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The International Congress on Industrial and Applied Mathematics (ICIAM) is a big international meeting about applied mathematics. Think of it like a huge gathering where smart people from all over the world come together to share new ideas and discoveries in math that can solve real-world problems. It's organized by a group called the International Council on Industrial and Applied Mathematics.

Where Does ICIAM Happen?

This important congress takes place once every four years, and it has been happening since 1987. Each meeting lasts for about a week. During this time, many experts give special talks about their work and new findings in applied mathematics.

Here's a list of where the ICIAM congress has been held:

Year Country City
2023  Japan Waseda University, Tokyo
2019  Spain Valencia
2015  China Beijing
2011  Canada Vancouver
2007  Switzerland Zurich
2003  Australia Sydney

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