The Foundation Lindau Nobelprizewinners
Meetings slated for Lake Constance, would this year herald the
induction of the Microsoft Founder, William H. Gates III otherwise known as ‘Bill
Gates’ and founder of Verbier Festival & Academy, Martin T:son Engstroem as
Honorary Senate members at the 61st session later this June, reports
ITRealms.
The Foundation spokesman, Christian
Rapp, confirm this to ITRealms, saying the recognition of the duo of
personalities was based on their sustained personal commitment to supporting
and encouraging young talents by opening the door to future opportunities.
He said, that As part the 61st Meeting
of Nobel Laureates to be held from Sunday, 26 June through July 1, would see
the Honorary Senate composed of representatives of the scientific, business and
political communities, and play a role in advising the Foundation Board of
Directors.
The Foundation, he said, organises the
annual meetings of Nobel Laureates alongside its Board of Directors, whereas the
Founders Assembly of the Foundation is comprised of some 240 Laureates. 24
Nobelprizewinners and 570 young researchers from 80 countries are expected to
attend the 61st Nobel Laureate Meeting.
ITRealms gathered that Martin T:son Engstroem in his role as founder and guiding
light of the Verbier Festival & Academy has created an international forum
for the advancement of young musicians which, since 1991, has become one of the
most innovative music venues in Europe. The VerbierFestival Academy offers
young performers the opportunity to gain experience which will be of great
value in developing their careers. For
three weeks, the young musicians who meet the strict selection criteria take
part in daily master classes in which they are able to learn first-hand from
acknowledged virtuosi and broaden their horizons.
The significance of the Verbier Festival
& Academy for the musical world is comparable to that of the Nobel
Laureates Meetings for the international world of science. Both institutions share
the same values and goals of disseminating knowledge, inspiring young minds and
building networks. The Foundation Lindau Nobelprizewinners Meetings at Lake Constancewishes
to underscore these similarities by inducting Martin T:son Engstroem into its
Honorary Senate.
William H.
Gates III through
the Microsoft Corporation founded by him has made a major contribution to the
fact that computers are today a normal part of our everyday lives. After
stepping back from his day-to-day involvement with the business, he has devoted
much of his time to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which he founded
with his wife, Melinda.
The foundation focuses on global health and
development, and improving public education in the United States.
In recognition of his work in the
advancement of future-oriented communications technologies and his commitment
to education and research, the Foundation Lindau Nobelprizewinners Meetings at
Lake Constance is inducting William H. Gates III into its Honorary Senate.
Through his Foundation, he is actively helping to improve the conditions under
which people live and learn worldwide. His commitment is an inspiration to
young researchers in that it demonstrates how science and research can
contribute to overcoming global challenges.
The members of
the Honorary Senate are: Josef Ackermann, José Manuel Barroso,
Ernesto Bertarelli, Christof Bosch, former German Federal President Roman
Herzog, Dr. h.c.Klaus Jacobs (†), Henning Kagermann, Malcolm Knight,
Pamela Mars Wright, Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel, Joachim Milberg, former
Federal President Johannes Rau (†), Annette Schavan, Shri Kapil Sibal, HRH
Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, Edmund Stoiber, Erwin Teufel, Daniel Vasella,
Ernst-Ludwig Winnacker, Martin Winterkorn
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