Falling Walls Science Summit 2024
Just 8 Weeks Until the Falling Walls Science Summit 2024
The 16th Falling Walls Science Summit will take place from 7-9 November 2024, in Berlin. This event represents a significant opportunity for academic and scientific exchange. In less than two months, you will have the chance to engage with cutting-edge research and discussions through various formats designed to foster meaningful dialogue and knowledge sharing.
What to Expect:
- Project Pitches: Observe detailed pitches in the Engage, Venture, and Lab categories, highlighting important research and innovative projects from around the globe.
- Thought-Provoking: Dynamic discussions through the Circle format, addressing key scientific topics and exploring diverse viewpoints.
- Notable Speakers: Hear from distinguished speakers, including the Falling Walls Science Breakthroughs of the Year 2024 laureates from the Global Call, along with other invited experts. Their presentations will provide valuable insights into current advancements and future directions in science.
Featured Speakers:
Alain Aspect, Maria Leptin, Ferenc Krausz, Bettina Stark-Watzinger, Andrzej Szeptycki, Kimberly S. Budil, Michiel Scheffer, Richard Socher, Christof Gattringer, Pawel Rowinski, Eric Isaacs, Heinz Faßmann, Pietro Barabaschi, David Harel, Linda Tacconi, Petra Schleiter, Sarah de Rijke, Xiaogang Liu, Mariette DiChristina, Valeria Pettorino and many more.
Key Topics Include:
- Winning the Deep Tech Century: Europe’s Path to Innovation
- Fusion Technology: Energy for a Sustainable Future
- Preparing the Next Generation of Civic Science Leaders
- Feeding the World in 2050
- Driving Innovation: Renewables and Sustainable Chemistry
- Value of Frontier Research for Breakthroughs
- Overcoming Animal Testing with Advanced Cell Models
- Science Diplomacy: Opportunities and Limits
- 4th Gen Universities: Shaping Future Innovation and Impact
THE SCIENCE BREAKTHROUGHS OF THE YEAR 2024
Congratulations to the Falling Walls Science Breakthroughs if the Year 2024!
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 2024 in Berlin.
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Falling Walls Science Summit 2024
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THE FALLING WALLS SCIENCE SUMMIT CATEGORIES
The observation and understanding of natural phenomena of the earth, atmosphere and space, e.g. chemistry, physics, astronomy.
The practical application of science and mathematics to every-day life, e.g. artificial intelligence, information technology, mechanical engineering.
The institutions and functioning of human society and the interpersonal relationships of individuals as members of society, e.g. politics, economics, philosophy.
Artists whose work is inspired and influenced by science, which sheds light on societal issues, natural phenomena or simply the wonder of scientific discoveries.
Throughout the year, renowned academic institutions around the world host international Falling Walls Labs to showcase the quality, diversity, and passion of their region’s most innovative minds. In three minutes each, participants are given the opportunity to present their solutions to some of the most pressing challenges of our time to peers, a high-calibre jury of experts from academia and business, and the general public.
At the global finale, the international Lab winners compete to become the Breakthrough Winner in the Emerging Talents category of Falling Walls, taking home the title and prize money, and receiving the opportunity to pitch their idea once again on the Falling Walls Breakthrough Day stage, which, throughout the day, hosts leading experts, changemakers, and luminaries.
Innovative start-ups that have translated breakthrough scientific thinking into promising business models. This category is related to Falling Walls Venture.
Innovative start-ups that have translated breakthrough scientific thinking into promising business models. This category is related to Falling Walls Engage.
Excellence in interdisciplinary research and engagement contributing to gender equality, diversity in science and academia, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This category is related to Falling Walls Female Science Talents. *Falling Walls Female Science Talents uses an inclusive definition of women and welcomes submissions from cis and trans women, genderqueer and non-binary people.
PRESS ACCREDITATION 2024
Press Accreditation for the Falling Walls Science Summit 2024 is available to journalists of all media (print, online, TV, radio, web TV, photography).
FAQ
The Falling Walls Science Summit is a leading international, interdisciplinary, and intersectoral forum for scientific breakthroughs. It commemorates the fall of the Berlin Wall and aims to promote dialogue between science and society.
The Falling Walls Science Summit 2024 is set to take place from 7 to 9 November 2024.
New Venue: Falling Walls Science House
With our change of venue in 2024 to the Falling Walls Science House, Karl-Marx-Allee 34, 10178 Berlin – we are opening up new perspectives, bright rooms and a historically characterised space in Berlin for partners, scientists and guests. With steadfast solidarity and unwavering support for Ukraine, we are transitioning into the heritage-listed buildings of Café Moskau and Salon Babette.
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
Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year is a title awarded annually. It recognizes the most prominent scientific breakthroughs across various categories of the Falling Walls Global Call. The laureates present their breakthrough work to a global audience on 9 November 2024 on our stage at the Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin.
To become a Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year, start by participating in the Falling Walls Global Call across various categories. The successful nominations are shortlisted as finalists, which are then assessed by a panel of judges to determine the winners. From these winners, the juries select the Science Breakthroughs of the Year. The laureates are highlighted at the Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin on 9 November.
There are several ways to participate in the Falling Walls Science Summit:
- Purchase the ticket and partake as an audience member.
- Participate in our Global Call for a chance to present your breakthrough on stage.
- Join us online from anywhere in the world via the livestream.
- Become a partner and help us shape the Falling Walls Science Summit.
The Falling Walls Foundation is supported by numerous acclaimed academic institutions, foundations, companies, and non-governmental organisations. To become a partner, contact us via the E-Mail: [email protected]
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 first confirmed speakers and topics will be revealed in our newsletter and on our social media channels. The online programme will be published in September.
Some events will be livestreamed. Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media for updates.
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