Inward Bound: Bulges from High Redshifts to the Milky Way

TL;DR

This paper summarizes a large online conference where experts discussed recent advances in understanding bulges and central structures of disc galaxies across different epochs, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.

Contribution

It highlights the importance of integrating observational and theoretical insights from various galaxy types and redshifts to advance galaxy formation knowledge.

Findings

Recent observational discoveries of bulge properties

Theoretical models explaining bulge formation

Cross-disciplinary approaches improving understanding

Abstract

With over 200 registered participants, this fully online conference allowed theorists and observers across the globe to discuss recent findings on the central structures of disc galaxies. By design, this conference included experts on the Milky Way, local and high-redshift galaxies, and theoretical aspects of galaxy formation and evolution. The need for such a broad range of expertise stems from the important advances that have been made on all fronts in recent years. One of the main goals of this meeting was accordingly to bring together these different communities, to find a common ground for discussion and mutual understanding, to exchange ideas, and to efficiently communicate progress.