VAST 2026: From Vacuum Stability to Gravitational Waves

The study of vacuum stability and phase transitions plays an important role in several areas of particle physics and cosmology. Questions related to the structure of the Standard Model Higgs potential, the evolution of the early Universe, and the properties of fundamental interactions are closely connected to these phenomena. This conference aims to bring together researchers working on theoretical, phenomenological, and computational aspects of vacuum stability and phase transitions, fostering discussion and collaboration across these closely related fields. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: Electroweak vacuum stability and metastability Vacuum decay and tunneling in quant