A group of world-class mathematicians, scientists, and professors of mathematical education explored the role of mathematics in different academic disciplines. Speakers included:

• Gregory Chaitin on pure mathematics
• Bill Saslaw on mathematics and astrophysics
• Sidney Brenner on mathematics and life sciences
• Geoffrey Harcourt on mathematics and economics
• Geoff Parks on mathematics and engineering
• Terezinha Nunes spoke on learning mathematics through practical tasks in developing countries.