Regular black holes
in quantum gravity and beyond:
from theory to shadow observations

Now is a defining time for black-hole research on three fronts:

• First, observations by the Event Horizon Telescope enable horizon-scale-probes of black-hole geometries.

• Second, studies of regular black holes have given rise to potential observational features on the one hand and questions of dynamical stability on the other hand.

• Third, several quantum-gravity proposals have motivated regular black-hole metrics.

These developments suggest that it is time to bring the relevant communities together for an intensive discussion of regular black holes, their status in and beyond quantum gravity, and the observational prospects for their shadows. The aim of the workshop is to trigger constructive discussions that engage these different communities that, when brought together, may bridge from fundamental theory development in gravity all the way to observations.

Confirmed speakers:

This focused workshop is scheduled in close temporal proximity to the conference "Black holes inside and out" (Sept 27- Oct 1) which has a broader scope. We hope that while both online meetings can certainly be attended separately, participants as well as speakers can benefit from the proximity of the events.