A Nobel ninetieth

Join us on Friday 18 October, as CERN celebrates the 90th birthday of Carlo Rubbia, CERN Director-General from 1989 to 1994.

Carlo Rubbia’s pioneering work on the proton–antiproton project led to the discovery of the W and Z bosons in 1983, earning CERN its first Nobel Prize in 1984. This discovery not only advanced understanding of the fundamental forces of nature through innovative detector and accelerator developments, but also established CERN as a global leader in particle physics, paving the way for the Large Hadron Collider (LHC).

Now is your chance to hear first-hand about his remarkable contributions to physics, science and society. On Friday 18 October, from 2 p.m. in the Main Auditorium, distinguished scientists will present and discuss his major achievements, including his role in the development of the Standard Model, breakthroughs in detector and accelerator technology, his impact on CERN's history, including his time as Director-General, his proposals for innovative sustainable energy technologies and his influential role in fostering international cooperation. There will then be the chance to raise a glass at a drinks reception.

Register now to attend. The event is open to all and registration is required for organisational purposes and to issue CERN access cards for non-CERN attendees. Text or video messages can be sent to audiovisual.productions.service@cern.ch, who will make them available for the event.