Jun 16, 2026, 9:00 AM → Jun 19, 2026, 2:00 PM Europe/Athens
Dougalis room (Heraklion, Greece)
Jean-Luc Starck (CosmoStat, CEA Paris-Saclay)
Marta Spinelli (Observatoire de la Cote d'Azur)
Description:
The era of Euclid, LSST, and SKA heralds a profound transformation in observational cosmology. As surveys approach the limits set by cosmic variance and systematic control, extracting maximal information from the cosmic density field demands a fundamental rethinking of how we perform cosmological inference. Traditional two-point statistics, while powerful, capture only a fraction of the information encoded in the nonlinear, non-Gaussian Universe.
This conference explores the emerging paradigm of full-information cosmology, bringing together approaches that move beyond the power spectrum, including high-order statistics, field-level inference, forward modeling, and simulation-based methods. By uniting developments across theory, simulations, and data analysis, the meeting aims to illuminate new pathways toward unbiased, robust, and information-optimal inference, and to define the statistical foundations of cosmology in the era of next-generation surveys.
SOC: Klea Panayidou, Natalia Porqueres, Marta Spinelli, Jean-Luc Starck, Greg Tsagkatakis, Panos Tsakalides, Stefano Camera
Confirmed Keynote Speakers
- Carolina Cuesta-Lazaro , Harvard University, USA
- Zuhui Fan , Peking University, China
- Suman Majumdar , Indian Institute of Technology Indore, India
- Alan Heavens , Imperial College London, UK
- Cora Uhlemann , Bielefeld University, Germany
- Gary Bernstein , University of Pennsylvania, USA
- Nicolas Martinet , Laboratoire d'Astrophysique de Marseille, France
- Giovanni Aricò , INFN Bologna, Italy
- Pauline Zarrouk , Sorbonne University, France
- Bhuvnesh Jain , University of Pennsylvania, USA
Event Program
Event Program
How to Reach FORTH:
The building of the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH) is located approximately 8 to 10 kilometers south-west of Heraklion city centre. FORTH can be reached either by taxi or by public bus.
By taxi: A taxi ride to FORTH costs approximately €15–€20, and the driving time is around 20 minutes, depending on traffic. The name of FORTH in Greek is spelled and pronounced “ITE”. FORTH/ITE is located near the University Hospital, which is spelled “PAGNH” and pronounced “PAGNI”. Please make clear to your taxi driver that you are going to ITE, which is different from TEI, to ensure that you are not taken to TEI by mistake.
By public bus: There are many bus stops in Heraklion city centre, the main one being near the Astoria Hotel in Plateia Eleftherias. Buses take approximately 10 minutes to arrive there from the Airport and about 2 minutes from the Port.
You can reach FORTH using the No. 11 bus line, which is also the main line for the University and the University Hospital. The frequency of this service is approximately every 15 minutes, although the service directly to FORTH is limited. Please refer to the timetable below for full details of the direct services to FORTH.
Timetable:
| Time of departure from AIRPORT | Time of departure from FORTH (± 10 minutes) |
| 07:15 | 08:00 (to Port) |
| Time of departure from PORT | Time of departure from FORTH (± 10 minutes) |
| 08:38 | 09:00 (to Port) |
| 09:24 | 10:00 (to Port) |
| 14:29 | 15:00 (to Port) |
| 15:30 | 16:00 (to Airport) |
| 16:30 | 17:00 (to Airport) |
| 17:30 | 18:00 (to Airport) |
| 19:45 | 20:15 (to Airport) |
| 21:20 | 21:45 (to Airport) |
If you are on Bus Line No. 11 but not on one which goes directly to FORTH, you will need to follow these directions: once you have passed the University Hospital, which is on your right, and after approximately 800 m, you should exit the bus. The bus stop is found immediately after turning right at the second roundabout after the hospital and after a downhill road. You will then need to walk approximately 200 m to the FORTH campus.
The one-way ticket to FORTH costs €1.50, or €2.50 if purchased on the bus, and the journey takes approximately 30 minutes. We advise you to purchase your ticket prior to your journey, including your return ticket, as it can be difficult to find a selling point at or near FORTH. Ticket vending machines are located next to most main bus stops. You can also purchase tickets from most kiosks around the city.
Map:
FORTH location: View FORTH on Google Maps
Useful links:
Official FORTH directions
Heraklion city bus timetables