Join us on October 28, 2025 to experience an unforgettable evening at the intersection of art and science as Friends of IHES presents its 2025 gala celebrating the dynamic relationship between Cinema and Mathematics. This prestigious event brings together luminaries from both the film industry and the mathematical world for an evening of insight, entertainment, and support for international scientific collaboration.

Featured Speakers

• Matthew Brown, director, screenwriter, and producer, best known for The Man Who Knew Infinity, a biopic on theIndian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, and Hugo Duminil-Copin, Fields Medalist and Permanent Professor of Mathematics at IHES, will explore the connections between mathematics and the silver screen.

• Kip Thorne, Nobel Prize-winning physicist, producer, and scientific consultant for Interstellar, will explore the cinematic universe through the lens of physics.

• Hosted by Brian Greene and Tracy Day, co-founders of the World Science Festival

Evening Highlights

• A captivating live auction led by Caroline Robinson of Bonhams, with services generously donated pro bono

• Exclusive gourmet dinner and wine service

• Thought-provoking conversations with global scientific and artistic leaders

• Networking with luminaries from academia, philanthropy, and the arts