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2026 Simons Lecture Series
Bo’az Klartag | March 9-11, 2026
Weizmann Institute of Science
Geometry in High Dimensions: Convexity and Lattices
- March 9: Lattice packing of spheres in high dimensions via a stochastically evolving ellipsoid
- March 10: The resolution of Bourgain's slicing problem
- March 11: The unreasonable effectiveness of the convexity assumption in high dimensions
Each day, a reception will be held at 4:00pm in Room 2-290, followed by the 4:30pm lecture in Room 2-190.
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Congratulations, Gigliola!
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Congratulazioni, Jacopo!
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Congratulations, Roman and Dor!
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Congratulations, Toby!