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Kavli Prize Week 2024

Kavli Prize Week 2024
An overview of activities and events in Norway


Kavli Prize Week is both a biennial celebration of science as well as an opportunity for dialogues on significant research in the fields of astrophysics, nanoscience and neuroscience. Held primarily in Oslo, its signature event is the Kavli Prize Ceremony, held in honor of the year's Kavli Prize Laureates.

See photos from The Kavli Prize week on Flickr

Oslo

Sunday, September 1:

  • 10–11 AM: Information session for guests at Grand Hotel Rococco
  • 11 AM–12 PM: Interview sessions for laureates
  • 12.30–4.30 PM: Oslofjord boat-trip for laureates and guests
  • 7–9 PM: Kavli Prize Reception at The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters

Monday, September 2:

  • 10 AM–12 PM: Kavli Prize Laureate Lectures held at the University of Oslo Astrophysics | Nanoscience | Neuroscience
  • 3–5 PM: Laureate Round Table Discussion led by Vivienne Parry and Adam Rutherford at the Academy Dining Hall. Closed session (for recording)

Tuesday, September 3:

Wednesday, September 4:

  • 9 AM–1 PM: CuttingEdgeAI Conference at University Aula
  • 11.30 AM–1.30 PM: Reception at U.S. Ambassy Recidence
  • Visit to the Observatory for Astrophysics Laureates
  • Nanoscience and Neuroscience Laureates travel to the city of Trondheim

Thursday, September 5:

  • 12–6 PM: Astrophysics symposium with invited speakers at The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters. Opening address by International Astronomical Union
  • 6–9 PM: Dinner at the Academy Dining Hall for Astrophysics Laureates

Hotel

A booking code for Grand Hotel Oslo will be made available along with the invitation to register for events. Transportation to and from the Grand Hotel Oslo is provided for all events, and many events are held within walking distance.

Trondheim

Photo by Mykola Ksenofontov

Wednesday, September 4:

  • 7 PM: Evening reception and dinner for Nanoscience and Neuroscience Laureates and invited guests at The Archbishop Palace

Thursday, September 5:

  • 10 AM–3 PM: Nanoscience and Neuroscience Symposia at NTNU
  • 7 PM: Dinner for Nanoscience and Neuroscience Laureates and invited guests

More About Kavli Prize Week

Find photos and videos from previously held Kavli Prize Week events in Norway.

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