Speaker at the Falling Walls Science Summit 2025
Speaker at the Falling Walls Science Summit 2025

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Falling Walls Science Summit 2025

This is the best science and technology and innovation summit anywhere. I think it's a bit like the modern day Davos for science.

David Gann CBE, Chair of UK Industrial Fusion Solutions, GB

UNIQUE PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS 2025

On 7 November 2025, the Falling Walls Science Summit presented the Gipfel für Forschung und Innovation (Summit for Research and Innovation), a forum for cross-disciplinary debate on current developments in research and innovation policy in Germany and Europe. Under the theme, “Time to act – for greater competitiveness in Germany and Europe”, the Summit has brought together global policy makers, leading academics and heads of industry. 

A further standout moment in the programme on 7 November was the Falling Walls and BCG Climate and Sustainability Summit. Under the banner of “Back to square zero for sustainability? Breaking the wall of economic short-termism”, expert panels of distinguished business leaders, global policymakers and world-renowned scientists explored what’s working in sustainability, what should be scaled next, and how sustainability challenges can be converted into a competitive advantage for European businesses.

FROM SCIENCE TALENT TO BREAKTHROUGHS

On 6 November 2025, we discovered breakthrough ideas and fresh talent at the world’s leading science pitch competition. Meet the innovators competing in the categories Emerging Talents (Lab), Science Start-Ups (Venture) and Science Engagement (Engage), and connect with inspiring women leaders at the International Fall Gathering – Women Shaping the Future (Women's Impact Award).

On 7 & 8 November, at Falling Walls Circle leading policymakers, scientists and heads of industry came together to tackle the greatest challenges of our time on Round, Plenary and Executive Tables, alongside other dynamic formats. Fostering dialogue between the world’s greatest thinkers and co-hosted with renowned international partners, Falling Walls Circle seeks collaborative solutions for the advancement of science and society.

On 9 November, we heard groundbreaking projects from award-winning researchers and witnessed this year’s Science Breakthrough laureates being honoured at the Falling Walls Science Summit's closing reception. Together, we celebrated innovation, collaboration and tangible global impact.

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