The 10th Young Mathematicians Congress will take place from 15 to 18 September 2026 at the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Silesia in Katowice. The event will feature lectures by mathematicians and science communicators, workshops, competitions, and paper presentations by participants.
The Young Mathematicians Congress is a nationwide event aimed at secondary school students interested in mathematics and exact sciences. Since 2004, it has brought together young talents from across Poland, creating a space for them to develop their passions, exchange experiences and engage with the scientific community. To date, over 2,500 people have taken part in the event.
The 10th anniversary edition of the Congress will be held under the theme: ‘Infinite Ideas’, which highlights the boundless potential of young minds and the wealth of ideas developed in the world of mathematics. The programme also includes activities designed to foster integration and promote mathematics, including the ‘Pilonerzy’ competition, inspired by the format of a well-known TV game show, though on this occasion participants will be challenged with maths questions. Another key element of the event is the final of the Student Mathematics Papers Competition, organised by the magazine ‘Delta’, and the awards ceremony for its winners. In addition, participants will visit the Planetarium – The Silesian Science Park in Chorzów and explore the ‘Geophysics’ and ‘Astronomy’ exhibitions, which showcase phenomena related to, amongst other things, seismology, meteorology and space research.
The Young Mathematicians Congress is an important educational initiative, combining the development of knowledge, the promotion of mathematics and the integration of the community of young enthusiasts in this field.
The event is held under the honorary patronage of Marta Nawrocka, the wife of the President of the Republic of Poland.
More information about the event is available on the website.
Sponsors: Tauron S.A., Wydawnictwo i księgarnia internetowa Helion, Forterro Polska sp. z o.o., and the Polish Teachers’ Union.
The event is co-funded by the City of Katowice.
Co-organisers: Institute of Mathematics of the Polish Academy of Sciences, AGH University of Krakow, Łódź University of Technology, Warsaw University of Technology, Wrocław University of Technology, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, University of Gdańsk, Jagiellonian University, University of Łódź, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, University of Rzeszów, University of Warsaw, University of Wrocław.
Partners: Fundacja ING Dzieciom
Media Patronage: TVP 3 Katowice, TVP Info, Radio Katowice
Honorary Patronage:
– Rector of the University of Silesia – Prof. Ryszard Koziołek
– Governor of the Silesian Voivodeship – Marek Wójcik
– Marshal of the Silesian Voivodeship – Wojciech Saługa
– Mayor of Katowice – Marcin Krupa, PhD
– President of the Polish Teachers’ Union (ZNP) – Sławomir Broniarz
– President of the Polish Mathematical Society – Prof. Armen Edigarian
– Silesian Superintendent of Education – Aleksandra Dyla