.6"}}},{"acf_fc_layout":"table","title":"Friday, October 2, 2026","description":"","footer":"","agenda_bool":true,"table":{"acftf":{"v":"1.2.6"},"p":{"o":{"uh":0}},"c":[{"p":""},{"p":""}],"h":[{"c":""},{"c":""}],"b":[[{"c":"8:30 AM"},{"c":"CHECK-IN &amp; BREAKFAST"}],[{"c":"9:30 AM"},{"c":"<b>PROGRAM | TBA<\/b>"}],[{"c":"10:30 AM"},{"c":"BREAK"}],[{"c":"11:00 AM"},{"c":"<b>PROGRAM | TBA<\/b>"}],[{"c":"12:00 PM"},{"c":"LUNCH"}],[{"c":"1:00 PM"},{"c":"<b>PROGRAM | TBA<\/b>"}],[{"c":"2:00 PM"},{"c":"MEETING CONCLUDES"}]]}}]},{"title":"Participation & Funding","accordion_block_editor":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":"\r\nParticipation in the meeting falls into the following four categories. An individual's participation category is communicated via their letter of invitation.\r\n\r\n<em>The Simons Foundation will never ask for credit card information or require payment for registration to our events.<\/em>\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"indent-below reduce-bm\">Group A - PIs, Speakers &amp; Organizers<\/h4>\r\n\r\nIndividuals in Group A receive travel and hotel coordination within the following parameters:\r\n\r\n<strong>Travel<\/strong>\r\n<strong>Economy Class:<\/strong> For flights that are three hours or less to your destination, the maximum allowable class of service is Economy class.\r\n<strong>Premium Economy Class:<\/strong> For flights where the total air travel time (excluding connection time) is more than three hours and less than seven hours per segment to your destination, the maximum allowable class of service is premium economy.\r\n<strong>Business Class:<\/strong> When traveling internationally (or to Hawaii\/Alaska) travelers are permitted to travel in Business Class on those segments that are seven hours or more. If the routing is over budget, a premium economy or mixed-class ticket will be booked.\r\n\r\n<strong>Hotel<\/strong>\r\nUp to 3 nights at the conference hotel, arriving on Wednesday, September 30 and departing on Saturday, October 3.\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"indent-below reduce-bm\">Group B - Funded Participants<\/h4>\r\n\r\nIndividuals in Group B receive travel and hotel coordination within the following parameters:\r\n\r\n<strong>Travel<\/strong>\r\nEconomy class travel will be booked regardless of flight length.\r\n\r\n<strong>Hotel<\/strong>\r\nUp to 3 nights at the conference hotel, arriving on Wednesday, September 30 and departing on Saturday, October 3.\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"indent-below reduce-bm\">Group C - Unfunded Participants<\/h4>\r\n\r\nIndividuals in Group C will not receive financial support but are encouraged to enjoy all conference-hosted meals.\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"indent-below reduce-bm\">Group D - Remote Participants<\/h4>\r\n\r\nIndividuals in Group D will participate in the meeting remotely."}]},{"title":"Travel & Hotel","accordion_block_editor":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":"<h4 class=\"indent-below reduce-bm\">Air and Rail<\/h4>\r\n\r\nFor funded individuals, the foundation will arrange and pay for round-trip travel from their home city to the conference city. All travel and hotel arrangements must be booked through the Simons Foundation\u2019s preferred travel agency.\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"indent-below reduce-bm\">Travel Deviations<\/h4>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"reduce-bm\">The following travel specifications are considered deviations and will only be accommodated if the cost is less than or equal to the amount the Simons Foundation would pay for a standard round-trip ticket <strong>from your home city to the conference city<\/strong>:<\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"reduce-bm\">\r\n<li>Preferred airline<\/li>\r\n<li>Preferred travel class<\/li>\r\n<li>Specific flights\/flight times<\/li>\r\n<li>Travel dates outside those associated with the conference<\/li>\r\n<li>Arriving or departing from an airport other than your home city or conference city airports, i.e. multi-segment or triangle trips.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\nAll deviations must be reviewed and approved by the Simons Foundation and, if the cost is more than what would normally be paid, a reimbursement quote must be obtained through the foundation\u2019s travel agency before proceeding to booking and paying for travel out of pocket. All reimbursements for travel booked directly will be paid after the conclusion of the meeting.\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"indent-below reduce-bm\">Changes After Ticketing<\/h4>\r\n\r\nAll costs related to changes made to ticketed travel are to be paid for by the participant and are not reimbursable. Please contact the foundation\u2019s travel agency for further assistance.\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"indent-below reduce-bm\">Personal & Rental Cars<\/h4>\r\n\r\nPersonal car and rental trips over 250 miles each way require prior approval from the Simons Foundation via email.\r\n\r\nRental cars must be pre-approved by the Simons Foundation.\r\n\r\nThe Hotel AKA NoMad offers valet parking. Please note there are no in-and-out privileges when using the hotel\u2019s garage, therefore it is encouraged that participants walk or take public transportation to the Simons Foundation.\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"indent-below reduce-bm\">Hotel<\/h4>\r\nFunded individuals who require hotel accommodations are hosted by the foundation for a maximum of 3 nights at the conference hotel, arriving on Wednesday, September 30 and departing on Saturday, October 3.\r\n\r\nAny additional nights are at the attendee\u2019s own expense. To arrange accommodations, please register at the link included in your invitation.\r\n\r\nHotel AKA NoMad\r\n131 Madison Ave\r\nNew York, NY 10016\r\n(between 30th and 31st Streets)\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayaka.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.stayaka.com\/<\/a>\r\n \r\nFor driving directions to the Hotel AKA NoMad please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/\/Hotel+AKA+NoMad,+131+Madison+Ave,+New+York,+NY+10016\/@40.745666,-73.9868252,17z\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">click here<\/a>.\r\n\r\n"}]},{"title":"Reimbursement","accordion_block_editor":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":"<h4 class=\"indent-below reduce-bm\">Overview<\/h4>\r\n\r\nIn-person participants will be reimbursed for meals and local expenses including ground transportation. Expenses should be submitted through the foundation\u2019s online expense reimbursement platform after the meeting\u2019s conclusion.\r\n\r\nExpenses accrued because of meetings not directly related to the Simons Foundation-hosted meeting (a satellite meeting or meeting held at another institution, for example) will not be reimbursed by the Simons Foundation and should be paid by other sources.\r\n\r\nBelow are key reimbursement takeaways; a full policy will be provided with the final logistics email circulated approximately 2 weeks prior to the meeting\u2019s start.\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"indent-below reduce-bm\">Meals<\/h4>\r\n\r\nThe daily meal limit is $125; itemized receipts are required for expenses over $24 USD. The foundation DOES NOT provide a meal per diem and only reimburses actual meal expenses up the following amounts.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Breakfast $20<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Lunch $30<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Dinner $75<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"reduce-bm\">Allowable Meal Expenses<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Meals taken on travel days (when you traveled by air or train).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Meals not provided on a meeting day, dinner on Friday for example.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Group dinners consisting of fellow meeting participants paid by a single person will be reimbursed up to $75 per person and the amount will count towards the $125 daily meal limit.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"reduce-bm\">Unallowable Meal Expenses<p>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Meals taken outside those provided by the foundation (breakfast, lunch, breaks and\/or dinner).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Meals taken on days not associated with Simons Foundation-coordinated events.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Minibar expenses.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Meal expenses for a non-foundation guest.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><p style=\"margin:0\">Ubers, Lyfts, taxis, etc., taken to and from restaurants in Manhattan.<\/p>\r\n \t\t<ul style=\"margin:0\"><li>Accommodations will be made for those with mobility restrictions.<\/li><\/ul>\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"indent-below reduce-bm\">Ground Transportation<\/h4>\r\n\r\nExpenses for ground transportation will be reimbursed for travel days (i.e. traveling to\/from the airport or train station) as well as subway and bus fares while in Manhattan are reimbursable.\r\n\r\nTransportation to\/from satellite meetings are not reimbursable."}]},{"title":"Attendance & Building Protocols","accordion_block_editor":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":"<h4 class=\"indent-below reduce-bm\">Attendance<\/h4>\r\nIn-person participants and speakers are expected to attend all meeting days. Participants receiving hotel and travel support wishing to arrive on meeting days which conclude at 2:00 PM will be asked to attend remotely.\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"indent-below reduce-bm\">Entry &amp; Building Access<\/h4>\r\nUpon arrival, guests will be required to show their photo ID to enter the Simons Foundation and Flatiron Institute buildings. After checking-in at the meeting reception desk, guests will be able to show their meeting name badge to re-enter the building. If you forget your name badge, you will need to provide your photo ID.\r\n\r\nThe Simons Foundation and Flatiron Institute buildings are not considered \u201copen campuses\u201d and meeting participants will only have access to the spaces in which the meeting will take place. All other areas are off limits without prior approval.\r\n\r\nIf you require a private space to conduct a phone call or remote meeting, please contact your meeting manager at least 48-hours ahead of time so that they may book a space for you within the foundation\u2019s room reservation system.\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"indent-below reduce-bm\">Guests &amp; Children<\/h4>\r\nMeeting participants are required to give 24-hour advance notice of any guests meeting them at the Simons Foundation either before or after the meeting. Outside guests are discouraged from joining meeting activities, including meals.\r\n\r\nWith the exception of Simons Foundation and Flatiron Institute staff, ad hoc meeting participants who did not receive a meeting invitation directly from the Simons Foundation are not permitted.\r\n\r\nChildren under the age of 18 are not permitted to attend meetings at the Simons Foundation. Furthermore, the Simons Foundation does not provide childcare facilities or support of any kind. Special accommodations will be made for nursing parents."}]},{"title":"Contacts","accordion_block_editor":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":"<h4 class=\"indent-below reduce-bm\">Meeting & Policy Questions <\/h4>\r\nMeghan Fazzi\r\nSenior Manager, Events & Administration\r\n<a href=\"mailto:mfazzi@simonsfoundation.org\">mfazzi@simonsfoundation.org<\/a>\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"indent-below reduce-bm\">Travel & Hotel Support<\/h4>\r\nFCM Travel Meetings & Events\r\n<a href=\"mailto:SimonsFoundationEventTravel@us.fcm.travel\">SimonsFoundationEventTravel@us.fcm.travel<\/a>\r\nHours: M-F, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM ET\r\n+1-888-789-6639"}]}]}]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.simonsfoundation.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tribe_events\/134791"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.simonsfoundation.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tribe_events"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.simonsfoundation.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/tribe_events"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.simonsfoundation.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.simonsfoundation.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=134791"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.simonsfoundation.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tribe_events\/134791\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":137134,"href":"https:\/\/www.simonsfoundation.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tribe_events\/134791\/revisions\/137134"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.simonsfoundation.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=134791"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.simonsfoundation.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=134791"},{"taxonomy":"tribe_events_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.simonsfoundation.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tribe_events_cat?post=134791"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}