Science Summit 2026 | 7 - 9 November Berlin + Online
Falling Walls Foundation
WHERE THE WORLD’S BRIGHTEST MINDS MEET
The Falling Walls Science Summit is the international, interdisciplinary, and intersectoral forum for global science leaders. They debate on the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall: Which are the next walls to fall?
2025 SCIENCE SUMMIT HIGHLIGHTS
The Falling Walls Science Summit 2025 united scientists, policymakers and industry leaders to ask: “What are the next walls to fall in science and society?” Over four days, more than 2,000 attendees heard from Nobel laureates Katalin Karikó and Brian Schmidt, German Federal Minister Dorothee Bär and astronaut Matthias Maurer, and celebrated the Science Breakthroughs of the Year. Science leaders from over 600 institutions engaged in cross-disciplinary debates, driving scientific exchange.
2025 SCIENCE SUMMIT HIGHLIGHTS
The Falling Walls Science Summit 2025 united scientists, policymakers and industry leaders to ask: “What are the next walls to fall in science and society?” Over four days, more than 2,000 attendees heard from Nobel laureates Katalin Karikó and Brian Schmidt, German Federal Minister Dorothee Bär and astronaut Matthias Maurer, and celebrated the Science Breakthroughs of the Year. Science leaders from over 600 institutions engaged in cross-disciplinary debates, driving scientific exchange.
GLOBAL CALL 2026
The Falling Walls Global Call invites researchers, innovators, and passionate teams worldwide to present the scientific breakthroughs shaping our future. Across multiple categories, we honour those driving solutions to major global challenges, and create a platform that connects disciplines, perspectives, and generations. Finalists are invited to present their work at the Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin, where international experts, decision makers, and global audiences explore the breakthroughs that will define tomorrow.
GLOBAL CALL 2026
The Falling Walls Global Call invites researchers, innovators, and passionate teams worldwide to present the scientific breakthroughs shaping our future. Across multiple categories, we honour those driving solutions to major global challenges, and create a platform that connects disciplines, perspectives, and generations. Finalists are invited to present their work at the Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin, where international experts, decision makers, and global audiences explore the breakthroughs that will define tomorrow.
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SCIENCE SUMMIT 2026 TICKETS