Science Summit 2026 | 6 - 9 November Berlin + Online
Falling Walls Foundation
WHERE THE WORLD’S BRIGHTEST MINDS MEET
The Falling Walls Science Summit is the international, interdisciplinary, and intersectoral forum for global science leaders. They debate on the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall: Which are the next walls to fall?
We are delighted to announce that Canada will be the partner country of the Falling Walls Science Summit 2026, taking place in Berlin from 6 to 9 November.
Science Breakthroughs of the Year 2026
Across the categories Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Social Sciences & Humanities, Art & Science and the Women’s Impact Award, distinguished international juries have selected our Science Breakthroughs of the Year 2026. Each winning Breakthrough achieves something that has never been done before, opening up new possibilities in its respective field and advancing society. We look forward to welcoming our laureates to the Falling Walls Stage in November.
THIS YEAR’S HIGHLIGHTED SPEAKERS
THIS YEAR'S PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
The Falling Walls Science Summit 2026 will feature 80+ sessions and panels, with topics including:
- Space, telescopes and satellites
- AI and robotics
- Climate and biodiversity
- Science diplomacy
- Medical research of the future
- European innovation and transfer policies
- Defence and security
- Future of transatlantic cooperation in science
- Hightech Agenda
- Global research networks with Africa
- Academic freedom
Full programme coming soon. Explore the 100 Topics Shaping the Future in the meantime.
🇨🇦 CANADA: PARTNER COUNTRY 2026
Canada is the partner country of the 18th Falling Walls Science Summit. A high-level delegation led by senior Canadian officials will come to Berlin to deepen economic and research relations with German and European partners, bringing together university presidents, leaders of research funding agencies and senior representatives from across Canada's science, research and innovation ecosystem.
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SCIENCE SUMMIT 2026