There are still quite a few unsolved mysteries in physics, ranging from the accelerated expansion of the Universe to the asymmetry between matter and antimatter. The proposed answer most probably lies in a physics beyond the Standard Model in a so called Dark Sector which might be populated by axions, WISPs and WIMPs. Their nature and properties are still mysteries in particle physics. Research is presently gathering increasing momentum and attracting the efforts of scientists from many international institutions and collaborations. This "18th Patras Workshop on Axions WIMPs and WISPs” is the latest event in an annual series of conferences, started in 2005 at CERN. The workshop is aiming to continue the rich and successful series, reviewing recent theoretical advances, laboratory experiments, novel ideas as well as astrophysical and cosmological results in the field. Participation by young scientists is strongly encouraged.

Registration is open via the Indico website! The early bird registration deadline is coming soon!

Local organizing comittee:

Marin Karuza (University of Rijeka)
Giovanni Cantatore (University and INFN Trieste)
Diana Mance (University of Rijeka)
Ana Jardas (University of Rijeka)
Aldo Arena (University of Rijeka)
Karlo Veličan (University of Rijeka)
Emma Hess (INFN Pisa)

International organizing committee:

Marin Karuza (Chair, University of Rijeka and INFN Trieste)
Giovanni Cantatore (Co-Chair, University and INFN Trieste)
Vassilis Anastassopoulos (University of Patras)
Laura Baudis (University of Zurich)
Dmitry Budker (Helmholtz Institute and Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz))
Horst Fischer (University of Freiburg)
Joerg Jaeckel (University of Heidelberg)
Axel Lindner (DESY)
Andreas Ringwald (DESY)
Marc Schumann (University of Freiburg)
Yannis Semertzidis (CAPP/IBS & KAIST)
Arne Wickenbrock (Helmholtz Institute and Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz)
Konstantin Zioutas (University of Patras)