Falling Walls Foundation

FALLING WALLS SCIENCE SUMMIT

7-9 November 2024
Falling Walls Science House
Berlin or Online

Which are the next walls to fall? Discover groundbreaking research, scientific breakthoughs and connect with leaders from academia, business and politics.

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THREE DAYS OF BREAKTHROUGH THINKING

This year's summit will focus on topics such as artificial intelligence, renewable energy, quantum research and science diplomacy. Particularly relevant is the question of how scientific breakthroughs can help to tackle today's major global challenges - climate change, health crises and technological upheavals.

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SPEAKERS AT FALLING WALLS SCIENCE SUMMIT 2024

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Maria Leptin

European Research Council

Patrick Hetzel

French Ministry of Higher Education and Research

Alain Aspect

Professor at the Institut d’Optique - Université Paris-Saclay

Eric Isaacs

Carnegie Science

Xiaogang Liu

National University of Singapore

Mariette DiChristina-Gerosa

Boston University College of Communication

Bettina Stark-Watzinger

Federal Ministry of Education and Research

Valeria Pettorino

European Space Agency (ESA)

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9 November 2024 | 09:25 - 09:40

Saw Wai Hla: Breaking the Wall of 128 Years of X-ray History

Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year 2024 in the Physical Sciences category.

9 November 2024 | 09:40 - 09:50

2024 Science Breakthrough of the Year in the Science Engagement Category | Falling Walls Engage

This award celebrates outstanding initiatives that engage the public with science in creative and impactful ways.

9 November 2024 | 09:50 - 10:05

Inge Herrmann: Breaking the Wall of Women's Health

Inge Herrmann’s W-HEALTH program transforms women’s reproductive health by developing a groundbreaking reversible hydrogel implant.

9 November 2024 | 10:05 - 10:20

Guihua Yu: Breaking the Wall of Solar Water Sustainability

Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year 2024 in the Engineering & Technology category.

9 November 2024 | 11:30 - 11:45

Emilie Caspar: Breaking the Wall of Blind Obedience

Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year 2024 in the Social Sciences & Humanities category.

9 November 2024 | 12:00 - 12:10

2024 Science Breakthrough of the Year in the Science Start-Up Category | Falling Walls Venture

This award recognises the most promising science-based start-up that has successfully transformed science into business.

9 November 2024 | 12:10 - 12:25

Valeria Pettorino: Breaking the Wall of Dark Energy Mysteries

Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year 2024 in the Physical Sciences category.

9 November 2024 | 12:25 - 12:40

Tiange Wang: Breaking the Wall of Multisensory Data

Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year 2024 in the Art & Science category.

9 November 2024 | 14:10 - 14:25

Immanuel Bloch: Breaking the Wall of Understanding the Quantum World

In this session, Immanuel Bloch will delve into the revolutionary use of ultracold atoms to simulate quantum systems.

9 November 2024 | 14:25 - 14:40

Lena Maier-Hein: Breaking the Wall of Surgical Imaging

Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year 2024 in the Art & Sciences category.

9 November 2024 | 14:40 - 14:55

Richard Socher: Breaking the Wall of Artificial General Intelligence

Richard Socher will discuss Artificial General Intelligence and its world-changing implications.

9 November 2024 | 14:55 - 15:10

Rafael Prieto-Curiel: Breaking the Wall of Drug Cartel Analysis

Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year 2024 in the Social Sciences & Humanities category.

9 November 2024 | 15:10 - 15:25

Magdalena Zernicka-Goetz: Breaking the Wall of Human Embryo Creation

This breakthrough presentation is about research on stem cell-derived embryo models offering key insights into early human development.

9 November 2024 | 16:30 - 16:45

Katja Matthes: Breaking the Wall of Marine Carbon Innovation

This session is about exploring the transformative role of the ocean in climate mitigation.

9 November 2024 | 16:45 - 17:00

Jun Ye: Breaking the Wall of Quantum Timekeeping

Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year 2024 in the Physical Sciences category.

9 November 2024 | 17:00 - 17:15

2024 Science Breakthrough of the Year in the Emerging Talents Category | Falling Walls Lab

Highlighting the breakthroughs of young scientists and early-career professionals, this award will be decided on 7 November through a pitch competition.

9 November 2024 | 17:15 - 17:30

Michael Platten: Breaking the Wall of Brain Tumor Vaccines

Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year 2024 in the Life Sciences category.

FALLING WALLS SCIENCE SUMMIT EVENT LOCATIONS

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WINNERS AND FINALISTS!

Science Breakthroughs

The Falling Walls Science Summit celebrates the forefront of scientific advancements with breakthrough speakers.

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Falling Walls Winners 2024

These winners qualify for the title of Science Breakthrough of the Year in their respective category.

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Falling Walls Finalists 2024

These finalists qualify for the title of Science Breakthrough of the Year in their respective category.

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CONNECTING SCIENCE, BUSINESS AND SOCIETY

Competitions to Identify the Most Brilliant Minds

The Falling Walls Foundation discovers promising students and early-career professionals, visionary sciencepreneurs, international science engagers and outstanding female science leaders. Throughout the year, participants in the specialised tracks compete to be part of skill-building workshops or to share their brilliant ideas on the prestigious Falling Walls Science Summit stage.

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FALLING WALLS SCIENCE SUMMIT

7-9 November 2024Falling Walls Science House Berlin or Online

Which are the next walls to fall? Discover groundbreaking research, scientific breakthoughs and connect with leaders from academia, business and politics.

THREE DAYS OF BREAKTHROUGH THINKING

WATCH FALLING WALLS SCIENCE SUMMIT 2024 LIVE

SPEAKERS AT FALLING WALLS SCIENCE SUMMIT 2024

Maria Leptin

Patrick Hetzel

Alain Aspect

Eric Isaacs

Xiaogang Liu

Mariette DiChristina-Gerosa

Bettina Stark-Watzinger

Valeria Pettorino

DISCOVER TOPICS AND PLAN YOUR AGENDA

Saw Wai Hla: Breaking the Wall of 128 Years of X-ray History

2024 Science Breakthrough of the Year in the Science Engagement Category | Falling Walls Engage

Inge Herrmann: Breaking the Wall of Women's Health

Guihua Yu: Breaking the Wall of Solar Water Sustainability

Emilie Caspar: Breaking the Wall of Blind Obedience

2024 Science Breakthrough of the Year in the Science Start-Up Category | Falling Walls Venture

Valeria Pettorino: Breaking the Wall of Dark Energy Mysteries

Tiange Wang: Breaking the Wall of Multisensory Data

Immanuel Bloch: Breaking the Wall of Understanding the Quantum World

Lena Maier-Hein: Breaking the Wall of Surgical Imaging

Richard Socher: Breaking the Wall of Artificial General Intelligence

Rafael Prieto-Curiel: Breaking the Wall of Drug Cartel Analysis

Magdalena Zernicka-Goetz: Breaking the Wall of Human Embryo Creation

Katja Matthes: Breaking the Wall of Marine Carbon Innovation

Jun Ye: Breaking the Wall of Quantum Timekeeping

2024 Science Breakthrough of the Year in the Emerging Talents Category | Falling Walls Lab

Michael Platten: Breaking the Wall of Brain Tumor Vaccines

FALLING WALLS SCIENCE SUMMIT EVENT LOCATIONS

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WINNERS AND FINALISTS!

CONNECTING SCIENCE, BUSINESS AND SOCIETY

Competitions to Identify the Most Brilliant Minds

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7-9 November 2024
Falling Walls Science House
Berlin or Online

Which are the next walls to fall? Discover groundbreaking research, scientific breakthoughs and connect with leaders from academia, business and politics.