International Conference on
Buildings, Finite geometries and Groups

AUGUST 29 - 31, 2010

A Satellite Conference of the International Congress of Mathematicians, 2010.


The objective of the conference is to discuss the latest developments in the theory of buildings, finite geometries and groups highlighting the major current trends and problems in these areas. Leading mathematicians in these areas will be invited to give lectures and participate in the discussion meetings.

Organizers: N.S.Narasimha Sastry - Chairman (Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore); B. Bagchi (Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore); Navin Singhi (Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai); Peter Sin (University of Florida, USA); Ravindra P. Shukla (University of Allahabad).

Pre-registration: Open now! e-mail us.

Conference e-mail: bfgg@isibang.ac.in.

Registration fee: Rs.5,000/-
For students : Rs.2,000/-

Funds: We have requested DST, ISI, NBHM and other funding agencies for support. Depending on the availability of the funds, we plan to take care of the local hospitality of all participants. We encourage participants to explore other funding opportunities. (See also ICM 2010 website.)

Address: Professor N.S.N. Sastry, Statistics and Mathematics Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile, Mysore Road, R.V. College Post, Bangalore - 560 059.

Venue: Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore Centre.

Registration page will operate from February 2010. Links to hotel packages and other tourist information will be available from February 2010.

Tentative List of Speakers



Last updated: March 11, 2010