Knot theory and 3-manifolds have recently seen the fruition of several long-standing programs. The aim of the conference is to give a forum for the research community to assimilate recent advances and emerging techniques in the field. The broad perspective of the conference is particularly important for bringing young researchers to the forefront of the field; consequently, special attention will be paid to the support of graduate students and postdocs.
Knots and the three dimensional spaces in which they live have long been important objects of study in mathematics. More recent times have shown that the area is intimately related to many other branches of mathematics as well as to physical sciences like biology and cosmology. This has provided renewed impetus for understanding these spaces. The conference will bring together experts in various fields all of which have connections to knot theory and 3-dimensional spaces, with the intention of disseminating recent important results in the area, providing an overview of the current state of research, as well as directions for future exploration. These talks are aimed at both experts and novices in the area.
