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Heidelberg Laureate Forum – 12 years of inspiring the next generation of researchers in mathematics and computer science
This September 14-19, at the 12th Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF), 200 young researchers in mathematics and computer science will spend a week of scientific exchange with the recipients of the disciplines’ most prestigious prizes: the Abel Prize, ACM A.M. Turing Award, ACM Prize in Computing, Fields Medal, the Nevanlinna Prize as well as its continuation, the IMU Abacus Medal. Below are a few highlights of the upcoming program of the HLF as well as a breakdown of how to cover this unique event.
29 distinguished laureates
Having 29 groundbreaking and award-winning researchers in mathematics and computer science in one venue is not only a thrilling prospect for the next generation of scientists attending the 12th HLF, but for anyone who has an interest in these subjects and their pioneers. Livestream their lectures and panel discussions on the HLF website or view them at your leisure on our YouTube channel after they have been uploaded.
200 of the brightest young minds in their fields
The HLF provides 200 selected young mathematicians and computer scientists from all around the world the opportunity to engage and exchange ideas with a vast network of laureates and peers from diverse backgrounds, all brimming with enthusiasm. Learn more about their innovative research projects when 30 young researchers present their work in the Poster Flash session onstage.
Spanning the breadth of mathematics and computer science
The core of the HLF’s scientific program consists of a diverse range of long- and short-form lectures and talks by laureates of the most prestigious prizes in mathematics and computer science. This year will feature talks by noted computer scientist and mathematician Avi Wigderson, recipient of the Nevanlinna Prize (1994), Abel Prize (2021) and ACM A.M. Turing Award (2023), ACM A.M. Turing Award (2004) recipient Vinton Gray Cerf – often referred to as “one of the fathers of the internet” – as well as computer scientist Amanda Randles, recipient of the 2023 ACM Prize in Computing and an alumna of the very first Heidelberg Laureate Forum in 2013, to name just a few.
The Lindau Lecture, held each year to signify the close bond between the HLF and the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings, will be held by David MacMillan, who received the 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry together with Benjamin List „for the development of asymmetric organocatalysis.“
The week will also host several in-depth panel discussions, tackling some of the most pressing issues in the realms of mathematics and computer science.
In “Open Honest Excellent – The State of Science Integrity,” a panel will discuss academic and publishing malpractice, how AI has exacerbated the existing problems, particularly in mathematics and computer science, as well as what can be done to combat these trends.
In the “Kaleidoscope of Mathematics & Computer Science,” venerated researchers will share insights into how their careers unfolded and provide advice for young researchers on how to best pursue their goals.
Finally, the “Hot Topic” session will assemble a panel of experts on the subject of the “Machine-Learning Revolution in Mathematics and Science” to dissect the impact of the technology on research practices, whether in automating proofs, pattern-discovery algorithms or fresh methods of simulation, data analysis and more effective descriptions of phenomena.
A full overview of the scientific program can be found on the HLF website.
Interactive coverage
Broad coverage will be made available on the HLFF Blog, thanks to a team of bloggers who will report on various program points. You can follow the conversation and attendees’ experiences across various social media platforms by following #HLF25. The 12th HLF will also be accompanied by regular episodes of the HLFF Vlog, published on the HLF website and YouTube channel, featuring exclusive, behind-the-scenes glimpses of the program, speakers and attendees.
Apply for accreditation
Journalists wishing to attend and cover the event in person can still apply for accreditation until September 10 via the HLF’s online registration tool. Please create an account via the option “Register as a Non-Travel Grant Journalist” and subsequently fill out and submit the accreditation application.
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Background
The Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation (HLFF) annually organizes the Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF), which is an international networking event for mathematicians and computer scientists. The 12th Heidelberg Laureate Forum will take place from September 14 to 19, 2025. The HLFF was established and is funded by the German foundation Klaus Tschira Stiftung, which promotes natural sciences, mathematics and computer science. The scientific partners of the HLF are the Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies (HITS) and Heidelberg University. The HLF is strongly supported by the award-granting institutions the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the International Mathematical Union (IMU) and the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters (DNVA).
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