Falling Walls Conference

7 - 9 November 2021
Falling Walls Conference

It is the breakthrough work of scientists that will allow us to reunite. After a digital-only Falling Walls Conference in 2020, the conference organizers look forward to welcoming the people who are envisioning solutions and helping to discover a better world back to Berlin on the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Please save the date for 7–9 November 2021.


ISC at the Falling Walls and Berlin Science Week

Schedule of other events

7 November: Falling Walls Pitches

Falling Walls Lab brings together the next generation of outstanding innovators, at Falling Walls Engage inspiring science engagers convene, and at Falling Walls Venture the science start-up community meets.


8 November: Falling Walls Circle – Challenges and Foresight

Is the new format connecting science and society. Researchers, policymakers, business leaders, and society debate the biggest challenges we face and the foresight that scientific breakthroughs can bring.


9 November: Falling Walls Science Breakthroughs of the Year

On the anniversary of the historic fall of the Berlin Wall, the grand finale showcases outstanding research in inspiring presentations. For the 13th time, “the greatest minds on the planet“ (BBC) will present their work.


The Falling Walls Conference is part of the Berlin Science Week with over 100 events from 1–10 Nov 2021.

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