The Fields Institute holds the annual Fields Medal Symposium to showcase and celebrate the work of a recent Fields Medallist.  The Symposium brings together brilliant researchers to support and further the research directions of the work of Fields Medallists. It also raises public awareness of mathematics, of the Fields Medal, and serves to inspire new and early-career researchers.

The 2020 Fields Medal Symposium will honour Alessio Figalli (Fields Medal 2018) and explore the current and potential impact of his work.

The Symposium comprises separate events:

Scientific Program (October 19-23): will honour Alessio Figalli (Fields Medal 2018) and explore the current and potential impact of his work and is intended for a wide audience, including graduate students, mathematicians in other research areas, and scientists who use mathematics in an important way.

Public Opening (October 19): features an interview with Alessio Figalli (Fields Medal 2018) and a panel discussion.

Presented with support from the Embassy of Italy in Ottawa and the Istituto Italiano di Cultura Toronto.

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