The XII Iberian Modeling Week (IMW) will take place on the Department of Mathematics of the NOVA Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus da Caparica, from June 15th to June 19th 2026. It is a joint project of PT-MATHS-IN  (Portugal) and MATH-IN (Spain).

The IMW  is designed to introduce undergraduate, master’s, and PhD students to industrial mathematics through hands-on, real-world problem solving. Each year, students from both countries collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to tackle challenges proposed by partner companies. Throughout the programme, they are guided by dedicated mentors from both academia and industry.

IMW aims to:

• develop students’ skills in applied mathematical modeling, challenging them to approach real-world problems with creativity and innovation. and
• foster collaboration among young mathematicians, preparing them for impactful careers in industry and research.

By working in an international environment and tackling real challenges, students develop key skills in mathematical modeling, teamwork, and communication while contributing to practical industry solutions. The Iberian Modelling Week is an annual event that takes place alternately between Portugal and Spain, since its first edition in 2014 in Coimbra. 

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@@The IMW will have four or five problems, and each problem will be assigned to a team of five or six students.
Each team will work with a senior researcher. They will use mathematical modeling techniques to solve real-world problems. The problems, which are not yet certain, are expected to come from fields such as mobility, optimization, and pharmaceuticals.
This structure gives students real-world experience with industrial mathematics while also teaching them to work well with others.