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Where the world’s brightest minds meet
The Falling Walls Science Summit is the international, interdisciplinary and intersectoral forum for global science leaders. In 2026, it stood under the motto free science for humanity. From 6 to 9 November, 2000+ science and innovation leaders, research ministers and over 100 international university presidents gathered for pressing global debates. We look forward to welcoming you to the Falling Walls Science Summit 2027.
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Science Breakthroughs of the Year 2026
Across the categories Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Social Sciences & Humanities, Art & Science and the Women’s Impact Award, distinguished international juries have selected our Science Breakthroughs of the Year 2026. Each winning Breakthrough achieves something that has never been done before, opening up new possibilities in its respective field and advancing society. Our laureates presented their breakthroughs on the Falling Walls Stage in November.
Highlighted speakers 2026
🇨🇦 CANADA: PARTNER COUNTRY 2026
Canada was the partner country of the 18th Falling Walls Science Summit. A high-level delegation led by senior Canadian officials came to Berlin to deepen economic and research relations with German and European partners, bringing together university presidents, leaders of research funding agencies and senior representatives from across Canada's science, research and innovation ecosystem.
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