The subjects covered in the workshops range widely from number theory, arithmetic/algebraic geometry, Galois representations, symplectic geometry, toric geometry, complex geometry, to mathematical aspects of string theory. These workshops are well attended with about 25 to 35 participants from all over, consisting of those well established iconic leaders working on the leading edge of the subject, a very promising next generation of younger researchers (including graduate students and postdoctoral fellows), and leading experts in closely related areas where fruitful interactions are deemed likely.

Workshop Goals

Apart from the scientific merit of the workshop talks, our goal is to provide a forum for young participants to get first-hand opportunities to discuss their problems and results with mid-career and senior researchers. It also serves as a useful forum for researchers to present new ideas that often lead to future collaborations and fruition. These workshops have also led to job  opportunities (directly and indirectly) for recent PhDs and PDFs.