From August 18–23, 2025, the University of California, Santa Cruz will welcome physicists from around the world for SUSY 2025, the International Conference on Supersymmetry and Unification of Fundamental Interactions. Recognized as one of the leading events in theoretical and experimental particle physics, the conference will bring together researchers exploring the fundamental laws of the universe.

Supersymmetry, the central focus of the meeting, is a proposed extension of the Standard Model of particle physics. It predicts that every known particle has a corresponding “superpartner,” which could help explain mysteries such as dark matter, the hierarchy of particle masses, and the unification of fundamental forces. While experimental evidence remains limited, ongoing research at the Large Hadron Collider and other facilities continues to probe the theory’s predictions.

This year’s conference will be hosted by The Santa Cruz Institute for Particle Physics (SCIPP) and will feature a comprehensive program including plenary talks, parallel sessions, and presentations. Topics will range from collider searches for supersymmetric particles to advances in quantum field theory, string theory, and cosmology. Discussions will also highlight connections between supersymmetry and other areas of physics, including gravitational waves, dark energy, and cutting-edge mathematical frameworks.

Beyond formal sessions, SUSY 2025 will provide ample opportunities for collaboration and networking. Social events, poster sessions, and informal gatherings will allow participants to exchange ideas, forge partnerships, and inspire the next generation of physicists working on some of the field’s most challenging problems. SUSY offered a week-long pre-conference summer school from August 11 to 15, providing lectures on advanced topics in particle physics, astroparticle physics, and cosmology to graduate students and early-career post-docs.

By hosting SUSY 2025, UC Santa Cruz reinforces its reputation as a hub for fundamental physics research. UCSC will provide an ideal setting for discussions that could shape the future of particle physics.

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