Bordeaux will host the European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO) this April

The event, organized by the Animath association, will not only be the first French edition, but also the first international mathematics competition held in France since the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) in 1983.

Founded in 2012, the EGMO aims to encourage young girls to pursue scientific studies, increase the visibility of women in mathematics, and help combat gender stereotypes.

For one week, teams from more than 50 countries will gather in the Bordeaux metropolitan area. Each delegation consists of four high school girls selected in their home countries for their high level of mathematical ability, accompanied by a team leader and an assistant team leader. The competitions, held over two mornings at the University of Bordeaux, feature short but challenging mathematical problems that require ingenuity, original ideas, and elegant proofs rather than lengthy calculations.

The week will also feature an opening ceremony on Friday, April 10, at 5:00 p.m., with the traditional parade of teams, and a closing ceremony on Tuesday, April 14, at 5:00 p.m., dedicated to the announcement of results and the awarding of medals. These two highlights will bring all the delegations together at the Palais des Congrès.

The 2026 edition will mobilize many volunteers, teachers, researchers, and students, particularly to ensure the scientific coordination of the competitions and support for the delegations. The event will also benefit from the support of academic institutions, including the Bordeaux Institute of Mathematics and the University of Bordeaux, as well as numerous public and private partners committed to gender equality in science.

All information can be found on the event website.