DisCoVor 2027
June 14 – June 17, 2027
Madison, Wisconsin
The 6th Colloquium on Vortex Dominated Flows – DisCoVor 2027 will be held in Madison, Wisconsin from June 14 through June 17, 2027. This meeting focuses on the flow physics of unsteady, vortex-dominated flows. Unsteady flows with multiple interacting vortices that play an important role in the flow or system are the central subject of this colloquium. Research areas of particular interest include fluid-structure interactions, biological flight/swimming, physiological flows, flow control, energy harvesting, separated flows, wakes, and other shear and vortical flows. Experimental, computational, analytical and data-driven modeling contributions are all encouraged.
This meeting builds off the success of prior DisCoVor Colloquia:
2026 Edinburgh, Scotland
2024 Delft, Netherlands
Workshop Details
Program
The DisCoVor meeting is an opportunity not only for the dissemination of the latest research in vortex-dominated flows, but is also designed for maximum engagement and fostering discussions amongst attendees. Throughout the four days, a single oral presentation session will occur in the mornings, and poster sessions, informal discussions, hikes, and other group activities will be organized for the afternoons.
The technical and group activities program will be posted closer to the event date.
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Opens: 01 December 2026
Abstract Submission Closes: 15 January 2027
Notification of Abstract Acceptance: 15 February 2027
Early Bird Registration Opens: 15 February 2027
Colloquium: 14 June 2027 – 17 June 2027
Keynote Speakers
Coming soon
Abstract submission
The submission will require a two-page abstract with title, author list, presenting author, and the PI’s name, email, and affiliation. You will be required to specify whether an oral or poster presentation is preferred.
To accommodate a single-session conference format and foster a collaborative and interactive environment, the number of participants will be limited. Participants will be selected based on extended abstracts for the research they plan to present.
To allow as many different groups as possible to participate and to achieve a high scientific level for both the oral presentations and the poster sessions, we will restrict the maximum number of abstracts that can be submitted per research group.
Per single research group (corresponding to a single principal investigator), we allow a maximum of 2 abstract contributions, and a maximum of 1 oral presentation.
Abstract templates are available in latex and MS-Word.
- Abstract Submission Opens: 01 December 2026
- Abstract Submission Closes: 15 January 2027
- Notification of Abstract Acceptance: 15 February 2027
Location
DisCoVor 2027 will be hosted at the Pyle Center, a waterfront conference venue along Lake Mendota, on the U. Wisconsin-Madison campus within walking distance of downtown hotels and restaurants. It is adjacent to Memorial Union and the Terrace, which are lively social centers to the University and greater Madison community.
Madison is situated on the isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, surrounded by a vibrant university community and a thriving downtown. Madison is renowned for its walkable lakeside campus, the Terrace at the Memorial Union, the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, and proximity to outstanding outdoor recreation including Devil’s Lake State Park (approximately 40 miles south), the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, and world-class cycling infrastructure.
Negotiated hotel blocks and low-cost dormitory housing will be available to attendees.
Travel information
Madison: The Dane Country Regional Airport (MSN) is located 4 miles north of downtown Madison. You can continue to Madison by taxi (approx. $12) or a ride-share service.
Milwaukee: The General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is located in Milwaukee, 75 miles east of Madison. You may continue to Madison via bus (see below) or car rental.
Chicaco: Chicago has 2 international airports, Midway International and O’Hare International. There is a bus service to Madison available from both airports. O’Hare is closer to Madison since it is on the north side of Chicago. Transit time from O’Hare to Madison is approximately 2 hours in car, 3.5 hours via bus.
Milwaukee: The Badger Coach Bus Line runs 6 trips daily from the General Mitchell International Airport to the UW–Madison campus for $23 each way. Travel time is approximately 2 hours. www.badgerbus.com
Chicago: The Van Galder Bus Company runs several times daily from the Midway and O’Hare airports to the UW–Madison campus. One-way fare is $32 and the travel time is 3.5 hours. www.vangalderbus.com
For those planning to arrive via car, please note that parking in Madison is limited. It is advisable to request for a parking spot from your hotel, or plan ahead with the following resources:
City of Madison parking: https://www.cityofmadison.com/parking/garages-lots
UW–Madison parking: https://transportation.wisc.edu/visitor-parking/
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