Welcome to QuaSy-Con III (Iowa State University, November 8 and 9, 2025)

Quantum Symmetries Conferences in the U.S. Midwest (founded by Chelsea Walton)

The Midwest Quantum Symmetry Conference series is dedicated to showcasing recent advances in Quantum Symmetry and exploring the rich connections among tensor categories, vertex algebras, subfactors, conformal nets, Hopf algebras, and quantum groups. We aim to make the conference series an essential platform for intellectual exchange between Quantum Symmetry researchers in the Midwest, allowing researchers from diverse subfields to collaboratively create new ideas, connections, and methods for solving significant problems in Quantum Symmetry.

ORGANIZERS

The conference co-organizers are 

• Katrina Barron (University of Notre Dame)

• Colleen Delaney (Purdue University)

• Jonas Hartwig (Iowa State University)

• Julia Plavnik (Indiana University)

• Gaywalee Yamskulna (Illinois State University)

Registration

We are pleased to announce that QuaSy-Con III will be held at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, from November 8 to November 9, 2025. We invite speakers and prospective participants to register by completing the survey linked below. To help us plan effectively, we encourage you to do so as soon as possible. 

Limited funding may be available for participants and speakers who do not have access to other sources of support. If you would like to be considered for funding, please indicate this when completing the survey. 

Register Here

Venue & Local Information

• Venue address, maps, and directions

Iowa State University is located in Ames, Iowa.

• 1. • Iowa State University campus map

     • Building and room to be determined.

• Hotel recommendations

Sleep Inn 1310 Dickinson Avenue, Ames, IA 50014, (515) 425-4120, is near campus and has a group rate (Reservation).

• Group rate expires October 7th, 2025.  

• 7-day cancellation policy (cancellations must be requested before October 31st to avoid a penalty).

• 25 Rooms Blocked 

i) 10 Kings - $107.00/night - $239.92 for two nights ($119.96 per night including tax) 

ii) 10 Double Queens - $113.00/night $254.02 for two nights ($127.01 per night including tax) 

iii) 5 King Suites - $121.00/night - $270.14 for two nights ($135.07 per night including tax)

Hilton Garden Inn 1325 Dickinson Ave., Ames, IA 50014, (515) 233-8000, is also near campus and has a group rate (Reservation ).

• The group rate expires on October 7th, 2025. 

• 20 - 25 Rooms Blocked - $132/night including breakfast ($147.84 including taxes)

Other hotels in the campus vicinity (no rooms blocked with special rates) 

Gateway Hotel & Conference Center  2100 Green Hills Drive, Ames, IA  50014,  (515) 313-4200

Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center at ISU  2609 University Blvd, Ames, IA 

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites  2500 University Blvd., Ames, IA  50010,  (515) 296-2500

Comfort Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus  603 S. 16th St., Ames, IA  50010  (515) 663-9555

Courtyard Ames  311 S. 17th St., Ames, IA  50010,  (515) 620-5910

• Transportation info (nearest airport, bus/train routes)

  1. • The nearest airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

     • Transportation from the airport in Des Moines to Ames will be arranged through a university shuttle service. (UBER/LYFT can cost $60-$100.)

• Dining & local attractions

  1. • Café Milo is within walking distance of the recommended hotels Sleep Inn and Hilton Garden Inn.

     • Bernard's list