The VII Congress of Young Researchers of the Spanish Royal Mathematical Society (RSME) took place in Bilbao from 13 to 17 January, being the first time that the city hosted this event. The University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) was the host institution, together with the Basque Center for Applied Mathematics (BCAM) and the RSME, bringing together 487 young international researchers. The activities took place at the Bizkaia Aretoa and the Faculty of Science and Technology of Leioa, with the aim of sharing advances in various areas of mathematics.
The event included a large academic programme comprising seven plenary sessions with leading experts such as Jon Asier Bárcena-Petisco and María Cumplido, as well as 38 parallel sessions with 366 talks and a session dedicated to 22 posters. The areas covered covered almost all branches of mathematics, from algebra and mathematical analysis to data science and applied mathematics. This format allowed attendees to present their research and generate international collaborations.
At the opening ceremony, Kontxi Claver, Bilbao’s Councillor for Economic Development, highlighted the importance of this type of congress in positioning the city as a benchmark for young talent and innovation. She underlined Bilbao’s commitment to becoming a ‘city of knowledge’ that integrates economic and social development, promoting programmes that bring mathematics closer to society, especially to young people.
One of the outstanding activities was ‘Bertsomáticas’, an innovative meeting that combined mathematics with bertsolaritza, Basque oral poetry. Held in the Bidebarrieta Library, this initiative featured informative talks by specialists such as Kiko Belchí and the participation of renowned bertsolaris, Maialen Lujanbio and Nerea Ibarzabal, offering an original way of connecting art and science.
The RSME’s Young Researchers’ Congress, which is held every two years, consolidated its role as a key event for the international mathematical community. In addition to sharing scientific results, it fostered the creation of collaborative networks among young researchers, strengthening the foundations of the future global mathematical community.
