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Explore the cutting-edge field of microlensing as a revolutionary tool for detecting isolated black holes in this 46-minute conference talk. Learn how gravitational microlensing enables astronomers to probe otherwise unobservable isolated black holes, complementing discoveries from gravitational wave detections and Gaia's observations of dormant black holes in binary systems. Discover the latest developments in time domain surveys that search for transients marking black hole formation and stellar interactions. Examine how these diverse detection methods are revealing new populations of stellar mass black holes and transforming our understanding of their lifecycle - from the complex evolution of massive star progenitors through core collapse and associated transients, to their afterlives as dormant or accreting objects, and potential finale as gravitational wave sources during mergers. Gain insights into the observational and theoretical strategies being developed to address fundamental questions about stellar black hole evolution, presented as part of a comprehensive program bringing together experts to review recent findings and chart future research directions in this rapidly advancing field.
