ICMS Conferences
The ICMS conference series aims to present and disseminate advances across a broad spectrum of contemporary fundamental and applied mathematics, and to foster the development of emerging and innovative directions in mathematical research.
The conferences organized by the ICMS–Sofia aim to provide a vibrant platform for the presentation and exchange of recent research developments in contemporary mathematics. They bring together leading experts, early-career researchers, and graduate students to foster collaboration and explore frontiers in both fundamental and applied mathematics.
Each conference is devoted to a specific theme or emerging area, reflecting the interdisciplinary spirit of the ICMS. Topics span a wide range of fields, including but not limited to algebraic geometry, mathematical logic, topology, mathematical physics, number theory, and theoretical computer science. The events are structured to encourage interaction, featuring invited talks, contributed presentations, and ample time for informal discussions. By combining scientific excellence with an open and inclusive atmosphere, the ICMS conferences aim to support the growth of international research networks and to inspire new ideas across disciplines.
Conferences List
ICMS & IMSA Joint Conference: Spencer Fest
For his original and insightful research that has had a profound impact on twentieth-century mathematics, and for his role as an inspiring teacher to generations of American mathematicians. Presented by President Bush at a White House Ceremony on October 18, 1989. This is an IMSA event, supported by ICMS, IMSA, the Simons Foundation, National Science Foundation and the University of Miami.
Atoms, Hodge Theory and MMP
This conference is the first in a series of conferences dedicated to the Theory of Atoms, established through the proven collaboration of the ICMS, IHES, IMSA, and UNICAMP consortium. The next conferences will take place in Miami (IMSA) and Brazil (UNICAMP, IMPA). Sponsors: Simons Foundation, National Science Foundation, University of Miami, and Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science. The event is jointly organized by the Research Group on Theory of Atoms, hosted at the International Centre for Mathematical Sciences (ICMS-Sofia) at the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, and the Institute for the Mathematical Sciences of the Americas (IMSA) at the University of Miami.
Workshop on Computational Neuroscience
The Workshop on Computational Neuroscience aims at gathering scientists from various fields of computational neuroscience, including multi-modal brain data acquisition, data analysis and modeling of brain activity. The main goal of the event is to share experience of world leading scientists with fellow scientists and with young researchers and establish new long-term collaborations among them. The workshop will include frontal lectures and a Round Table.
Modern Methods in Nonlinear Elliptic and Parabolic PDE 2026
The conference aims to bring together leading senior researchers and promising early‑career scholars working in elliptic and parabolic partial differential equations. Key topics include regularity theory and its applications, free boundary problems, singularity formation and qualitative properties of solutions. A particular emphasis will be placed on fostering participation from young scholars in Eastern Europe, providing them with the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge developments in the area. The inaugural edition of the conference took place in Plovdiv, Bulgaria in 2024. The upcoming Second Edition will be held from May 25 to May 29, 2026, in Arbanashki Han Hotel Complex, in Arbanasi, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria.
Celebrating Women in Representation Theory
The International Center for Mathematical Sciences – Sofia (ICMS-Sofia) hosts an international conference on Quantum Groups and Cluster Algebras between 15-19 December 2025 at the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, with the financial support of the Simons Foundation, Republic of Bulgaria - Ministry of Education and Science and Institute of Mathematics and Informatics, and Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. The aim of this conference is to bring together researchers to share recent advances and promote further developments in the theory of Quantum Groups and Cluster Algebras.
