| West Coast Number Theory (conference) | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Mathematics conference |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Country | U.S. |
| Years active | 1969–present |
| Inaugurated | 1969 |
| Founder | Derrick H. Lehmer and Emma Lehmer |
| Previous event | 2021 |
| Next event | Winter 2022 |
| Activity | Active |
| Website | westcoastnumbertheory |
West Coast Number Theory (WCNT), a meeting that has also been known variously as the Western Number Theory Conference and the Asilomar Number Theory meeting, is an annual gathering of number theorists first organized by D. H. and Emma Lehmer at the Asilomar Conference Grounds in 1969.[1] In his tribute to D. H. Lehmer, John Brillhart stated that "There is little doubt that one of [Dick and Emma's] most enduring contributions to the world of mathematicians is their founding of the West Coast Number Theory Meeting [an annual event] in 1969".[2] To date, the conference remains an active meeting of young and experienced number theorists alike.
West Coast Number Theory has been held at a variety of locations throughout western North America. Typically, odd years are held in Pacific Grove, California. Until 2013, this was always at the Asilomar Conference Grounds, though meetings from 2014 to 2017 moved to the Lighthouse Lodge, just up the road.