IM²C International Summit & Awards Ceremony
Each year, the International Mathematical Modeling Challenge (IM²C) concludes with an International Summit and Awards Ceremony that brings together finalist teams, educators, organizers, judges, and academic leaders from around the world.
The Summit celebrates excellence in mathematical modeling while providing students with opportunities to present their work, exchange ideas, build international connections, and engage with the global mathematical modeling community.
A Global Celebration of Mathematical Modeling
The International Summit is the culminating event of the IM²C competition. Hosted by leading universities and educational partners, the Summit recognizes outstanding student achievement while promoting collaboration, innovation, and excellence in mathematical modeling education.
Throughout the event, participants engage in presentations, panel discussions, networking activities, and the International Awards Ceremony.
2026 Summit at a Glance
Boston, Massachusetts
Host Institution
Top teams from participating countries & regions
Outstanding & Meritorious Awards
What Happens at the Summit?
Student Presentations
Outstanding teams present their mathematical models and share their approaches with an international audience.
Awards Ceremony
Outstanding and Meritorious teams are recognized for their achievements during the International Awards Ceremony.
Expert Speakers
Leading educators, researchers, and industry professionals share perspectives on mathematical modeling and its role in addressing real-world challenges.
International Collaboration
Students and educators from around the world exchange ideas, build friendships, and strengthen the global IM²C community.
2026 International Summit
The 2026 IM²C International Summit and Awards Ceremony will be held August 5-9, 2026, in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, and hosted on the campus of Harvard University.
The Summit brings together finalist teams, educators, organizers, judges, and academic leaders from around the world to celebrate achievement in mathematical modeling and recognize the top-performing teams from the 2026 International Mathematical Modeling Challenge.