Early Career Number Theorists in South-Eastern Europe (ECNTSEE)

Date: 14 - 17 September 2026

Location: American University of Beirut Mediterraneo

The inaugural ECNTSEE conference aims to strengthen number theory in South-Eastern Europe by bringing together early-career researchers for a programme of research talks, a career and funding panel, and structured networking.

Number theory is one of the most active areas of modern mathematics, lying at the interface of algebra, geometry and analysis. Its scope runs from the study of prime numbers—driving research on deep conjectures such as the Riemann Hypothesis—to the arithmetic of elliptic curves and other algebraic varieties, where the Birch and Swinnerton-Dyer conjecture remains a central open problem. Recent decades have witnessed spectacular breakthroughs. In addition, questions originating within number theory resonate widely across diverse areas, driving research in data encryption, theoretical physics among other disciplines.

Nonetheless, this vitality is not reflected evenly across regions. South-Eastern Europe has a strong tradition in number theory, with many of its researchers thriving in leading institutions abroad, but at home early-career mathematicians often face limited opportunities and institutional support. This conference aims is to foster collaboration and establish a lasting regional network in number theory.