ICM Satellite Conference at Baylor University
The Partial Differential Equations and Spectral Theory Satellite Conference of the International Congress of Mathematicians recently concluded at Baylor University. Held June 8 - 10, 2026 with Dorina Mitrea as main organizer, Christoph Fischbacher, Fritz Gesztesy, Jon Harrison, Andrei Martinez-Finkelshtein, and Marius Mitrea as co-organizers, the conference featured leading experts as well as emerging scholars working in partial differential equations, spectral theory, harmonic analysis, geometric analysis, and related areas. Speakers included prominent national and international researchers, among them some of the foremost senior mathematicians in the conference themes, including Fellows of Royal Societies, members of the Academia Europaea, and Fellows of the American Mathematical Society. Baylor’s selection as an ICM Satellite Conference site highlights its strength and visibility on the national and international stage.
Participants traveled from numerous countries across North and South America, Europe, and Asia, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Italy, France, Czech Republic, Norway, Japan, South Korea, and Brazil, among others. This broad international representation reflects the global nature of contemporary mathematical research and situates Baylor within this active research landscape.
In addition to showcasing cutting-edge developments and fostering new collaborations, the conference provided valuable opportunities for graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career faculty members. Junior researchers were able to interact directly with internationally recognized leaders in the field and become part of a vibrant global research community. The conference also provided important visibility for Baylor’s own junior mathematicians, enabling them to share their research with an international audience and engage with distinguished visitors.
The program combined advanced lectures with sustained informal exchanges, creating a focused and active research environment. The poster session formed an important component of the conference program, showcasing graduate student research and providing opportunities for presentation and discussion. The session encouraged in-depth, one-on-one conversations, allowing students to receive feedback from senior researchers while also engaging with peers from a wide range of institutions.
Overall, the success of this ICM satellite conference underscores Baylor University’s contribution to the advancement of mathematical research and its commitment to supporting the next generation of scholars.
