Guests attending the opening ceremony include: Renowned mathematician, Fields Medalist, President of Beijing Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Applications (BIMSA), and IMSC Chair Shing-Tung Yau, Secretary of the CPC Huairou District Committee and Secretary of the Huairou Science City (HSC) Work Committee Zhang Qiang, Deputy Director-General of the Children & Youth Science Center of the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) Wang Songguang, Member of the Standing Committee and Director-General of the General Office of the CPC Huairou District Committee Ji Xuewei, Member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Huairou District Committee, Deputy District Mayor, Member of the HSC Work Committee, and Vice Chairman of the Administrative Committee of Beijing Huairou Science City Lan Xiongjing, Member of the HSC Work Committee, Vice Chairman of the Administrative Committee of Beijing Huairou Science City, and Deputy District Mayor Han Jian, General Manager of Beijing Jiugongshan Great Wall Memorial Forest Co., Ltd. Li Zun, and Vice Presidents of BIMSA Zhu Yi and Wu Rongling.

In his address, Mr. Shing-Tung Yau welcomed students from around the world. He hoped that the participants would use mathematics as a bond and friendship as a bridge to meet like-minded peers, enhance exchanges and mutual understanding with youth from different countries and regions, spark inspiration through the collision of ideas, and grow together through cooperation. Secretary Zhang Qiang expressed his sincere hope that young friends would always maintain their passion for mathematics, bravely scale the heights of math, explore the unknowns of science, and in the near future participate in the construction of Huairou Science City to jointly advance the cause of human science and technology. The two leaders then jointly declared the official opening of this year’s summer camp.

Cezar Lupu, IMSC’s academic director, gave a detailed introduction to the overall schedule, teaching plan, and competition rules. An international coaching team of 20 mathematicians from China, the United States, Germany, France, and other countries was formed, including recipients of the Frontiers of Science Award at the International Congress of Basic Science, experienced gold medalists in international math competitions, and core contributors to classic disciplinary reference works. The 58 teams took the stage one by one, with members full of energy and high spirits, demonstrating the positive and upward-looking demeanor of contemporary youth. Liu Zhe, an outstanding former camper, shared his gains and reflections from participating in the camp, saying, “All along, IMSC has been more than just an intensive training session for me—it is an open platform for cross-cultural exchange and the collision of ideas.”

Highlights from Past Summer Camps

It is understood that this year’s event features systematic training, academic lectures, master classes, mock drills, formal competitions, grading and review, and an awards ceremony, among other segments. The competition includes both team and individual awards, aiming to encourage campers to showcase their talents and fully realize their potential. During the event, the organizing committee will also arrange special study tours to the Mutianyu Great Wall and the Forbidden City, allowing young people from various countries to experience Chinese history, culture, and humanistic charm up close.

The 4th International Mathematics Summer Camp (IMSC 2026) is co-hosted by the Huairou District People’s Government of Beijing Municipality, the Administrative Committee of Beijing Huairou Science City, and the World Chinese Mathematicians Association, co-organized by the Beijing Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Applications (BIMSA), the Huairou District Commission of Science and Technology of Beijing Municipality, the Huairou District Commission of Education, and Huairou District Association for Science and Technology, with support from Beijing Jiugongshan Great Wall Memorial Forest Co., Ltd., the Chaoyang District Education Commission, and the Center for Basic Education Research, School of Education, Tsinghua University.

The International Mathematics Summer Camp (IMSC 2026) is primarily aimed at young people worldwide who love mathematics. Having been successfully held for three consecutive editions, it has always used mathematics as a core bridge to build a high-quality platform for global youth academic exchange, mutual learning, and collaborative growth. It is an important practical vehicle for Huairou District in building a hub for international exchange and cooperation. Rooted in the region’s advantages in science and education resources, the camp gathers young talent and quality academic resources in mathematics from around the world, continuously promoting humanistic exchanges between China and other countries in the field of basic education.

Over the next three weeks, more than 300 students from around the world will compete and learn from one another, challenging themselves through mathematical reasoning and deepening friendships through cultural exchange. The event will continue to identify and cultivate outstanding math talent globally, support the innovative development of basic science, and inject youthful energy into Huairou’s vision of becoming a world-class demonstration area for integrated development with a focus on strategic science and technology.