The Kavli Foundation is dedicated to advancing science for the benefit of humanity, promoting public understanding of scientific research, and supporting scientists and their work.

The Foundation's mission is implemented through an international program of research institutes, professorships, symposia and other initiatives in the fields of astrophysics, nanoscience, neuroscience and theoretical physics. The Foundation is also a founding partner of the Kavli Prizes, which recognize scientists for their seminal advances in astrophysics, nanoscience and neuroscience.

The Kavli Foundation is sponsoring Nicolas Nova's keynote lecture at the 2020 Ecsite Conference.

The Kavli Foundation has sponsored the Keynote Lectures of

• Audrey Dussutour at the 2019 Ecsite Conference
• James Beacham at the 2018 Ecsite Conference
• Alice Roberts at the 2017 Ecsite Conference