Here is a 3-paragraph summary of the blog post for mathopen.com:
The International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) 2026 has officially kicked off in Philadelphia, marking a major milestone for the global mathematics community. The event brings together mathematicians from around the world to share research, celebrate achievements, and shape the future of the discipline. The author attended a two-day General Assembly of the International Mathematical Union (IMU) in New York just before the congress began.
The IMU General Assembly is the governing body of the organization and meets to discuss a wide range of important decisions and initiatives that affect the international mathematics community. The assembly covers topics spanning awards, governance, and long-term planning for the future of mathematical collaboration worldwide. The author participated in the proceedings before making their way to Philadelphia for the start of ICM 2026.
Looking further ahead, the mathematics community also has exciting news to anticipate: ICM 2030 has been announced to take place in Glasgow, Scotland. This gives mathematicians around the world a future destination to mark on their calendars and look forward to. The ICM is held every four years and remains one of the most prestigious and celebrated gatherings in all of mathematics, making each host city announcement a noteworthy moment for the field.