XXVIII Escola de Álgebra

The Brazilian Algebra Meeting (BAM) is the largest and most traditional conference dedicated to Algebra and its applications in Brazil. Its 28th edition will be organized jointly by ICMC-USP and UFSCar, and will take place at ICMC-USP, from June 29 to July 3, 2026.

Held biennially since 1972, the meeting plays a central role in fostering collaboration among researchers, graduate students, and undergraduate students in the field. It provides an open and stimulating environment for the presentation and discussion of mathematical ideas, ongoing projects, and recent developments. BAM encompasses a broad range of topics in Algebra and related areas, promoting interaction among different research groups in Brazil and abroad.

The primary language of the conference is English, although introductory or elementary mini-courses may be offered in Portuguese.

28 editions since 1972
10 thematic sessions
10 plenary talks
9 mini-courses
1 round table discussion



Plenary Speakers >

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Angela Valenti

Università di Palermo, Italy

Picture of Douglas Ulmer

Douglas Ulmer

University of Arizona, United States 

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Eloisa Detomi

Università degli Studi di Padova, Italy

Picture of Luciane Quoos

Luciane Quoos

Universidade Federal  do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 

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Marcelo Lanzillotta

Universidad de La República, Uruguay

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Matej Brešar

University of Ljubljana and University of Maribor, Slovenia

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Nicolás Andruskiewitsch

Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina

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Steven Cutkosky 

University of Missouri, United States

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Sylvia Wiegand

University of Nebraska-lincoln, United States

Picture of Vyacheslav Futorny

Vyacheslav Futorny

Southern University of Science and Technology, China



Mini-courses Lecturers >

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Cristina Acciarri

University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy

Picture of Francisco César Polcino Milies

Francisco César Polcino Milies

USP, Brazil

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Hugo Luiz Mariano

USP, Brazil

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João Fernando Schwarz

Southern University of Science and Technology, China

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Joost Vercruysse

Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium

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Mark Spivakovsky

Université Paul Sabatier, France

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Pietro Speziali

UNICAMP, Brazil

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Tiago Fonseca

UNICAMP, Brazil

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Willian Versolati França

UFJF, Brazil



Thematic Sessions >

Venue (ICMC-USP)

INSTITUTO DE CIÊNCIAS MATEMÁTICAS E DE COMPUTAÇÃO,
UNIVERSIDADE DE SÃO PAULO (ICMC-USP), Brasil.

Avenida Trabalhador São-carlense, 400 - Centro. CEP: 13566-590 - São Carlos - SP

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