Graph theory: structure, surfaces, spectra

We would like to invite you to the conference entitled “Graph theory: structure, surfaces, spectra”, celebrating the work of Bojan Mohar on the occasion of his 70th birthday.

The conference will take place from September 24–27, 2026, at the Shanghai Center for Mathematical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.

The meeting will bring together researchers working in graph theory, topological graph theory, combinatorics, and related areas. Topics include structural graph theory, graph embeddings, coloring problems, spectral methods, and interactions with geometry and topology.

Time: September 24–27, 2026
Venue: Shanghai Center for Mathematical Sciences,
Jiangwan Campus, Fudan University,
2005 Songhu Road, Yangpu District,
Shanghai 200438, China

Organizer:

Peter Bradshaw
Zdenek Dvořák
Krystal Guo
Ken-ichi Kawarabayashi
Ararat Harutyunyan
Hehui Wu
Local Organizers in SCMS Combinatorics Group

We warmly welcome participants from around the world to Shanghai.

Speakers

Plenary Speakers

Jørgen Bang-Jensen, University of Southern Denmark
Pavol Hell, Simon Fraser University
Daniel Kráľ, Leipzig University
Tomaž Pisanski, University of Primorska
Bruce Reed, Academia Sinica
Xuding Zhu, Zhejiang Normal University

Invited Speakers

Drago Bokal, University of Maribor
Sergio Cabello, University of Ljubljana
MacKenzie Carr, Toronto Metropolitan University
Haiyan Chen, Jimei University
Gašper Fijavž, University of Ljubljana
Ervin Győri, Alfréd Rényi Institute of Mathematics
Seyyed Aliasghar Hosseini， Simon Fraser University
Sarah Houdaigoui, National Institute of Informatics / SOKENDAI
Yuta Inoue, The University of Tokyo
Yifan Jing, The Ohio State University
Peter Mark Kayll, University of Montana
Stephan Kreutzer, Technische Universität Berlin
Caiheng Li, Southern University of Science and Technology
Honghai Li, Jiangxi Normal University
Bernard Lidický, Iowa State University
Jie Ma, Tsinghua University / University of Science and Technology of China
Tomáš Masařík, University of Warsaw
Jessica McDonald, Auburn University
Atsuyuki Miyashita, The University of Tokyo
Patrice Ossona de Mendez, CNRS
Kenta Ozeki, Yokohama National University
Lucas Picasarri-Arrieta, National Institute of Informatics
Gil Puig i Surroca, Université Paris Dauphine–PSL
Gelasio Salazar, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí
Robert Šámal, Charles University
Riste Škrekovski, University of Primorska
Martin Škoviera, Comenius University Bratislava
David R. Wood, Monash University
Qing Xiang, Southern University of Science and Technology
Min Yan, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Gabriëlle Zwaneveld, University of Amsterdam

Participant Registration

Researchers and students interested in attending the conference are warmly invited to register.

A limited number of rooms at the Fudan Guest House may be offered to registered student participants. Accommodation is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.

Open the Registration Form

Conference Venue

The conference will take place at the Shanghai Center for Mathematical Sciences (SCMS), Fudan University.

Address:
Shanghai Center for Mathematical Sciences
Fudan University, Jiangwan Campus
No. 2005 Songhu Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai 200438, China

The Shanghai Center for Mathematical Sciences is located near Gate 2 of the Jiangwan Campus.

Travel & Accommodation

Transportation

The Shanghai Center for Mathematical Sciences (SCMS) is located on the Jiangwan Campus of Fudan University.

From Pudong International Airport (PVG)

By taxi: The journey takes approximately 50–60 minutes and costs about RMB 170, depending on traffic.
By metro: Take Shanghai Metro Line 2 and transfer to Line 10. Get off at Guofan Road Station (国帆路站) and use Exit 3. The total fare is approximately RMB 20.
By Maglev and taxi: Take the Shanghai Maglev Train to Longyang Road Station, which costs approximately RMB 50, and then take a taxi to SCMS, which costs approximately RMB 60.

From Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) or Hongqiao Railway Station

By taxi: The journey costs approximately RMB 95, depending on traffic.
By metro: Take Shanghai Metro Line 10 directly to Guofan Road Station (国帆路站) and use Exit 3. The fare is approximately RMB 5.

From Shanghai Railway Station

By taxi: The journey takes approximately 40–60 minutes and costs approximately RMB 40, depending on traffic.
By metro: Take Shanghai Metro Line 3 or Line 4, transfer to Line 10, and get off at Guofan Road Station (国帆路站). Use Exit 3. The total fare is approximately RMB 10.

After leaving Guofan Road Station through Exit 3, participants can walk to the conference venue within 10 minute walk, the figure below shows the walking route.

Walking route from Exit 3 of Guofan Road Station to the Shanghai Center for Mathematical Sciences.

Accommodation

Participants are planned to stay at the following two hotels during the workshop.

Fraser Place Wujiaochang Shanghai
(上海五角场辉盛坊公寓酒店)

Address:
No. 1258 Yinhang Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai 200433, China

During the conference, shuttle buses will be arranged between the Fraser hotel and SCMS. Besides, it takes approximately 5 minutes by taxi (about 15 RMB), or 25 minutes by foot, to reach the conference venue.

Walking route from Fraser Place Wujiaochang Shanghai to the Shanghai Center for Mathematical Sciences.

SCMS Guest House
(上海数学中心专家楼)

Address:
Opposite Lane 27, Xuede Road,
Xinjiangwan City Subdistrict, Yangpu District, Shanghai, China

The SCMS Guest House is located just besides Gate 3 of the Jiangwan Campus, within 15 minutes walk distance to SCMS.

Walking route from Gate 3 of the Jiangwan Campus to the Shanghai Center for Mathematical Sciences.

Meals

Lunches will be served at the dining hall during the conference. Meal vouchers for breakfast and dinner at the dining hall will be provided during the conference. Participants are also encouraged to explore nearby restaurants.

The Mid-Autumn Festival Banquet will be held on the evening of September 25 at Jing Pu Hui (晶浦会), located on the 4th floor of Shanghai Tower (上海中心大厦).

Payment and Internet Access

Mobile payment is widely used in China. Participants are recommended to install Alipay or WeChat and link an international bank card before arrival.

Eduroam will be available at the conference venue, and Wi-Fi will also be available at the hotels. Please note that some international websites may not be directly accessible through local internet connections in mainland China.

Visa Information

Participants who require a visa to enter China are encouraged to contact the organizers early. Invitation letters can be provided upon request.

Further Information

Participants who wish to explore Shanghai during their free time may find the following website useful:

Shanghai Travel Guide

Contact

For most questions regarding the conference, including participation, accommodation, local arrangements, and invitation letters, please contact local organizers:

Chaoliang Tang, cltang22@m.fudan.edu.cn
Xiaoting Zhao, zhaoxiaoting@fudan.edu.cn
Hehui Wu, hhwu@fudan.edu.cn