Date：2026-09-28～09-30
Venue ：To be determined
Event type：Symposium
OVERVIEW
The Shanghai Mathematics Symposium 2026, will take place in Shanghai from September 28 to 30, 2026. This event aims to establish a high-level international platform connecting leading mathematicians and interdisciplinary researchers, with a focus on fundamental research in mathematics, mathematics education reform, and emerging applications of mathematics across industries.
FIELDS MEDALISTS
ACTIVITIES
GUESTS
Main Mathematics Sessions
The Feishu Math Symposium, as with every year, brings together mathematicians across different fields of mathematics, with a special focus on a topic which changes from year to year. The math symposium of 2026, will host a special program in Optimal Transport organized by Prof. Jose Carrillo and Rob McCann, with a keynote presentation by Alessio Figalli.
Core External Themes and Discussion Panels:
- Young Talent Development and International Collaboration in Mathematics
- Mathematical Innovation in Health, Finance, Materials and More
- The Global Mathematical Innovation Network: a role for Shanghai, a mandate for Feishu.
Academic & Policy Dialogue
During the Symposium, both keynote speakers and other key participants will engage in in-depth academic and policy dialogues with leading universities, research institutes, and education authorities in Shanghai and other cities of China, exploring how mathematics can drive urban innovation and strategic talent development.
AGENDA
MONDAY
14:00 - 14:10 Welcome & Introduction
14:10 - 15:00 Alessio Figalli
15:10 - 15:50 Shibing Chen
15:50 - 16:20 Afternoon Tea
16:20 - 17:00 Shi Jin
17:10 - 17:50 Henrik Shahgholian
16:00 Reception and/or Dinner
TUESDAY
09:00 - 09:40 Jose Carrillo
09:50 - 10:30 Yao Yao
10:30 - 11:00 Morning Coffee
11:00 - 11:40 Jakub Skrzeczkowski
11:50 - 12:30 Ruiwen Shu
12:30 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 14:40 Robert McCann
14:50 - 15:30 Yuanyuan Li
15:30 - 16:10 Afternoon Tea
16:10 - 16:50 Aidan Backus
17:00 - 17:40 Sunghan Kim
18:00 Conference Dinner
WEDNESDAY
09:00 - 09:40 Hui Yu
09:50 - 10:30 Young-Heon Kim
10:30 - 11:10 Morning Coffee
11:10 - 12:00 Diego Cordoba
12:00 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 14:40 Xiuxiong Chen
14:50 - 15:30 Ngaiming Mok
15:30 Afternoon Tea
Vision
During the Symposium, both keynote speakers and other key participants will engage in in-depth academic and policy dialogues with leading universities, research institutes, and education authorities in Shanghai and other cities of China, exploring how mathematics can drive urban innovation and strategic talent development.
— Connecting the World through Mathematics…
…Connecting the Future through Shanghai —
