Save the Date! Honorary Colloquium for Prof. Dr. Manfred Opper

After being a principal investigator of SFB 1294 over two funding periods, we would like to honour his outstanding scientific career and long-standing contributions to our community. We are therefore very pleased to invite you to an Honorary Colloquium in recognition of Manfred’s work, his ideas, and his lasting impact as a researcher, colleague, and mentor.

The colloquium will take place on: 

Date: Friday, June 12, 2026
Time: 2:00–5:00 pm
Venue: to be announced

The colloquium is intended as both a scientific event and a festive gesture of appreciation. In addition to highlighting Manfred’s broad and influential scientific achievements, we would also like to acknowledge his decisive role in shaping our SFB, which would be difficult to imagine in its current form without Manfred’s commitment, vision, and guidance. On this occasion, we will also award Manfred an honorary membership of the SFB in recognition of his contributions.

Tentative programme:

• Welcome and introduction
• 2 scientific talks; Speakers TBA
• Coffee break
• 2 scientific talks; Speakers TBA
• Concluding remarks
• Followed by a joint dinner in Potsdam. 

Further details on the venue and the final program will be announced soon. We very much look forward to celebrating this special occasion together.