Photo report: this is what math conference Equadiff looks like

18 July 2019

The winner of the 'Nobel Prize for Mathematics' was there, Mayor Henri Lenferink was there, and 550 enthusiastic participants were there: Equadiff 2019 in Leiden. With plenary lectures in the beautiful Hooglandse Kerk, mini-symposia in the Kamerlingh Onnes Building and a conference dinner at Scheltema, it was a successful edition for many attendees. Take a look at the pictures for an impression!

Mayor Henri Lenferink (left) and Alessio Figalli (rechts), who won the Fields Medal in 2018 – also known as the 'Nobel Prize for Mathematics'.

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  Full house in the Hooglandse Kerk

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  Organiser Arjen Doelman introduces the organisation

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  The team from left to right: Vivi Rottschäfer, Martina Chirilus-Bruckner, Arjen Doelman, Auke Planjer-den Hollander and Hermen Jan Hupkes

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  One of the attendees takes notes diligently

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  There were also well-filled mini symposia

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  Alessio Figalli (in the middle) with the crew

Left: for attendees new in Leiden a handy city guide. Right: Aad van der Vaart, Scientific Director of the MI.

Want to know more about the speakers? Then read the news article 'From wine tears to cloud transport: large mathematical conference in Leiden'.

Image: Pim Rusch