Organisers:
Arvind Ayyer (Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore)
Olya Mandelshtam (University of Waterloo, Canada)
Arun Ram (University of Melbourne, Australia)
Vasu Tewari (University of Toronto, Canada)

Program Description:

Symmetric polynomials and symmetric functions arise in many areas of mathematics. Classically, they have played a central role in areas such as representation theory, algebraic geometry and combinatorics. More recently, they have become important in probability theory, particularly in the study of stochastic processes, where fascinating new connections are emerging. The past decade has seen major advances at this interface, including the development of Macdonald processes, breakthroughs on the KPZ universality class, and new stochastic vertex models whose combinatorial features remain under-explored and provide fertile ground for new mathematics. Symmetric functions now provide a unifying framework across these fields. The objective of this program is to focus specifically to the relationship between symmetric functions and stochastic processes, bringing in a range of researchers from diverse backgrounds.

Program Structure:

TBD

Registration:

• Deadline: TBD
• Registration is by invitation only. If you are interested to participate in this program, please contact one of the organisers with your CV and research background.
• Arrival date: 24 May 2026
• Departure date: 29 May 2026

ASSOCIATED EVENTS
MATRIX Wine and Cheese Afternoon 26 May 2026
On the first Tuesday of each program, MATRIX provides a pre-dinner wine and cheese afternoon. Produce is locally-sourced to showcase delicacies from the region.