Fundamental theory is confronted with observations of an accelerating expansion of the universe. The physics is unknown, possessing the characteristics of a strongly negative equation of state and spatial smoothness -- so called dark energy. By bringing together physicists working on fundamental theory with an audience attempting to measure the properties of the dark energy, we hope to challenge both groups to think of testable, benchmark models and what future dark energy experiments should be like.

Speakers include:

• Albert Stebbins (Fermilab) - An Anthrocentric Universe
• Daniel Chung (Wisconsin) - Perspectives on an Accelerating Universe without Dark Energy
• Eric Linder (Berkeley) - Fiat Tenebrae (Let There Be Dark Energy)
• Yong-Seon Song (Fermilab) - Clearing Clouds in the Cosmic Acceleration
• Olga Mena (Fermilab) - Constraining Inverse Curvature Gravity with Supernovae
• Sean Carroll (Chicago) - Modified Gravity vs. Dark Energy