Bordeaux hosts the European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO) in April

From April 9 to 15, 2026, Bordeaux will host the 15th edition of the European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO), an international mathematics competition bringing together several hundred high school girls from around the world. The event, organized by the association Animath, will not only be the first French edition, but also the first international mathematics olympiad held in France since the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) of 1983.

Founded in 2012, the EGMO aims to encourage young girls to pursue scientific studies, to raise the visibility of women in mathematics, and to 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 country for their high level in mathematics, accompanied by a team leader and a deputy team leader. The competitions, held over two mornings at the University of Bordeaux, feature short but challenging mathematical problems that call above all for ingenuity, original ideas, and elegant proofs rather than lengthy calculations.

The week will also be marked by an opening ceremony on Friday, April 10 at 5:00 PM, featuring the traditional parade of teams, and a closing ceremony on Tuesday, April 14 at 5:00 PM, dedicated to the announcement of results and the medal award ceremony. Both highlights will bring all delegations together at the Palais des Congrès.

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

For further details, please visit the event website.