Falling Walls Circle Programme 2025

International experts explore the frontiers of AI research, the ethical frameworks shaping its development and its impact across fields such as healthcare, energy and mobility.

Biomedical ecosystems are the breeding ground for medical breakthroughs, innovative therapies and technology-driven healthcare solutions. This panel dives into success stories and remaining barriers.

International research cooperation is under pressure from geopolitical and economic tensions. Political leaders discuss how to sustain trust, transparency and resilient cooperation across borders.

Abundant biotech innovations can speed up the transition from research to precision medicine. Speakers discuss how AI plays a central role in bringing together diverse technologies.

The Indian and German governments have emphasised innovation as a key area of cooperation. The panellists will explore what role HEIs can play to foster high level research, innovation and transfer.

Voices from research, biotech, pharma and society explore how early ideas become clinical advances. They examine translation challenges and global policy shifts.

Key experts from research, industry and politics will focus on the need for a strong European innovation system in defence.

Advances in Alzheimer's research are opening up new possibilities for early detection and treatment. This discussion will cover potential for international collaboration to achieve breakthroughs.

Hear from a start-up and a large enterprise on how they collaborate with Siemens to turn industrial AI into impact and learn how ecosystems enable us to create a more resilient future.

Most drug candidates still fail in trials—a striking illustration of the limitations in current research methodologies. Autonomous labs promise faster, smarter and more relevant breakthroughs.

How can nature-based solutions be effectively scaled to address environmental challenges? Experts will examine real-world case studies, highlighting both opportunities and challenges.

The worldwide development of quantum computers and applications is underway at full speed. Representatives from research, business and politics discuss how science and industry can collaborate.

Experts from Sweden, the UK, Canada and Germany will come together to discuss how institutions can safeguard knowledge in international research without undermining academic freedom or trust.

Anticipating change is key to staying ahead. This panel explores how technology foresight supports strategic planning and long-term innovation.

Breakthroughs in engineering biology offer sustainable biomanufacturing, but scale-up and cost hurdles remain. Using Queensland as a case study, this panel explores turning innovation into action.

The path to unlock the potential of AI in health research and care is paved with challenges. How can scalable, secure and ethically governed infrastructures unlock the power of AI in health?

To secure Europe’s future in an AI-driven world, universities must attract top-tier talent, assert technological sovereignty, cultivate new research skills and educate the future workforce.

Philanthropy in science plays a vital role in accelerating scientific progress by funding early-stage research, innovative ideas and interdisciplinary work.

AI is transforming creation, review, and publishing of scientific findings. Experts from science, publishing, and industry discuss practical safeguards and systemic solutions.

Experts will discuss the evolution from scientific partnerships to diplomatic bonds, the resilience of these ties during crises, and potential strategies for fostering relations.

As AI and digital tech evolve, the challenge is to avoid leaving smaller companies behind. Experts will explore how innovation can be shared more broadly and what actions can support access.

Liberal democracies face rising challenges. How can science and academia support evidence-based decision-making, strengthen democratic resilience, and counter disinformation?

Neurodegenerative diseases like Huntington’s and Alzheimer’s disease pose complex challenges, from diagnosis to disease progression. This panel unites leading scientists exploring strategies.

Quantum technology is rapidly evolving, with potential to impact economic growth, security and health. Attendees will gain insights into the current state of quantum technologies.