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The 12th Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF) will take place in Heidelberg, Germany between 14–19 September 2025.

At the HLF, all winners of the Fields Medal, the Abel Prize, the ACM A.M. Turing Award, the Nevanlinna Prize/IMU Abacus Medal, and the ACM Prize in Computing are invited to attend. In addition, young and talented computer scientists and mathematicians are invited to apply for participation. The previous HLFs have been an exceptional success. The HLF serves as a great platform for interaction between the masters in the fields of mathematics and computer science and young talents.

Over the course of the week-long conference, young researchers will be given the exclusive possibility to profoundly connect with their scientific role models and find out how the laureates made it to the top of their fields. As described by a young researcher, “Meeting the humans behind some of the most formidable inventions and discoveries of our time was phenomenal. What was unexpected, perhaps, was how warm and approachable these individuals turned out to be. I am grateful to have been given this opportunity, and to have shared it with peers who I hope to soon call colleagues, collaborators and friends."

Applications for participation at the 12th HLF are open in three categories: Undergraduate/Pre-Master, Graduate PhD, and PostDocs. The application period for the 12th HLF runs from November 2024 until February 2025.

See the webpage https://application.heidelberg-laureate-forum.org for the online application and nomination forms.

For questions regarding requirements and the application process, please contact Young Researchers Relations at: yr@heidelberg-laureate-forum.org .

All applications that are completed and submitted by the deadline are meticulously reviewed by an international committee of experts to ensure that only the most qualified candidates are invited. There are 100 spaces available for each discipline of mathematics and computer science. All applicants will be notified by the end of April 2025 whether or not they are invited.

For more information, please visit: http://www.heidelberg-laureate-forum.org/  

The theme this year, "Thriving in Your Environment," invites statisticians and data scientists around the world to share how they grow, lead, and flourish in their unique spaces. IDWSDS is a global, free 24-hour, virtual conference held annually, hosted by the Caucus for Women in Statistics & Data Science.

Call for Invited Session Proposals (Now Open!)

The International Day of Women in Statistics & Data Science Conference (IDWSDS 2025) is accepting proposals for sessions. This year’s theme, "Thriving in Your Environment," encourages creative and thoughtful contributions—sessions, speed sessions, panels—that inspire and inform. Check out the 2024 Program Book on the website for examples of past presentations. These can be technical, career, leadership, history or on other topics. All are welcome to submit a session!

Submit your abstract by August 15, 2025: https://www.idwsds.org/

Sponsorship Opportunities

Support women in statistics and data science worldwide by sponsoring the International Day of Women in Statistics & Data Science Conference (IDWSDS 2025). Sponsors will be featured across IDWSDS platforms including the website, social media, and YouTube.

Explore options: https://www.idwsds.org/sponsorship/

Save the Date – October 14, 2025

Mark your calendar for the International Day of Women in Statistics & Data Science Conference (IDWSDS 2025) — happening Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Registration is not yet open, but we’ll share updates soon. All are welcome to attend!

Want to know all the latest IDWSDS happenings? Join the mailing list:

https://www.idwsds.org/

Find out about technical and scientific study options:

• at the JKU in the field of technology and natural sciences, as well as statistics and business informatics.

• at the Fachhochschule Gesundheitsberufe OÖ mit den Standorten in Linz und Steyr.

• Complete your first technology lecture at the university.

• Participate in experiments and math exercises.

• Talk to faculty and students of technical and scientific programs.

• Visit the Technology Marketplace and clarify any questions you may have about your future studies.

For female students from the 9th grade AHS and BHS as well as all interested women.

For more information visit https://www.jku.at/schule/ueberblick-beratungsstellen/frauen-in-die-technik/fit-infotage/

Flyer for the event: https://www.jku.at/fileadmin/gruppen/318/FIT-Flyer_A5_Infotage_Februar-2026_241213-Ansicht_2.pdf 

The organization STEM fatale kindly invites women working in a STEM-related environment to participate in their survey here.

With completing the STEM fatale anonymous survey you can contribute to improving gender balance in leadership positions in STEM fields. In case you have questions, feel free to get in touch with them via brains snail stem-fatale dot com.