Delve into the second part of a lecture exploring the proof of the classical $K(\pi,1)$ conjecture for affine Artin groups. Join Giovanni Paolini from the University of Illinois as he presents the recent breakthrough in this 56-minute talk given at the University of Miami on November 16, 2021. Gain insights into the intricate details of the proof, which was published in Inventiones Mathematicae (2021). Examine the mathematical techniques and reasoning used to tackle this long-standing problem in topology and group theory. Enhance your understanding of affine Artin groups and their topological properties through this in-depth exploration of cutting-edge research in algebraic topology.