Celebration Symposium: Kristen Nygaard 100 years

Join us in celebrating the centennial of Kristen Nygaard on August 27, 2026! 🎂 Aarhus University is hosting an international event to honor his groundbreaking contributions to computer science. This symposium features prominent figures who collaborated with Nygaard, including:

• Alan Kay: Creator of Smalltalk
• Bjarne Stroustrup: Creator of C++
• Leading researchers in object-oriented programming, systems development, and participatory design

Together, we'll explore Nygaard's enduring impact on modern software development and human-centered computing, and discuss the relevance of his ideas in today's AI-driven world.

👉 See the full programme here!

Registration

This event is free and welcomes anyone interested in computer science and its history. Make sure to register before August 17 by visiting this link! 🎟️