EMF – Espace Mathématique Francophone

The Espace Mathématique Francophone (EMF) was created to promote reflection and exchanges within the French-speaking world on the lively issues of mathematics teaching in our current societies, at the primary, secondary and higher education levels, as well as on issues related to the initial and in-service training of teachers. The EMF contributes to the development of a French-speaking community rich in its cultural diversity, around the teaching of mathematics at the crossroads of continents, cultures and generations. The working language of the EMF is French. EMF is recognized as an ICMI Regional Affiliate Organization.
 
The scientific conferences of the EMF have been held every three years since 2000 and will starting in 2025 be held every four years. They are aimed at the various stakeholders concerned with issues affecting the teaching of mathematics: mathematicians, mathematics educators, researchers, trainers, and teachers at various levels. The locations of the conferences are chosen to respect a geographical balance and to encourage the participation of the broadest possible francophone community.
 
The EMF conferences aim to:

• allow the exchange of ideas, information, experiences, and research on lively questions in mathematics education, particularly in relation to the theme chosen for each of them;
• strengthen cooperation between researchers, trainers, teachers, living in different social and cultural contexts, and having common concerns about issues in mathematics education;
• encourage the participation of young teachers and researchers in debates on mathematics education and their contribution to the development of future perspectives;
• promote awareness among teachers, educators, and researchers of their role in shaping the mathematical culture of their respective countries;
• contribute to the development, in the French-speaking community, of research in mathematics didactics and its spin-offs, particularly on the initial and in-service training of teachers.

EMF is executed by a Scientific Board whose primary function is to promote the realization of the EMF scientific conferences every four years in a spirit consistent with the initial vocation of these scientific conferences.The Board consists of eight members appointed for a single eight-year term. Half of the Board is renewed every four years. New members take office after the process of nominating the host country and the Scientific Committee has been completed.
The outgoing Board is responsible for proposing the list of its new members for validation by the ICMI Executive Committee. In the selection of its new members, the Board shall respect principles of balance between representatives from the South (Africa, Asia) and the North (Europe, North America) on the one hand and women and men on the other (see precise rules on EMF website)
 
Previous conferences have been held in Grenoble – France (2000), Tozeur – Tunisia (2003), Sherbrooke – Canada (2006), Dakar - Senegal (2009), Geneva - Switzerland (2012), Algiers – Algeria (2015), Paris France (2018), Cotonou – Benin (2022) and Montreal – Canada (2025).
 
You can find all information, including all the proceedings of these conferences at http://emf.unige.ch .