iTHEMS x academist Online Event "World of Mathematical Sciences 2026" on April 18, 2026

RIKEN Center for Interdisciplinary Theoretical and Mathematical Sciences (iTHEMS) held the online event “Exploring the World of Science through Mathematics 2026” on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in collaboration with academist Inc.

The event featured a series of lectures spanning a wide range of scientific fields, all connected through the perspective of mathematical sciences. Junnosuke Koizumi, Osamu Fukushima, Muzi Hong, and Kenji Okubo each gave presentations in their respective areas of expertise. The talks incorporated concrete examples to facilitate understanding, and also included discussions with commentators as well as Q&A sessions with participants.

In addition, during the lunch break, Honorary Research Scientist Shun-ichi Amari and iTHEMS Director Satoshi Iso led a special session titled “Intelligence and Learning in the Age of AI.” Through an interactive dialogue with practical examples, they discussed how AI is influencing human intellectual activity and transforming approaches to learning.

According to the post-event survey, overall satisfaction with the event was high. While some participants commented that the presentations were “somewhat difficult,” many also described them as “easy to understand.” A total of 303 participants (528 cumulative attendees) joined the event, with the maximum number of simultaneous connections reaching 184.