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Fostering innovation, participation and equity

While innovations in mathematics education may support broader economic development, Australia and many other countries are also challenged in their efforts to improve rural, remote, and Indigenous student performance.

ICME-15 will create the opportunity to focus discussions around access and equity in mathematics education, and in particular making sure that children in disadvantaged communities do not miss gaining the mathematics skills that are essential for their futures.

This challenge is no greater with any group or context than with Australia’s First Peoples – our Indigenous learners and their communities. The establishment in 2015 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mathematics Alliance (ATSIMA) provides a focus for effort and knowledge in this area. Having ATSIMA as a member of CoME means that sharing successes and addressing issues in Indigenous students’ learning of mathematics will be headlined at ICME-15.

The social program is an important means for face-to-face networking and enabling delegates to network and make connections is a key intention of an ICME.

We also plan to have an outreach program for the general public. Our aim will be to promote public understanding and appreciation of mathematics and statistics and their role in our lives through engaging and informative activities, talks and experiences that raise the profile of mathematics in the period leading up to ICME-15, during the week of the Congress, and well beyond.

Read about our recent activity

Indonesian Information Session
Indonesian Information Session
3 May 2022 International Program Committee (IPC) Meeting hard at work in Sydney
3 May 2022 International Program Committee (IPC) Meeting hard at work in Sydney
14 March 2022 Pi Day
14 March 2022 Pi Day

“I well remember the enthusiasm shown by all those who attended ICME5 in 1984. For many of those from Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region, this was a first-time experience of meeting many participants from Europe and the Americas, discovering a shared interest in the universal issues that keep mathematics education an active and challenging professional endeavour. Since then, worldwide collaboration has grown, thanks to the internet, but the fundamental personal interactions that characterise the learning-teaching interface exemplify the value of the face-to-face conversations that are the hallmark of gatherings of mathematics educators.

I know from my personal activities since 1984 that ICME5 increased both the amount of activity of mathematics educators in our Asia-Pacific region and their participation in regional and international meetings worldwide. I feel confident that similar great benefits will again be delivered by holding the 2024 ICME in Australia.”

Professor John Mack

Chair of the Local Organising Committee, ICME5 1984

Key Dates

Milestones Dates
Expressions of Interest to participateNow Open
First AnnouncementNow Available
Proposals for National Presentations & Discussion GroupsNow Open
Proposals for National Presentations close31-Dec-22
TSG Papers and Posters processes opens01-Mar-23
Second Announcement01-May-23
Proposals for Workshops open01-May-23
Congress Registrations open01-Jun-23
Solidarity Fund Applications open01-Jun-23
Proposals for Discussion Groups and Workshops close01-Nov-23
Applications for support from Solidarity Fund close30-Nov-23
Full Congress Program released on website and smartphone app01-June-24

International Program Committee (IPC) working hard in Sydney

The IPC are hard at work designing the ICME-15 program to create an innovative congress that builds on the ‘traditional’ program, headlined by a blend of established and emerging thought leaders from around the world.

IPC Members pictured here in Sydney on 3 May 2022 at the ICC Sydney.

Celebrating International Day of Mathematics 10 March 2022

The 14th March is internationally celebrated as the International Day of Mathematics (also known as Pi Day).

This year’s theme is “Mathematics Unites”.  What better way to celebrate #internationaldaymathematics than with some of the leaders in Mathematics Education Australia face to face?

As we celebrated the announcement of ICME-15 on the International Day of Mathematics, a Congress devoted to the development of mathematical education at all levels.

“Congratulations for organising such a successful launch of ICME-15. It  was a pleasure for me to join the even.  I’m sorry I missed the pi pies.”

Professor Frederick K.S. Leung, BBS
President of International Commission on Mathematical Instruction (ICMI)

“As a former teacher, I value the importance of mathematical education and appreciate the vital role educators play in helping young people become well-informed and conscientious members of their community. I commend your passion and diligence in shaping young minds and helping students reach their full potential.”

Clove Moore
Lord Mayor of Sydney
City of Sydney

“We share the commitment of the International Commission on Mathematical Instruction to maximising accessibility of the congress.”

Kim Beswick, ICME-15 Convenor and LOC Chair, Will Morony pictured here with Professor Merlin Crossley, Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic, UNSW in Sydney on 14 March 2022 at the ICC Sydney launch

Indonesia Information Session Monday 6 June 2022

Academics flrom more than 100 Universities across Indonesia were welcome by the Indonesian Education Attaché to the ICME-15 education information session, held virtually on Monday 6 June.

The meeting was an important first step in ICME-15 making an important contribution to further development of mathematics education in Indonesia.

Prof Kim Beswick said “I am optimistic that we will have strong representation from Indonesia at ICME-15 and look forward to continuing to work with you to make that happen.”

Meet our Ambassador from Indonesia

Dr Sitti Maesuri Patahuddin
Assistant Professor - Teacher Education
STEM Education Research Centre (SERC)
Faculty of Education
University of Canberra