Dear Colleagues,

This is the second announcement of the Bridging scales: star clusters and their host galaxies from the Local to the high-z Universe conference, which will be held in Matera (Italy) from the 1st to the 5th of September 2025.

Abstract submission

We are pleased to announce that the submission of abstracts for oral contributions and posters is now open at the following link.

The deadline for abstract submission is March 14th, 2025. Notifications regarding abstract selection will be sent by mid April, 2025. 

Please note that all oral presentations will be given in person.

Key scientific topics

The conference aims at bringing together observers and theorists from both the local and high-z Universe communities to inspire discussions about how to build a comprehensive picture of star cluster formation and evolution, explore the link between old massive, young star clusters and high-z proto-globular clusters, their connection to galaxy formation and their potential role in the reionization of the Universe.

Special focus will be given to the following topics

• Local young clusters: insights on cluster formation and early evolution

• Local globular clusters and globular cluster systems and their link with galaxy assembly and evolution

• High-z observations of proto-clusters and dense stellar systems: their role in the early Universe

• Cluster formation in the context of cosmological simulations

• Next generation of observational facilities 

Please circulate this announcement among your colleagues and apologize for any duplicates you may receive.

Important dates

Abstract submission closes: March 14th, 2025

Speaker notification: mid April, 2025

Conference dates: September 1-5, 2025

Looking forward to meeting you in Matera!