International Fall Gathering 2024

Women leaders in science, business and society come together at the International Fall Gathering 2024

The third edition of the International Fall Gathering takes place on 6-9 November 2024 in Berlin as part of the Falling Walls Science Summit. The gathering connects the 20 participants of our Intensive Track career programme, this year's winners of the Women's Impact Award and the role models and partners from the Female Science Talents network in a dynamic sequence of events, workshops and networking activities.

Programme highlights:

Celebrating the winners of the Women's Impact Award

The “Women's Impact Award” recognizes female scientists who conduct visionary research with a strong focus on gender equality and societal impact. In the Falling Walls Award Ceremony on 7 November, the three winners of the award will be celebrated for their outstanding achievements. 

Shedding a spotlight on the female Science Breakthrough of the Year

The “Science Breakthrough of the Year 2024”, who has been selected among the winners of the Women's Impact Award, will present her work to a global audience on the grand stage on 9 November. 

Experiencing cutting-edge science at the Falling Walls Science Summit

The participants of the Fall Gathering will attend lectures and discussions from and with international experts, who will share their outstanding research or explore new solutions to current issues. The participants will have the unique opportunity to connect and exchange ideas with other leaders in science and society.

The International Fall Gathering is a joined initiative of Female Science Talents, the Elsevier Foundation, the Bayer Foundation, the Volkswagen Foundation, the DFG - German Research Foundation - and the Klaus Tschira Foundation.