Speakers and Minicourses

Serte Donderwinkel
University of GroningenLocal convergence of random graphs: how to see a giant through a microscope?



Guillem Perarnau
Universitat Politècnica de CatalunyaDistances in random bipartite plane maps and random trees with given degree sequences

Venue
Alfonso Nápoles Gándara Auditorium.
Instituto de Matemáticas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Área de la Investigación Científica, Circuito Exterior, C.U., Coyoacán, 04510 Ciudad de México, CDMX
Schedule
Talks will take place from 9:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m.
More details coming soon.
Registration
Attendance to the mini-courses is open to everyone. To help us plan accordingly, please register using the form below. We look forward to seeing you there!
Student Satellite Workshop
These minicourses are part of a program designed for graduate students to explore open problems through small-group collaboration with peers and leading researchers. Each small-group is led by a mini-course speaker.
Applications for the research program have closed, but everyone is welcome to the minicourses.
Research Program Structure
The student satellite workshop is structured in four components:
- 1. A warm-up online component, designed to help participants get acquainted with the problems
- 2. An in-person student workshop at Ciudad Universitaria, UNAM (Mexico City, Mexico)
- 3. The BIRS workshop at Casa Matemática Oaxaca (Oaxaca, Mexico)
- 4. An online follow-up component, with the goal of advancing and completing the projects
The event at Casa Matemática Oaxaca corresponds to the BIRS workshop “Discrete and Continuous Random Trees”, where additional invited researchers will join the program.
Main Events
Discrete and Continuous Random Trees — Student Satellite Workshop
- Dates: September 28 – October 2, 2026
- Location: Instituto de Matemáticas & IIMAS, UNAM — Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico City
BIRS Workshop: Discrete and Continuous Random Trees
- Dates: October 4 – 9, 2026
- Location: Casa Matemática Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm not taking part in the student satellite workshop. Can I still attend the minicourses?
Yes! To help us keep track of the expected number of participants, please register using this form.
Can I receive funding?
We can provide accommodation only for student satellite workshop participants. Unfortunately, we are currently unable to offer additional travel support.
What is the student satellite workshop like? How does it differ from a typical workshop?
This program is designed to differ from a traditional workshop: rather than centering on lectures, it emphasizes collaboration and active participation. This format is well-established and has proven successful in similar settings. The workshop draws on the structure of initiatives such as the Mathematical Research Communities organized by the American Mathematical Society, the Workshop and Summer School on Random Graphs (RandNET) held in Eindhoven in August 2022, and the Mathematical Foundations of Network Models and Their Applications – Research School held in Chennai in December 2024.
I am attending the student satellite workshop. What is the time commitment?
Selected participants are expected to attend both in-person workshops: in Mexico City (September 28–October 2) and in Oaxaca (October 4–9, 2026). Before the workshops begin, everyone will take part in a kick-off meeting where group leaders introduce the proposed problems and participants choose their groups. Between the kick-off and the first workshop, participants should spend some time familiarizing themselves with their problem and its prerequisites — a few hours per week should be enough.
I am attending the student satellite workshop. How do I travel between Mexico City and Oaxaca?
There are several transportation options between Mexico City and Oaxaca, including affordable alternatives that can help reduce travel costs. Once the list of participants is finalized, we may also help coordinate group travel.
Inclusion and Code of Conduct
We refuse to compromise the ideals of academic freedom and open exchange. We affirm that scientific events must be open to everybody, regardless of background or identity.
We are dedicated to providing a supportive, inclusive, and safe environment for all participants, ensuring that everyone is treated with dignity and respect. By participating in this program, all participants agree to uphold these principles.
Our goal is to create a space where all participants feel safe to share their ideas, confident that they will be heard and valued, and encouraged to push the boundaries of mathematics.
Organizing Committee

Louigi Addario-Berry
McGill University
Omer Angel
University of British Columbia
Laura Eslava
IIMAS - UNAM
Saraí Hernández-Torres
Instituto de Matemáticas - UNAMContact
randomtrees@im.unam.mx