The future of mathematics: human or artificial? 18 november 2026
On 18 November, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM, the IUSS University School for Advanced Studies Pavia will host a public event exploring the relationship between mathematics and artificial intelligence, focusing on new research opportunities, human intuition, and technological innovation.
On Wednesday, 18 November, the Sala del Camino at IUSS Pavia will host “The Future of Mathematics: Human or Artificial?”, a discussion featuring Silvia De Toffoli, Professor at IUSS, and Roberto Natalini, Director of the “Mauro Picone” Institute for Applied Computing of the Italian National Research Council (CNR).
The event will explore how artificial intelligence is transforming mathematical research, raising questions about the role of human understanding, intuition, and creativity in mathematical reasoning and proof.
What does it mean to do mathematics in the age of artificial intelligence? How does a proof developed by mathematicians differ from one generated by AI systems? And what new forms of collaboration might emerge between researchers and intelligent machines?
Bringing together perspectives from mathematics and philosophy, the two speakers will discuss the potential and limitations of artificial intelligence, examining how these technologies may reshape the future of mathematical research and knowledge.
The event is open to the public.
Event details
- When: Wednesday, 18 November, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
- Where: Sala del Camino, IUSS University School for Advanced Studies Pavia (Piazza della Vittoria 15, Pavia)
- Speakers: Silvia De Toffoli (IUSS Pavia) and Roberto Natalini (CNR – “Mauro Picone” Institute for Applied Computing)
- Participation: The event is open to the public. Participants can attend in person or follow the event via live streaming (Join the live stream).