The 2026 Abel Prize Award Ceremony

The Abel Prize award ceremony for 2026 will take place on Tuesday, May 26, at 2:00 PM in the University Aula.

Photo Gerd Faltings: Peter Badge/Typos1/The Abel Prize

The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters invites you to a formal ceremony that brings together science and art in honour of one of the world’s foremost mathematicians. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon will present the 2026 Abel Prize to Gerd Faltings.

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Immediately after the award ceremony, we gather on the second floor of the National Theatre for a reception, where the British science journalist Timandra Harkness will interview the laureate.

Practical information:
The ceremony is open to all, but registration is required.

All guests must be registered and present by 1:30 PM, as His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon will be arriving.

The Abel Prize award ceremony will be led by Haddy Njie. The Armed Forces Staff Band will open the ceremony with the Abel fanfare. Photo: Thomas Brun, NTB /The Abel Prize

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