Welcome to the Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation

In 2013, the co-founder of SAP, Klaus Tschira, established the nonprofit Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation (HLFF) with the goal of fostering mathematics and computer science.

The HLFF organizes the annual Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF), a networking conference where 200 outstanding young researchers in mathematics and computer science interact with the recipients of the most renowned prizes in the fields. Another primary focus of the Foundation is turning the public’s attention toward mathematics and computer science, not only to awaken but to strengthen their interest through events and exhibitions held in their Mathematics Informatics Station (MAINS).

The HLFF is funded by the German foundation Klaus Tschira Stiftung (KTS), which supports the natural sciences, mathematics and computer science, while striving to increase their appreciation. Education, research and science communication are the foundation’s three primary areas of focus.

Portraits of Jessica Fintzen and Albrecht Schmidt

New Co-Chairs of the Scientific Committee

The Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation welcomes its two new Scientific Chairpersons, Prof. Dr. Jessica Fintzen and Prof. Dr. Albrecht Schmidt, after the departure of Prof. Dr. Anna Wienhard, who previously held the position. 

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We bid farewell to Vicki L. Hanson

The Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation mourns the loss of former ACM CEO and President Vicki L. Hanson. Vicki was a long-standing companion of the Heidelberg Laureate Forum, who helped shape it in a significant and lasting way. Her professional insight, dedication, and warm presence will be deeply missed — both as a valued contributor and as a person. Our heartfelt condolences go out to her family and loved ones.   

Black and white profile picture of Vicki L. Hanson. Photo credits: Association for Computing Machinery.