Falling Walls Science Summit 2026

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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE FALLING WALLS SCIENCE SUMMIT

6-9 November 2026 in Berlin

Taking place in the heart of Berlin at Falling Walls Science House, the Falling Walls Science Summit invites you to witness live project pitches, vigorous discourse and timely breakthroughs from the international scientific community, global policy makers and multidisciplinary innovation leaders.   

Introducing 700+ speakers and active participants, it offers more than 2,000 attendees the chance to grow international partnerships and new businesses, recruit top-talent, and find investors and partners for new global collaborations. 

By asking the greatest minds of our time “Which are the next walls to fall?”, we move closer towards sustainable global change.  

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TOP SPEAKERS

750+ top speakers including:

...and many more

THIS YEAR'S MAIN THEMES 

This year's Falling Walls Science Summit explores topics spanning AI, quantum technologies, medical research, science diplomacy, start-ups, sustainability, academic freedom and much more. Browse the list of our top 100 topics here.
 

The Future of Medical Research
New tools, from AI to cell and gene therapies, are transforming how we diagnose, treat and prevent disease.
Industrial AI & Robotics
Artificial intelligence and autonomous machines are moving from the lab into factories, logistics and everyday life.
Science-Based Policy Advice
Connecting rigorous research to the decisions that shape economies and societies.
Research & Innovation Ecosystems
The networks, institutions and funding that turn scientific ideas into real-world impact.
Space Exploration
From deep-space missions to Earth observation, science is expanding our reach beyond our own planet.
Protecting Biodiversity
Understanding and safeguarding the living systems that our future depends on.
Circularity & Battery Technology
Rethinking materials and energy storage to power a cleaner, circular economy.
Defense & Security
The science and technology helping societies stay resilient in an uncertain world.

FIND YOUR PLACE AT THE SUMMIT

Wherever you're in science, policy, business or entrepreneurship, here's what you’ll take away.

Participants at the Falling Walls Science Summit

Science Leaders & Researchers

If you’re a global science leader or pioneering researcher, this is your chance to:

Find partners for new international projects and grants

Meet your international peers all in one place
Share scientific insights with colleagues across sectors
Identify today’s science talent and tomorrow’s science leaders
Be part of the movement breaking walls between scientific communities
Participants at the Falling Walls Science Summit

Policy & Business Leaders

If you’re a social policy visionary or business stakeholder, join us in Berlin to:

Connect with premier decision-makers across sectors
Grow new international business and strategic cooperations
Garner support from influential sources for your policies
Get time with the individuals making a global impact in social policy and business
Meet high-level, like-minded industry leaders across disciplines
Participants at the Falling Walls Science Summit

Entrepreneurs & Innovators

If you’re an entrepreneur or innovator eager to shape the future, don’t miss this opportunity to:

Hear the latest research, methods and trends accelerating innovation today
Make new connections across science and industry and grow your impact internationally
Connect with deep tech pioneers
Engage with VCs and investors for potential funding opportunities

STEP INSIDE THE FALLING WALLS SCIENCE SUMMIT

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WHAT GLOBAL SCIENCE LEADERS SAY

Voices from past participants, including Nobel laureates, ministers and innovators.

You have Nobel Prize winners, ministers and students casually enjoying a coffee together, sitting side-by-side. It’s simply fantastic.

Andrzej Szeptycki
Secretary of State, Ministry of Science and Higher Education, PL
Political science, domestic and foreign policy

The Science Summit allows many people from different horizons to meet, and it’s truly wonderful.

Alain Aspect
Nobel Laureate, Institut d’Optique, FR
Quantum physics

It brings together the brightest minds in the world.

Cem Özdemir
Former Federal Minister of Education and Research, DE
Green economy, social policy, migration and integration

Here you can do things in five minutes that would otherwise take months, because everybody is here. This is why I come back every year.

Rafael Laguna de la Vera
Founding Director, Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation (SPRIND), DE
Tech innovation

It’s fantastic international exposure, a great opportunity to meet new colleagues and truly one of the foremost science events worldwide.

Dr. Alice Aiken
Vice President, Research & Innovation, Dalhousie University, CA
Health systems transformation

FALLING WALLS SCIENCE SUMMIT 2025 - RECAP

In 2025, the Falling Walls Science Summit was proud to celebrate 2,270 global attendees, 774 speakers and 600+ institutions at the Falling Walls Science House in Berlin. 

The 2025 programme featured: 

  • Captivating keynotes
  • Interdisciplinary discussions
  • Pioneering pitch competitions
  • Breakthrough research
  • Global science and policy leader roundtables

From international government ministers to Nobel Prize laureates, the Science Summit facilitated the crucial conversations needed to shape the future, with unprecedented success. 

Key figures from the Falling Walls Science Summit 2025: 

  • 2,270 international attendees from 88 countries on-site
  • 7,500+ digital visitors from 177 countries via livestream
  • 134 events over four days 
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FAQ

The Falling Walls Science Summit 2026 is set to take place from 6 to 9 November 2026. 

The Falling Walls Science Summit 2026 takes place at the Falling Walls Science House, Karl-Marx-Allee 34, 10178 Berlin, and online.

Falling Walls Science Summit is open to all science enthusiasts. It brings together leading researchers and decision-makers from business, academia and government to address global challenges. 

The tickets for the Falling Walls Science Summit are available in our ticket shop.

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The Falling Walls Foundation is supported by numerous acclaimed academic institutions, foundations, companies and non-governmental organisations. To become a partner, write to us at info@falling-walls.com.

The Falling Walls Science Summit showcases the latest breakthroughs and hosts discussions on pressing global issues. Events are organised into thematic clusters: Art & Science, Climate Crisis & Sustainability, Discovering Earth & Space, Emerging Talents (Lab), Engineering & Technology, Health & Wellbeing, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Science & Innovation Management, Science Engagement, Sciencepreneurship, Science Start-ups, Social Sciences & Humanities, and Planetary Health. 

For a glimpse into last year's Falling Walls Science Summit, visit our YouTube channel.

The events are held in English. 

The programme of the Falling Walls Science Summit 2026 will be available on our website later this year. Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media for updates. 

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