[PHILOS-L] Cfp: FilMat 2026. Philosophy of Mathematics: Applicability, Ontology and Reasoning. Fifth International Conference of the Italian Network for the Philosophy of Mathematics
Pierluigi Graziani
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FilMat 2026: Call for papers
Philosophy of Mathematics: Applicability, Ontology and Reasoning
Fifth International Conference of the Italian Network for the Philosophy of Mathematics – FilMat
September 9 – September 11, 2026, Department of Philosophy, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Funded by:
University of Bologna
Division of Logic, Methodology and Philosophy of Science and Technology (DLMPST)
Under the auspices of:
University of Bologna
Italian Society of Analytic Philosophy (SIFA)
Italian Society for Logic and the Philosophy of Science (SILFS)
Division of Logic, Methodology and Philosophy of Science and Technology (DLMPST)
Invited speakers
Chris Pincock (Ohio State University)
Davide Rizza (University of East Anglia)
Early career invited speakers
Deborah Kant (Vrije Universiteit Brussel)
Claudio Ternullo (University of Catania)
The FilMat Conference 2026 aims to explore three themes that are central to current debates: applicability, ontology, and reasoning. A detailed description of the topics is provided below.
We welcome submissions on any topic related to the three themes—applicability, ontology, and reasoning in mathematics—including historical, formal, and practice-oriented approaches.
Submissions
Abstracts must be written in English, and have a maximum length of 1500 words (references included), and should be prepared for blind-review, with all identifying details omitted. Please also provide a separate title page in .pdf with the following information: author’s name, affiliation, email and academic status (only if you are an MA student or PhD candidate). Submission is to be made via Microsoft CMT, at the link specified below (registration is required). In case of problems with the procedure, please do send inquiries to: confe...@filmatnetwork.com.
— Deadline for submission is: April 19, 2026.
— Notification of acceptance: May 15, 2026.
— Conference language: English.
Contributed talks will be 30 minutes, followed by 10 minutes of discussion.
Conference venue: University of Bologna.
Practical information: information about the conference venue and accommodation will be posted in due time on the conference website.
Microsoft CMT submission page: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/FilMat2026/Track/1/Submission/Create
Submission format and length: abstract (.pdf files, max. length 1500 words references included) + Title page (.pdf)
Registration: Attendance is free and everyone is welcome. For organizational reasons, confirmation of participation by email to confe...@filmatnetwork.com before the end of June will be required (please indicate “Registration to FilMat 2026” in the email’s subject).
Important info
— Deadline for submission: April 19, 2026.
— Expected notification of acceptance: May 15, 2026.
— Conference dates: September 9–11, 2026.
— Conference webpage: https://filmatnetwork.com/filmat-2026-call-for-papers/
— Email: confe...@filmatnetwork.com (please indicate the subject in your email: “Registration to FilMat 2026” or “General info request FilMat 2026”)
Scientific committee
Deborah Kant (Vrije Universiteit Brussel)
Daniele Molinini (University of Bologna)
Carlo Nicolai (King’s College London)
Marco Panza (Chapman University)
Mario Piazza (Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa)
Chris Pincock (Ohio State University)
Matteo Plebani (University of Torino)
Davide Rizza (University of East Anglia)
Luca San Mauro (University of Bari)
Andrea Sereni (IUSS Pavia)
Claudio Ternullo (University of Catania)
Giorgio Venturi (University of Pisa)
Organising committee
Daniele Molinini (University of Bologna)
Francesca Boccuni (Vita-Salute San Raffaele University)
Martina Bacaro (University of Bologna)
Federica Melis (University of Bologna)
Valerio Francesco Mangiacotti (University of Bologna)
Chiara Zorzi (University of Bologna)
Valentina Osti (University of Bologna)
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