The 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) opens in Philadelphia, United States, on July 23 (local time), as reported by PR Newswire outlets. Two Peking University (PKU) alumni, Wang Hong and Deng Yu, are awarded the Fields Medals in 2026. The Fields Medal is described across the reports as one of the most prestigious honors in mathematics.
In addition to the medal announcements, the reports state that PKU will be represented at the congress by a group of researchers. One report specifies that 14 PKU-affiliated researchers will speak at the ICM, indicating active participation in the conference program. The articles do not provide further details on the topics of the presentations, the number of sessions, or the specific roles of the speakers beyond their participation.
Overall, the coverage links the start of the ICM to PKU’s prominent recognition in the mathematics community through the Fields Medal awards and subsequent representation among the congress speakers.
