algebraic K-theory

[Oscar Randal-Williams <o.randal-williams@dpmms.cam.ac.uk>]

This is the first announcement of

    Manifolds and K-Theory: the legacy of Andrew Ranicki

    ICMS, Edinburgh, 29 June - 3 July 2020

Andrew Ranicki and his theory of algebraic surgery played a central role in linking manifold theory, algebraic K-theory, and its close cousin L-theory. These areas have seen great developments and advances in the last decade from distinct research communities. This workshop will bring together mathematicians working on the topology of high-dimensional manifolds and their automorphisms with those working on the algebraic K-theory (and its cousins hermitian K-theory and L-theory) of rings and ring spectra, in order to share recent progress in these areas and kindle a fresh interaction between them.

There will be plenary talks by Michael Weiss, Thomas Goodwillie, F. Thomas Farrell, and Lars Hesselholt. The remaining speakers will be chosen from among the participants closer to the time of the workshop ("Oberwolfach-style").

To apply to participate in the workshop please visit the website:

    https://www.icms.org.uk/manifoldsandktheory.php

Regards,

Oscar Randal-Williams

on behalf of the organisers: Clark Barwick, Diarmuid Crowley, and Ulrike Tillmann