Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
What happens when the entire world of physics comes together in one place?
At the APS Global Physics Summit, thousands of physicists from across disciplines and across the globe gather to share discoveries, spark collaborations, and tackle some of the biggest challenges facing science and society.
In this conversation, APS Chief Executive Officer Jonathan A. Bagger and APS President Brad Marston (Brown University) explain what makes this meeting unique—and why bringing the physics community together matters now more than ever.
This year’s theme, “Science for a Shared Future,” reflects both the power of physics to address global challenges and the importance of building a truly global scientific community.
In this interview you’ll hear about:
• Why combining the historic APS March and April meetings creates new opportunities for collaboration
• How physicists from fields as different as astrophysics and soft matter are learning from each other
• Why supporting students and early-career scientists is central to the future of physics
• How global participation and satellite meetings are expanding access to the physics community
• APS’s vision of a vibrant, inclusive, and global scientific community
From particle physics to climate science, the Global Physics Summit shows how ideas from across physics can intersect to address the world’s most pressing problems.
Watch more coverage from the APS Global Physics Summit on APS TV.
What happens when the entire world of physics comes together in one place?
At the APS Global Physics Summit, thousands of physicists from across disciplines and across the globe gather to share discoveries, spark collaborations, and tackle some of the biggest challenges facing science and society.
In this conversation, APS Chief Executive Officer Jonathan A. Bagger and APS President Brad Marston (Brown University) explain what makes this meeting unique—and why bringing the physics community together matters now more than ever.
This year’s theme, “Science for a Shared Future,” reflects both the power of physics to address global challenges and the importance of building a truly global scientific community.
In this interview you’ll hear about:
• Why combining the historic APS March and April meetings creates new opportunities for collaboration
• How physicists from fields as different as astrophysics and soft matter are learning from each other
• Why supporting students and early-career scientists is central to the future of physics
• How global participation and satellite meetings are expanding access to the physics community
• APS’s vision of a vibrant, inclusive, and global scientific community
From particle physics to climate science, the Global Physics Summit shows how ideas from across physics can intersect to address the world’s most pressing problems.
Watch more coverage from the APS Global Physics Summit on APS TV.
