Math In France: A Showcase for the French Mathematical Community at the 2026 ICM
From July 23 to 30, 2026, the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) will be held in Philadelphia, United States. The French mathematical community will be represented by Math In France.
A Highlight in Mathematics
Over the past 120 years, the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) has become the most prestigious international conference in mathematics, a true highlight of the discipline. The congress has been held every four years since 1900 and is organized by the International Mathematical Union.
It is during this congress that the Fields Medals are awarded to four researchers under the age of 40; these medals are considered one of the two most prestigious honors in mathematics, alongside the Abel Prize. The most recent French recipient of the Fields Medal is Hugo Duminil-Copin, a tenured professor at the Institut des Hautes Études Scientifiques (IHES), a professor at the University of Geneva, and a member of the Insmi Steering Committee and the Presidential Council for Science. He was honored for his work in probability theory in 2022.
The French school of mathematics is very frequently honored at these conferences, whether through the awarding of Fields Medals or by inviting French mathematicians—who work or were trained in France—to deliver plenary or section lectures on their research. These invitations, particularly as plenary speakers, are also considered a major honor by the global mathematics community.
The Fields Medals are announced during the opening ceremony, which will take place this year on July 23, 2026.
Math In France: A Multi-Partner Initiative Under a Single Banner
The CNRS will participate in the International Congress of Mathematicians under the joint banner “Math In France,” alongside key institutional partners: the Centre International de Rencontres Mathématiques (CIRM), the International Center for Pure and Applied Mathematics (CIMPA), the Institut des Hautes Études Scientifiques (IHES), the Institut Henri Poincaré (IHP) and MathDoc, and in association with France Universités and its partner universities. A Math In France booth will be present throughout the congress at booths #207 and #206.
Math In France Reception
The Math In France evening event, to be held on July 27 at the Rodin Museum in Philadelphia, will bring together members of the French mathematics community currently in Philadelphia under the high patronage of His Excellency Laurent Bili, French Ambassador to the United States. The event will begin with a welcome for the guests, followed by the Ambassador’s opening remarks. Christophe Besse, director of the Insmi, will then speak before a series of flash talks led by renowned researchers, including Patrick Gérard and Charles Bordenave. A “Math In France” roundtable will follow to discuss the challenges facing the discipline, its best practices, and the importance of its tools, with contributions from representatives of various institutions. The evening will conclude with a cocktail reception, providing a convivial opportunity for participants to mingle.
The Commission on Developing Countries (CDC) of the International Mathematical Union (IMU) at ICM 2026: Advancing Mathematics in the Global South Through Collaboration – July 28, 2026, Philadelphia
This event, organized by the Commission on Developing Countries (CDC) of the International Mathematical Union (IMU) as part of the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) in Philadelphia (July 23–30, 2026), aims to highlight the importance of supporting the development of mathematics in the Global South through collaboration.
Through personal testimonies, poster presentations, and discussions among stakeholders, this event will highlight both the challenges and opportunities associated with promoting mathematics in developing countries.
Roundtable Discussion
Moderated by Mariel Sáez Trumper (CDC member) and Ludovic Rifford (CDC Policy Secretary)
Speakers:
Andrea Solotar (Argentina), CDC President
Angel Pineda (United States), GRAID
Yuri Tschinkel (United States), Simons Foundation
Pascel Hubert (France), CIRM
Jacqueline Godoy Mesquita (Brazil), UMALCA
Jose Emie C. Lope (Philippines), SEAMS
To be confirmed, African Mathematical Union (AMU)
CIRM POSTER PRESENTED AT ICM 2026:
