Heidelberg Laureate Forum

Hilbert's 10th Problem and the Limits of Computation A mathematical problem solved 55 years ago still has much to give in relation to contemporary questions on undecidability and the extent of AI’s potential capabilities in mathematics. Read more

💡 125 years ago, revered German mathematician David Hilbert listed 23 problems he felt were worthy challenges to focus on for the next century. To date just 10 are generally accepted as resolved.

Find out more in the new article by Benjamin Skuse:
👉 scilogs.spektrum.de/hlf/hilberts...

🚀 Young Researchers: Apply for the 13th Heidelberg Laureate Forum @hlforum.bsky.social !
Join 200 top minds in math and computer science to meet Turing Award and Fields Medal laureates in Heidelberg, Germany.

When: Sept 13–18, 2026
Apply by Feb 11, 2026

Learn more here: buff.ly/MHdYBQI

Did you spot me!
I was selected as a Young Researcher to this prestigious scientific gathering during my PhD and also while a Postdoc. This year thrilled to meet so many alum whom I met over the years in Germany and also enjoyed conducting workshops to Young Researchers.

The Pressure to Publish Is Challenging the Foundations of Academic Integrity Scientific publishing appears to be at a crossroads. Read more

🔀 Is scientific publishing at a crossroads?
📚 At #HLF25, a panel of experts tried to address the thorny situation.

For an analysis on the panel discussion by Andrei Mihai, head over to the HLFF Blog:
👉 scilogs.spektrum.de/hlf/the-pres...

#HLForum #Heidelberg

Turing’s Two Penn’orth on Today’s AI Talking Points The eerily prescient thoughts of Alan Turing, the visionary who laid the foundations of computer science, remain remarkably relevant to today’s discussions concerning AI. Read more

❓ What would Alan Turing have made of our ever-present discussions on AI today?

Find out more in the new article at the HLFF Blog by Benjamin Skuse:
👉 scilogs.spektrum.de/hlf/?p=13919

#HLF25 #HLForum #Heidelberg

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📣 The application phase for the 13th Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF) has just begun!
Apply Now! 🎊
👉 application.heidelberg-laureate-forum.org/site/index.php
We can’t wait to hear from you! ✨

#HLF26 #HLF25 #HLForum #Heidelberg

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🧠✨ Happy #STEM Day!

On this special day the HLFF celebrates all young researchers who courageously pursue their passion and make the world a smarter and better place! ✨

#HLForum #Heidelberg #STEMDay #STEMEducation

Is AI Becoming a Scientific Collaborator, More Than a Tool? We could be on the verge of a golden age for scientific discovery. Read more

🤝 Are we standing at the edge of a golden age – with AI as a scientific collaborator?
🤖 At the #HLF25, AI was at the center of heated discussions.

For an analysis of the Hot Topic panel check out the article by Andrei Mihai at the HLFF Blog:
👉 scilogs.spektrum.de/hlf/?p=13902

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A Probabilist’s Perspective on Fundamental Physics Fields Medallist Wendelin Werner’s work is a challenge to all young scientists to bring their unique perspectives to problems outside of their comfort zone to see what they can discover. Read more

🌀 It is in the interdisciplinary nature of the Heidelberg Laureate Forum that discoveries happen by bringing unique perspectives to problems outside of one’s comfort zone.

Find out more in the full article by Benjamin Skuse:
👉 scilogs.spektrum.de/hlf/?p=13882

#HLF25 #HLForum #Heidelberg

A Lindau Lecture to Catalyze the Power of Chemistry The world we built around us relies on catalysis. Read more

💡 Our newest HLFF Blog article analyzes the “Lindau Lecture” at #HLF25. This year, the Nobel Prize-winning chemist David MacMillan delivered his signature lecture on the power of catalysis.

Check out the full article here:
👉 scilogs.spektrum.de/hlf/a-lindau...

#HLForum #Heidelberg

YouTube video by Heidelberg Laureate Forum HLF Laureate Portraits: Manuel Blum with Lenore Blum

Last year at the 11th HLF, we were thrilled to welcome Manuel Blum, recipient of the 1995 ACM A.M. Turing Award, for the sixth time.

We took the opportunity to sit down with him and his wife for an exclusive interview as part of our HLF Laureate Portrait series.

Watch now:
👉 youtu.be/Nh4hKapnzaE

Martina and Sarah (employees of the HLFF) together with four HLF alumni in front of the sea in Montenegro.

An open laptop in a seminar room. On screen is a presentation. The slide reads: Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation. Sarah MacLeod and Martina Wagner-Opitz, October 6, 2025.

💥 Last week the Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation participated in the 3rd Meeting of Mathematicians of Serbia and Montenegro and presented the HLF at the University of Montenegro.

🥰 It was a pleasure to share about the HLF and meet many motivated young mathematicians.

#HLForum #Heidelberg

Mathematicians’ New Best Friend? A recent blog post highlighted three Spark Session talks at the 12th Heidelberg Laureate Forum that focused on the potential for a new era of superhuman AI capabilities through AI self-improvement and...

💡 The message from Sanjeev Arora, David Silver and Richard S. Sutton during their Spark Session talks at #HLF25 was clear: They expect that AI will unshackle itself from its creators to transcend human knowledge and capabilities.

Check out the article here:
👉 scilogs.spektrum.de/hlf/mathemat...

Anna and Yasmin (employees of the HLFF) at an HLFF exhibition booth at the 14th Forum Entreprises & Mathématiques (FEM) in Paris.

Anna and Yasmin (employees of the HLFF) next to an HLFF exhibition booth at the 14th Forum Entreprises & Mathématiques (FEM) in Paris.

Goodies of the HLFF at an exhibition booth at the 14th Forum Entreprises & Mathématiques (FEM) in Paris.

Anna and Yasmin (employees of the HLFF) in front of the 14th Forum Entreprises & Mathématiques (FEM) in Paris.

📍 Visit us at the 14th Forum Entreprises & Mathématiques (FEM) in Paris today!
Anna and Yasmin are looking forward to meeting you!
You’ll find them at booth 5.

#HLF26 #HLForum #Heidelberg

Selfie of Yasmin and Anna (employees of HLFF).

Visit us in Paris! 🥐

💡 On October 7, the HLFF will participate in the 14th Forum Entreprises & Mathématiques (FEM) in Paris.

If you want to learn more about the foundation or #HLF26, come by our booth!

Find out about the opportunities at the forum:
👉 forum-entreprises-maths.fr/public/pages...

HLF 12: Spark Session 2 Tom moderates the second Spark Session at the 12th Heidelberg Laureate Forum, with talks from laureates in Maths and Computer Science. Jeffrey A. Dean and David A. Patterson: Shaping AI’s Impact to…

When you both love maths <3...

Watch the second Spark Session @hlforum.bsky.social to see talks from Jeff Dean & David Patterson on 'Shaping AI's Impact to Help Billions', and from Leslie Valiant on 'Education and Educability'.

A pleasure to moderate as always :)

🤖 How do we make sure AI works for people, not against them?

This week on the HLFF Blog, Andrei Mihai analyzes a talk on that subject by Jeff Dean and David Patterson at #HLF25.

Check out the full article here:
👉 scilogs.spektrum.de/hlf/shaping-...

#HLForum #Heidelberg #AI #MachineLearning

Plus at the Heidelberg Laureate Forum 2025 Watch the vlogs we produced at this year's HLF, an amazing event that connects young researchers with winners of prestigious prizes in maths and computer science!

Last week we had a wonderful time at #HLF25 where young researchers meet winners of the most important prizes in #maths and #computerscience. You can get a glimpse of what it was like in the #vlog we produced on behalf of @hlforum.bsky.social plus.maths.org/content/plus...

Different Perspectives on Scientific Misconduct For me, the most interesting takeaway from the panel discussion on scientific integrity at the 12th Heidelberg Laureate Forum was that scientific misconduct means rather different things from differen...

📚⚖️ This week at the HLFF Blog, you’ll hear from our guest blogger Markus Pössel about his takeaways from the panel discussion on scientific integrity at #HLF25.

Check out the full article here:
👉 scilogs.spektrum.de/hlf/differen...

#HLForum #Heidelberg #ScientificIntegrity

Dinner at Schwetzingen Palace. Sofía Albizu-Campos, Stephanie Rosenbaum, Whitfield Diffie, Matthias Eckhart (left to right).

Lunch at the 12th Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF). Matthias Eckhart (left) and Martin Hellman (right).

Boat trip on the Neckar. Leslie Lamport (left) and Matthias Eckhart (right).

Dinner at the Heidelberg Castle. Matthias Eckhart (left) and Vinton Cerf (right).

Last week, I had the privilege of participating in the 12th
@hlforum.bsky.social (HLF). It was one of the most inspiring and well-organized events I have ever attended. A special thanks to all the incredible HLF staff for their tireless dedication in making this event truly unforgettable! #HLF25

Group photo of all young researchers attending the 12th HLF in the university courtyard.

#HLF25 is over, but the memories, impressions and connections made stay with us. ✨

Our 12th HLF Highlights video is a great opportunity to relive the amazing week:
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_Cj...

You can now find the whole scientific program and vlog on our YouTube channel.

#HLForum #Heidelberg

Three images showing the collection of objects brought from the Geometry Lab to the Heidelberg Laureate Forum. These include many 3D prints of interesting geometries, but also games based on geometry and maths.

Currently the Heidelberg Laureate Forum #HLF @hlforum.bsky.social is taking place in our city. We went there to show off the lovely objects we have at the Geometry Lab. People at HLF really enjoyed playing around with them.

Would you like to hear the inventor of the #internet, Vint Cerf, sing #karaoke? Then check out the latest #vlog from @hlforum.bsky.social #HLF25 youtu.be/sZz-NS4UeXE?...

Always a pleasure to attend the Heidelberg Laureate Forum #HLF @hlforum.bsky.social & meet smart people. Catch me today (Tue) if you'd like to learn about our work at @i2sc.net. And be sure talk to Manon if you'd like to learn about her work about better AI safety evaluations.

YouTube video by Heidelberg Laureate Forum VLOG@HLF25 PART ONE

We're having a great time at @hlforum.bsky.social as always! Our first vlog is out now, featuring young researchers from around the world, mathematical art, and two lovely science journalist friends youtu.be/c49WU053ZSg?... #HLF2025

Back @hlforum.bsky.social talking maths with young researchers and having fancy dinners at German Palaces. The sessions I’m moderating will be available online later this week so watch this space for lectures from the leading names in Maths and Computer Science. Every day’s a school day :)

Opening Ceremony of the 12th Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF).

Matthias Eckhart at the 12th Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF).

I am honored to be selected to participate in the 12th Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF), @hlforum.bsky.social.

The HLF is a renowned annual event that brings together distinguished laureates in mathematics and computer science with young researchers for a week of scientific exchange. #HLF25

I've just arrived in Germany, and I'm looking forward to an inspiring and engaging week at the Heidelberg Laureate Forum. I'll be on a "hot topic" panel about AI & Science on Tuesday
www.heidelberg-laureate-forum.org/forum/12th-h...

We can't wait 😍

We're back in Heidelberg for the 12th @hlforum.bsky.social where young researchers get to meet laureates of the most prestigious #maths and #compsci prizes. We'll be filming a vlog throughout the week, watch this space to see the episodes as they go live