Presidential Address 2026 

Join us for the Presidential Address 2026 with Dr Heather Tewkesbury CMath FIMA on Wednesday 8th July 2026 at the Smith Centre, Science Museum, Imperial College Road, South Kensington, London SW7 2BX.   Heather will give her IMA Presidential Address “Why Mathematics Matters: Sharing Experiences to Amplify Impact”.  Mathematics is shaping decisions, strategy, and innovation throughout industry and government. Dr Heather Tewkesbury and her guests will explore why sharing our experiences is essential, and how we can amplify our influence to deliver incredible impact for the whole community.  

Heather Tewkesbury, IMA President for 2026 to 2027, brings over 20 years of experience in the mathematical sciences. She previously led the Smith Institute as CEO and is now serving as Chief of Strategic Relationships. She also sits on the Executive Board of the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences, focusing on business, industry and government engagement, and is a Trustee of the Operational Research Society. Registration opens at 6:10 pm, and the lecture will begin at 6:30 pm, followed by an optional reception.