From July 6 to 10, 2026, the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (IMI-BAS), in cooperation with the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” and the Union of Bulgarian Mathematicians, is organizing the prestigious international conference Mathematics Days in Sofia (MDS2026). The event is held under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Bulgaria.
The fifth edition of this distinguished scientific forum will be officially opened on July 6, 2026, in the “Prof. Marin Drinov” Hall of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (Sofia, 1, 15th November Str.), personally by Mrs. Iliana Iotova, President of the Republic of Bulgaria.
The strong traditions of the Bulgarian school of mathematics have been proven over time by the dozens of world-renowned scientists and researchers it has nurtured and established on the global scientific stage. While many of them are successfully developing their careers in prestigious scientific centers around the world, one of our greatest challenges remains retaining young talent and building sustainable bridges with our colleagues abroad. By organizing scientific forums of this scale, we strengthen and deepen ties with the Bulgarian mathematical diaspora and provide participants with opportunities for successful collaborative research.
During the opening ceremony of MDS2026, the IMI Mathematics Prize for 2026 for excellent achievements in mathematics will be awarded. The prize is awarded every three years to a Bulgarian mathematician under the age of 40 for outstanding achievements in mathematics. The award will be introduced by Prof. Julian Revalski, Chairman of the Prize Committee, and will be presented by the President of the Republic of Bulgaria. The previous laureates of the Prize are Martin Kassabov, Cornell University, Ithaca, USA (2014); Kiril Datchev, Purdue University, USA (2017); Greta Panova, University of Southern California, USA (2020); and Vesselin Dimitrov, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA (2023).
Mathematics Days in Sofia has established itself as a key event that brings together leading scientists, researchers, and young colleagues from all over the world to exchange experience, share their latest discoveries, and outline future directions for the development of mathematical sciences and informatics.
More information about the program, speakers, and satellite events of MDS2026 can be found on the official conference website.
The International Conference Mathematics Days in Sofia 2026 is supported by the Scientific Program Enhancing the Research Capacity in Mathematical Sciences (PIKOM), the Ministry of Education and Science, and the Simons Foundation.
