Effective Methods in Algebraic Geometry 2026

6-10 July 2026
Durham University, United Kingdom

MEGA is the acronym for Effective Methods in Algebraic Geometry (and its equivalent in Italian, French, Spanish, German, Russian, etc.). This series of biennial international conferences started in 1990 and is devoted to computational and applied aspects of Algebraic Geometry and related topics, over any characteristics.

MEGA is the leading European conference in its area. We bring together established experts and emerging researchers to share recent breakthroughs, bridge the gap between theory and computation, and cultivate a diverse, growing research community.

Invited speakers

• Elisenda Feliu (University of Copenhagen, Denmark)
• Tommy Hofmann (University of Siegen, Germany)
• Dimitra Kosta (University of Edinburgh, UK)
• Khazhgali Kozhasov (Côte d'Azur University, France)
• Josef Schicho (Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria)
• Alexandra Seceleanu (University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA)
• Anna Seigal (Harvard University, USA)
• Liam Solus (KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden)
• Michael Walter (Ruhr University Bochum, Germany)

Contributed Presentations

Submissions of papers/extended abstracts are open and available at EasyChair: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=mega2026

Deadline for submissions of papers/extended abstracts: 1 December 2025

Notification of acceptance of papers/extended abstracts: 1 March 2026

Deadline for submission of computation presentations/posters: 15 March 2026

Notification of acceptance of computation presentations/posters: 1 April 2026

Submissions should contain recent original research relevant to effective methods in algebraic geometry (in a broad sense), including their foundations, analysis, complexity, computational aspects, practical issues, and applications.

There are three types of submissions, distributed over the two deadlines above:

• - Regular papers, aimed to contributed talks: for these, authors can choose to submit either an extended abstract of at least six pages (not counting bibliography) that should contain full results, an outline of the proofs and all of the main ideas; or else a full paper with complete proofs.
• - Computation presentations: these can concern new software packages, but also experiments with existing software that have led to new computational approaches to mathematical proofs/applications relevant to MEGA. Submission should be in the form of a short paper describing the software or computations.
• - Posters: to be printed on A1, the posters will be exhibited during most of the conference, and during a poster session the authors will have the opportunity to discuss their work with the conference participants.

All submissions should clearly state the contributions and achievements, with sufficient detail to understand their significance. Submissions may contain material already submitted elsewhere, but this fact has to be stated explicitly in the abstract. Acceptance of a submitted contribution means acceptance for oral or poster presentation only. A special issue of a journal is planned. Authors of accepted original papers will be invited to submit the full version after the conference. Only original research contributions will be considered for publication in the journal special issue. We particularly encourage the participation of young researchers.

Funding for UK-based PhD students

The London Mathematical Society is providing limited funding for UK-based PhD students. The deadline for applications is 8 April 2026, and applicants will be notified of the result of their application by 15 April 2026. To apply for funding, please fill out the application form.

Schedule

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