The goal of this conference is to present a comprehensive overview of the status of dark matter searches, covering theoretical and experimental perspectives across theories, candidates, and detection strategies while also providing insights into the technological advances in detection techniques that will impact the prospects for finding clues about the nature of the dark matter.

IDM 2026 is scheduled as an in-person conference on June 1-5, 2026 and it will be held in Zaragoza, Spain, organized by the CAPA Institute.

Important dates

Abstract submission is now open

https://indico.capa.unizar.es/event/40/abstracts

Abstract submission deadline: 1 March 2026

More details about the fee and accommodation options will be provided soon

PRELIMINARY TIME PLAN:

• Registration opening: 1 February 2026
• Abstract decision before 13 April 2026
• Early registration (reduced fee) until 20 April 2026
• Late registration until 18 May 2026