Mathematics, AI and Our Future
The theme for the 2027 IDM explores the role of mathematics as the foundation of artificial intelligence.
The International Day of Mathematics (IDM) is a worldwide celebration. Each year on March 14 all countries will be invited to participate through activities for both students and the general public in schools, museums, libraries and other spaces.
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Recent news
2026-03-10
This year, we will not be offering a new Creative Challenge. However, you are welcome to create your own challenge on the theme “Math and Hope” and share it using the hasthag #idm314.
2026-02-25
The new 2026 IDM poster is online! It's based on a circular rosette pattern and comes in two versions: full-color and black-and-white for coloring.
2026-02-23
We added a new activity for your 2026 IDM event: The Evolution of Trust. A playful introduction to Game Theory that shows how two opponents can develop a cooperative strategy.
2026-01-20
Are you planning an event for the 2026 IDM? Let us know and we'll feature it in our interactive map.
March 14 is already celebrated in many countries as Pi Day because that date is written as 3/14 in some countries and the mathematical constant Pi is approximately 3.14.
The International Day of Mathematics is a project led by the International Mathematical Union with the support of numerous international and regional organizations.
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The theme for 2027: Mathematics, AI and Our Future
Every year we announce a theme to flavor the celebration, spark creativity and bring light to connections between mathematics and all sorts of fields, concepts and ideas.
The theme explores the role of mathematics as the foundation of artificial intelligence and how mathematical ideas shape one of today’s most transformative technologies.
As AI becomes increasingly part of our everyday lives, the key question is no longer only “What can AI do?” but also “What should it do?” How can we trust the validity of its results? How will it influence education, research, and society?
We invite everyone to explore how mathematics can help us understand, guide, and responsibly develop AI, opening new ways to discover, create, and shape the world around us.
These are the official translations of the theme to different languages:
| English (US) | Mathematics, AI and Our Future |
|---|---|
| Arabic | الرياضيات والذكاء الاصطناعي ومستقبلنا |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 数学、AI 和我们的未来 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 數學、AI 和我們的未來 |
| French | Mathématiques, IA et notre Avenir |
| German | Mathematik, KI und unsere Zukunft |
| Portuguese | Matemática, IA e nosso Futuro |
| Spanish | Matemáticas, IA y nuestro futuro |
| Turkish | Matematik, YZ ve Geleceğimiz |
Creative worldwide challenges
Each year we invite you to participate in a creative challenge along with your class, family, friends, colleagues or community.
In 2020, you made short videos showing the many ways that Mathematics is Everywhere.
See the 2020 video
In 2021, you used mathematics to create posters sharing ways to make the world better.
Visit the 2021 poster gallery
In 2022, you teamed up, or explored your town, to take pictures with mathematics.
Explore the 2022 photo galleries
In 2023 , you surprised us with your creativity and artistry creating unique comics with mathematics.
Explore the comic gallery
In 2024 , we added Mathematics to things and places to create Math Remixes.
Explore the remix gallery