Falling Walls Science Breakthroughs
Celebrating the Forefront of Scientific Advancements
On the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, a curated group of international experts from diverse academic disciplines will join the Science Breakthroughs of the Year laureates to share their outstanding research. Together, they will address the central question: “What are the next walls to fall in science and society?”
The Falling Walls Science Summit's grand finale will provide a unique opportunity for global science leaders, researchers, CTOs, science strategists, science funders, and media professionals to exchange ideas and explore new solutions to current issues, making it a truly interdisciplinary event.
Past speakers include Özlem Türeci, Ai Weiwei, John Jumper and Meredith Whittaker.
SCIENCE BREAKTHROUGHS OF THE YEAR 2026
A distinguished jury selected six groundbreaking scientific achievements in the categories
- Life Sciences,
- Physical Sciences,
- Engineering & Technology,
- Social Sciences & Humanities,
- Art & Science and
- Women’s Impact Award.
The laureates will be honored on 9 November 2026 in Berlin.
The breakthrough winners in the three pitch categories – Falling Walls Lab, Falling Walls Engage and Falling Walls Venture – will be announced on 6 November.
The following highly esteemed breakthrough speakers will also present their groundbreaking work during the 2026 Science Summit:
MORE BREAKTHROUGH SPEAKER HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PAST YEARS
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