Falling Walls Science Summit 2024
Reflecting on the Falling Walls Science Summit 2024
From 7–9 November, the Falling Walls Science Summit brought together brilliant minds from across the globe to exchange ideas and address pressing global challenges.
Key Figures from the Science Summit:
- 1,900+ participants from 90+ countries on-site
- 12,500+ digital visitors from 149 countries via livestream
- 74 events over three days
For a comprehensive overview of the event, including key moments and insights, read our full Annual Report.
Find out more about the key results articulated in the high-ranking international debates.
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Revisit the highlights from 2024! Watch videos of the Falling Walls Pitches, Circle & Debates and Breakthrough Presentations on our YouTube channel.
SCIENCE BREAKTHROUGHS OF THE YEAR 2024
Groundbreaking advancements with far-reaching global impacts – from revolutionising renewable energy to unraveling the mysteries of dark energy, championing health equity, combating plastic pollution, and redefining the boundaries of artificial intelligence.
HIGHLIGHTS 2024
The 2024 three-day programme featured captivating keynotes, discussions, and dynamic pitches, exploring various topics related to science, its communities and the opportunities intertwined with science and society.
Pitches
On 7 November, inspiring pitches from early-career researchers, science start-ups and science engagers took place at the Falling Walls Science Summit. The best ideas in each category – Falling Walls Lab, Falling Walls Venture and Falling Walls Engage – were recognised as the Falling Walls Science Breakthroughs of the Year 2024.
Circle & Debates
On 8 and 9 November, Falling Walls Circle hosted a series of discussions on key global challenges at the intersection of science and society. Topics ranged from food security and fusion energy to AI's impact on biomedicine and the future of democracy. Experts gathered to explore how innovation can address pressing societal needs. Global leaders from academia, government, business, and society discussed significant challenges and explored how scientific breakthroughs can provide solutions.
Science Breakthroughs
The Falling Walls Science Summit 2024 provided 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.
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