Falling Walls Foundation

FALLING WALLS SCIENCE SUMMIT

7-9 November 2025
Falling Walls Science House | Karl-Marx-Allee 34
Berlin or Online

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

Valeria Pettorino at Falling Walls Science Summit 2024

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SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!

What an incredible Falling Walls Science Summit 2024! A heartfelt thank you to all our brilliant speakers, valued partners, and inspiring guests for making this year's summit unforgettable. We hope you left as energized and enlightened as we did.

We’re already looking forward to welcoming you next year! Early Bird tickets are now available—celebrate the spirit of innovation with a discounted prize for a limited time.

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RESULTS & HIGHLIGHTS

"What are the next Walls to Fall?" Cube hanging in Science House 2024

Falling Walls Science Summit 2024

The 16th successful edition of the Falling Walls Science Summit. Discover everything about topics, speakers and a brand new location.

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Falling Walls Science Summit Plenary Table 2024 - Alain Aspect and Monika Lessl

Circle 2024

Discover the 2024 Falling Walls Circle programme and key results—shaping impactful ideas and driving global innovation forward.

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FALLING WALLS GLOBAL CALL

Falling Walls fosters discussion on research and innovation and promotes the latest scientific findings among a broad audience from all parts of society. We look forward to honouring the people who are finding solutions to these challenges at the Falling Walls Science Summit 2025.

The applications and nominations open on 3rd Mach 2025!

Science Summit Breakthrough of the Year in Arts and Science category Tiange Wang on stage.

Falling Walls Global Call

All the details and updates about Falling Walls Global Call 2025.

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Audience at the Falling Walls Science Summit Breakthrough Day

Science Breakthroughs

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

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OUR PROJECTS

Falling Walls Circle

Falling Walls Circle creates discourse spaces at the Falling Walls Science Summit, where experts exchange knowledge and ideas.

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Lab24 Breakthroughs of the Year in the Emerging Talents Category

Falling Walls Lab

Throughout the year, 100 Labs take place all over the world. The winners are invited to pitch their breakthrough ideas at the Science Summit

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Falling Walls Engage

Falling Walls Engage is a global hub for Science Engagement hosted by the Falling Walls Foundation and supported by Hannover Re Foundation.

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Falling Walls Venture

The international competition at Falling Walls Science Summit for outstanding science-based start-ups nominated by academic institutions.

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Women at International Fall Gathering 2024

Female Science Talents

Meet our Role Models! Female Science Talents offers programs to support women in science and early-career talents striving for leadership.

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