Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Each year, the HLFF showcases an exhibition centered on mathematics or computer science as part of the HLF program.
Moderator: Volker Gaibler
MAINS on Tour
Running parallel to the 12th HLF, the Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation presents a selection of interactive exhibits that are on display at the Mathematics Informatics Station (MAINS) as part of the exhibition “Secret!”, created by the Mathematikum Giessen. The success story of modern, mathematically based cryptography began soon after the Second World War. Without these new methods and asymmetric cryptography, today's internet applications, electronic payment systems, mobile communications, digital tax returns and general data protection would not be feasible, and in some cases even unimaginable. But secrets are also very important in everyday life: They range from simple hiding places, such as a key under the doormat, to private diaries and agreements, contracts or wills that need to be protected from unauthorized persons. The interactive exhibition invites visitors to explore these topics.
Wild Dynamics
Additionally, we are presenting the exhibition “Wild Dynamics” by Pierre Berger, a mathematician from the IMJ-PRG research institute in Paris. Using interactive computer simulations and metal sculptures, he explores the fascinating behavior of “wild” dynamical systems, which are difficult to describe using traditional statistical methods.
Intercultural Science Art Project
This exhibition hosts artworks created by young researchers attending the HLF. The works are inspired by the artists’ research or scientific interests and are brought to life through the prism of the artists’ own culture. The Intercultural Science Art Project is an initiative created and managed by mathematician, science communicator and HLF alumnus Demian Nahuel Goos, who created it as a meeting point for arts and science. Co-managing the project is Clara Kümpel, an HLF alumna, computer scientist and Master’s student from ETH Zürich.
The 12th Heidelberg Laureate Forum took place from September 14–19, 2025. #HLF25
The Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF) is an annual networking conference where 200 carefully selected young researchers in mathematics and computer science spend a week interacting with the laureates of the most prestigious awards in their disciplines: the Abel Prize, ACM A.M. Turing Award, ACM Prize in Computing, Fields Medal, IMU Abacus Medal and Nevanlinna Prize.
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Each year, the HLFF showcases an exhibition centered on mathematics or computer science as part of the HLF program.
Moderator: Volker Gaibler
MAINS on Tour
Running parallel to the 12th HLF, the Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation presents a selection of interactive exhibits that are on display at the Mathematics Informatics Station (MAINS) as part of the exhibition “Secret!”, created by the Mathematikum Giessen. The success story of modern, mathematically based cryptography began soon after the Second World War. Without these new methods and asymmetric cryptography, today's internet applications, electronic payment systems, mobile communications, digital tax returns and general data protection would not be feasible, and in some cases even unimaginable. But secrets are also very important in everyday life: They range from simple hiding places, such as a key under the doormat, to private diaries and agreements, contracts or wills that need to be protected from unauthorized persons. The interactive exhibition invites visitors to explore these topics.
Wild Dynamics
Additionally, we are presenting the exhibition “Wild Dynamics” by Pierre Berger, a mathematician from the IMJ-PRG research institute in Paris. Using interactive computer simulations and metal sculptures, he explores the fascinating behavior of “wild” dynamical systems, which are difficult to describe using traditional statistical methods.
Intercultural Science Art Project
This exhibition hosts artworks created by young researchers attending the HLF. The works are inspired by the artists’ research or scientific interests and are brought to life through the prism of the artists’ own culture. The Intercultural Science Art Project is an initiative created and managed by mathematician, science communicator and HLF alumnus Demian Nahuel Goos, who created it as a meeting point for arts and science. Co-managing the project is Clara Kümpel, an HLF alumna, computer scientist and Master’s student from ETH Zürich.
The 12th Heidelberg Laureate Forum took place from September 14–19, 2025. #HLF25
The Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF) is an annual networking conference where 200 carefully selected young researchers in mathematics and computer science spend a week interacting with the laureates of the most prestigious awards in their disciplines: the Abel Prize, ACM A.M. Turing Award, ACM Prize in Computing, Fields Medal, IMU Abacus Medal and Nevanlinna Prize.
The opinions expressed in the videos do not necessarily reflect the views of the Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation or any other person or associated institution involved in the making and distribution of these videos.
More information on the Heidelberg Laureate Forum: heidelberg-laureate-forum.org
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