Rationale The conference addresses the cardinal issues of the dark universe today, gathering a selected number of scientists working in cosmology and astroparticle physics in the inspiring and monumental setting of Avignon. There will be both review talks by leading experts in each field and selected contributions, all aimed at encouraging in-depth debates. A certain amount of time will be devoted to discussion sessions. 

The 2026 edition, the seventh in the PONT series, will focus on the following research topics: 

- Early universe

- Late universe

- Gravitational waves

- Astrophysical