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9 “This very new event aims to unite the highly talented mathematicians and computer scientists of the day.“ “Today many conferences are run like trade fairs, with many parallel sessions, accompanied by matchmaking events, etc. In addition, the digital communication channels foster short exchanges and asynchronous inter- action. Having time for an open conversation, the length of which is de- termined by the participants and not by some pre-defined agenda, seems to be a luxury from a bygone era, one that many people think they cannot afford anymore – not in a professional setting, that is. The organizers of the HLF are convinced that di- alogues in an informal setting without any sched- ules, but with enough time for contemplating the issues at hand from different perspectives are just as important as academic teaching. When preeminent scientists have the chance to exchange their views on scientific issues without the pressure of having to rush to the next meet- ing, this will very likely help in promoting the disciplines involved. And when excellent young researchers are given the chance of partaking in these conversations, this will not only boost their motivation – it will result in successfully “passing the torch” on to the next generation. Since mathematics and com- puter science are most relevant for the work of the Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies (HITS), which is the affiliated research institute of the Klaus Tschira Stiftung, both institutions decided to establish the Heidelberg Laureate Forum as an event modeled for strong interaction between scientists.“ Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h. c. Andreas Reuter in his greetings to the 1st HLF, Sep. 22, 2013 Managing Director HITS and Scientific Chairperson Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation Welcome | About the Forum | The Participants | Communications | HLF Diary | Résumé