MATRIX × IMAGINARY 2024
Hosted by the SwissMAP Research Station
AUG 31 - SEP 4, 2024
Les Diablerets, Switzerland
The SwissMAP Research Station hosts the MATRIX × IMAGINARY joint conference on the future of mathematics engagement.
Discover innovations in math museums, exhibitions, new formats, technologies, and inspiring ideas!
If you work with a math museum or want to create one; if you design, create, or operate math exhibits; or if you are involved or want to be involved in math outreach or creative math programming, then this is the conference for you!
Join us for four days of sharing, networking, and learning (plus an amazing glacier walk with views of natural formations and sweeping vistas).
Program highlights
- Keynotes by Cedric Villani, the winner of the Simon Norton Math Outreach Prize, and another speaker to be announced.
- A panorama of new math museums.
- Panels on funding and accessibility.
- Award Ceremony for the first winner of the EMS Simon Norton Prize for Mathematics Outreach.
- Lightning talks by participants.
- Masterclasses and co-creation workshops.
- A glacier walk with dinner on top of the glacier.
- Many networking options (joint lunch, dinner, etc.).
- A permanent project showcase available to all participants.
- You can also join us in the Math'émerveille math festival in Geneva, on September 5, and even showcase your project.
Full details coming soon!
Registrations are now open!
We have booked hotel rooms in Les Diablerets at preferential prices for conference attendees. We have a limited number of rooms, which will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please register early.
Registration will close on July 15
The conference venue
Maison des Congrès
Chem. des Grandes Isles 7,
1865 Ormont-Dessus
Les Diablerets, Switzerland
Take the stage
There are many ways to participate in the conference. All calls below are open to all participants. Submit your proposal before June 4.
Lightning talks
Do you want to present your current mathematics engagement activities, an upcoming project, or a new idea? We invite you to give a 6-minute lightning-talk.
Full details and submission formMasterclasses and workshops
Share your expertise, craft or unique skills by leading a 4-hour masterclass or co-creation workshop at the conference.
Full details and submission formProject showcase
The Project Showcase will be a permanent exhibition space where you can show your project, piece of art, hands-on or interactive exhibit, work-in-progress, game, or many other things.
Full details and submission formMath festival in Geneva
If you're traveling through Geneva, consider joining us for the second edition of the Math'émerveille mathematics festival!
It will take place right after the conference, on September 5 (a holiday in Geneva), in the beautiful La Perle du Lac park, right by the lake.
If you're showcasing something at the conference, bring it to the festival as well! We can provide a booth and a free one-night stay in the city if you stay until Friday 6. Students can assist with translations if needed, plus your contribution will be woven into an awesome math treasure hunt.
Meet us in the Swiss Alps!
Aug 31 - Sep 4, 2024
Maison des Congrès
Chem. des Grandes Isles 7,
1865 Ormont-Dessus
Les Diablerets, Switzerland
Registrations are now open!
We have booked hotel rooms in Les Diablerets at preferential prices for conference attendees. We have a limited number of rooms, which will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please register early.
Registration will close on July 15
Organizers
Questions?
We'll be adding more information in the coming weeks. You can sign up to our newsletter to receive updates in your mailbox. You can also send us an email for any other questions you may have about the event.