Future Algorithms 2024

10-11 July, 2024, Online

Important Deadlines

Presentation proposals: February 29
Poster submission: May 29 extended June 14
Registration: June 29 extended July 7

Aims and Scope

If you are a mathematician or a computer scientist, you must have heard of Al-Khwarizmi. The term 'algorithm' originates from his name. Al-Khwarizmi, a Persian scientist, made significant contributions to mathematics. The correct pronunciation of his name is Khwarizmi, with the 'al' being added in Arabic. Westerners then adopted the Arabized version, transforming it into the word 'algorithm' as a tribute to Khwarizmi, for naming a fundamental programming concept. In simple terms, an algorithm can be thought of as a step-by-step procedure or recipe for performing a task or solving a question. Algorithms form the essential building blocks of programming and, consequently, computers. Having a result or theorem in mathematics does not contribute much to real-world applications unless they can be expressed algorithmically to facilitate computations.

In many educational environments, including universities in so-called modern countries, undergraduate students still struggle with math and find it challenging to connect with the concepts they are learning. This challenge typically stems from lecturers not introducing concepts with their real-world applications or failing to explain how these concepts, quantities, and objects are calculated or constructed. Thus, there is a need for an event where students can learn from the world's researchers about how they perceive mathematics and apply it in real-world scenarios.

The conference is called 'Future Algorithms' in English, and the Persian name can be translated to 'Future Khwarizmis'. Leveraging the connection between the words 'algorithm' and 'Khwarizmi', we want to convey the message that today's students can be the Khwarizmis of the future, developing innovative algorithms. We have requested our invited speakers to ensure their talks are understandable for average undergraduate students in mathematics, statistics, or computer science while showcasing the practical applications of their work. The goal is to make the talks both educational and motivational for these young students, inspiring excitement and curiosity and encouraging them to advance their minds for creating new ideas.

Schedule

For the schedule of the event click on the "Schedule" button at the top of this page. We do have a group photo for the conference. However, since this is an online event, you need to send a photo of yourself to include. It is not mandatory, but would be a nice memory to have. Most of the event will be recorded. The opening, the presentations including their Q&A, the poster award ceremony and the closing would be accessible on the channel of Future Algorithms. Breakout rooms of the coffee breaks and poster presentations will not be recorded, therefore you can have your non-public conversations there ^_^

We will use Google meet for the event. You do not need to have anything special installed. We will send you a link to join the event.

To see the title and abstract of the talks click on the "Talk abstracts" button t the top of the page. To see the competing posters click on the "Competition" button at the top of the page. The "Gallery" button will lead you to photos and videos of the event. You can also find the list of participants and a bit of statistics of the event there.

Call for Contributions

If you are interested in presenting a talk at this conference, please send your title and abstract to one of the session organizers, no later than February 29, 2024. After the decision is made, you will receive an email from us and you need to register for the conference. The duration of each presentation is 20 minutes with 10 minutes Q&A after the presentation. We appreciate if you keep your presentation understandable for undergraduate math/stat/computer science students as much as possible. There will be break-out rooms at coffee breaks where students may approach you for further discussions.

Poster Competition

Undergraduate students are encouraged to submit a poster for our poster competition. Your poster must be in an A1 portrait format, i.e. height longer than width or you may call it vertical or tall ^_^ The submission deadline is May 29.

You need to have been registered so that your poster goes under review. Posters will be judged by at least 3 program committee members. You will be provided a feedback about your poster before the event, that may help you to prepare for possible questions that participants may ask you at your poster presentation. Judges of the competition (organizers and program committee) will make their final decision after the poster presentations and will choose one poster as the winner and the winner will receive a "real" award.

You can submit your posters to one of the organizers, attach your poster as a single PDF file. Choose an appropriate title and attach your CV and confirmation of your registration. You need to name at least two references in your CV with their affiliation and email addresses stated.

Collaborators

Thanks for our collaborators and sponsors for their support, help and cooperation. You can see their logo below which are hyperlinked to their homepages.

In case you want to be a sponsor of the event, contact one of the organizers to have a discussion.

For permission to use these images out of this page, contact the corresponding creator.