Women networking at the Falling Walls Science Summit 2024.
Women networking at the Falling Walls Science Summit 2024.

Women’s Equity Pass: Taking Action on Gender Pay Gap

In honour of International Women’s Day, we’re transforming the 16% gender pay gap into meaningful action. Women deserve more than just a conversation about fairness - so we’re doubling that percentage and offering an exclusive 32% discount on top of our already reduced early bird ticket for Falling Walls Science Summit 2025 (7 - 9 November).

Why 32%?
According to the Federal Statistical Office of Germany, the Unadjusted Gender Pay Gap in 2024 was 16%. By doubling this figure, we aim to shine a light on gender disparities while taking concrete steps toward equity.

How to Redeem
Use the code SCSU25_WOMENSEQUITYPASS in our ticket shop and secure your discounted ticket before 15 March.

Please note that this special offer is exclusively in celebration of and support for women. As such, tickets purchased by men at this discounted rate will be automatically canceled. We use an inclusive definition of women, including cis and trans women, genderqueer and non-binary people. 

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Power and impact arises when women uplift and support one another, leading to gender equity and empowerment.

Martina Schraudner, Technologiestiftung Berlin

Celebrating Women Driving Change

This campaign is more than a discount—it’s a commitment to recognizing and empowering women leading the way in science, innovation, and impact. That’s why we’re proud to highlight the Women's Impact Award, celebrating outstanding female researchers advancing transformative solutions aligned with Goal 5: Gender Equality of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Award Highlights:

  • 10 Finalists will gain global recognition.
  • 3 Winners will be invited to the International Fall Gathering and the Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin (7–9 November 2025).
  • 1 Exceptional Researcher will be named Science Breakthrough of the Year in the Women’s Impact category, taking the stage at the Falling Walls Science Summit on 9 November 2025.

The Falling Walls Global Call is now open—help us recognize the women shaping the future of science.

By supporting women, we support a brighter, more equitable future. Join us in celebrating, recognizing, and empowering women in all fields.

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Women at International Fall Gathering 2024

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Falling Walls Science Summit 2025

A unique international and interdisciplinary event for scientific breakthroughs and scientific dialogue

The Falling Walls Science Summit takes place annually in Berlin from 7 – 9 November, in commemoration of the peaceful fall of the Berlin Wall. Inspired by this world-changing event on 9 November 1989, the question of every Falling Walls Science Summit is: “Which are the next walls to fall in science and society?“ The Falling Walls Science Summit brings together scientists from around the globe. Some of the most important researchers and thinkers of our time gather in Berlin to discuss breakthroughs with global leaders in science, politics, business, and the media.

SAVE THE DATE: 7 – 9 November 2025

We look forward to welcoming the people who are finding solutions to the greatest challenges of our time, and thus contributing to a better world, back to Berlin on the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

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