WAGS will be held December 4th-6th, 2026

Registration:

WAGS is partially supported by the National Science Foundation and by Department of Mathematics at the University of Utah

We ask that all participants fill out the registration form directly below to help us with NSF reporting; registration for WAGS is free:

WAGS Registration Link

Travel  

Getting to campus:

• TRAX (light rail in Salt Lake City), https://www.rideuta.com/Services/TRAX 

• Parking on campus, https://commuterservices.utah.edu/visitor-short-term-parking/   Talks will be held at the University Guest House (Thursday/Friday) and in JWB (Saturday/Sunda), near presidents circle.

• Flying, you'll want to fly into SLC (Salt Lake City International Airport), https://slcairport.com/ 

Accommodation: 

Suggestion: List suggested hotels, along with phone numbers and/or websites. Include distance from campus by foot/public transportation, and list any special room rates or discount codes.

Carpool/Roomshare: 

Suggestion: Create a way for participants to organize carpools and roommates. Possibilities include creating a Discord server and linking it here, or asking participants looking for carpools and roommates to email the local organizers directly.

Local organizers:

• Aaron Bertram

• Tommaso de Fernex

• Christopher Hacon

• Sean Howe

• Karl Schwede

• Sridhar Venkatesh

Send questions to local@wagsymposium.org. 

Code of Conduct:

The Western Algebraic Geometry Symposium aims to create an environment that is stimulating, supportive, and welcoming to all participants. We build that environment through our community, with each of us playing an active role in creating a positive experience for all. We ask you to be welcoming, respectful, and generous towards all participants and to recognize that it is your responsibility to ensure that your actions match your intent.

While attending WAGS at Host Institution, all participants are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct of Host Institution. Please visit *Add link* to learn more about reporting inappropriate behavior that you may have witnessed or experienced while participating in this event.

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About WAGS:

WAGS is a twice-yearly meeting of algebraic geometers in the Western half of North America that traces its origins back to the Utah-UCLA Algebraic Geometry Seminar started in 1989. Long term planning for WAGS is currently being organized by Nicolas Addington, Roya Beheshti Zavareh, María Angélica Cueto, José González, Dustin Ross, Karl Schwede, Farbod Shokrieh, and Mark Shoemaker. For more information about WAGS, visit http://www.wagsymposium.org.