CDC at ICM 2026: Advancing Mathematics in the Global South Through Collaboration
The event, hosted by the International Mathematical Union (IMU)’s Commission for Developing Countries (CDC) as part of the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) 2026 in Philadelphia (July 23-30, 2026), aims to highlight the importance of supporting mathematical development in the Global South through collaboration.
The gathering aims to bring together grantees, institutional partners, donors, and mathematicians around the world, and showcase ongoing efforts, share impactful personal narratives, and encourage support across partners.
Through personal stories, poster presentations, and stakeholder dialogue, the event will shine a light on both the challenges and opportunities in advancing mathematics in developing countries.
The 2026 theme, “Mathematical Collaboration in the Global South and Creating Opportunities,” emphasizes the transformative role of partnership and shared vision. By fostering connections among individuals, institutions, and regions, IMU CDC aims to expand access, build capacity, and support growth in mathematical education and research.
Date: 28 July 2026
Time: 4:45PM-7:15PM
Location: ICM, Philadelphia, USA
Poster Session 16:45-17:15 in room 117 A
Presenting Institutions:
African Mathematical Union (AMU)
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS)
Banff International Research Station (BIRS)
European Mathematical Society Committee for Developing Countries (EMS-CDC )
Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF) and Klaus Tschira Foundation
Commission for Developing Countries (CDC)
International Centre for Pure and Applied Mathematics (CIMPA)
Centre International de Rencontres Mathématiques (CIRM)
The International Council for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (ICIAM)
International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)
International Centre for Mathematical Sciences (ICMS)
Mentoring African Research in Mathematics (MARM), LMS
Mathematische Forschungsinstitut Oberwolfach (MFO)
Niels Henrik Abel Board
Southeast Asian Mathematical Society (SEAMS)
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
Unión Matemática de América Latina y el Caribe (UMALCA)
Individuals:
12 CDC Grantees presenting the impact of the CDC Grants
Special Activity 17:20-19:15 (in room 116 A)
Welcome
Hiraku Nakajima (IMU President) and Andrea Solotar (CDC President)
Grantee Sharing
Panel Discussion
Moderated by Mariel Sáez Trumper (CDC member) and Ludovic Rifford (CDC Secretary for Policy)
Panalists:
Closing