{"title": "Big Science for Europe: Global Ambition, Regional Impact", "start": "2026-11-09T13:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-09T14:00:00+01:00", "place": "Falling Walls Science House, Tsukamoto Café", "address": "Karl-Marx-Allee 34, 10178 Berlin", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["science/astronomy/astrophysics"], "description": "A round table in the Falling Walls programme on the role of Big Science for Europe. It centres on the Einstein Telescope Lausitz project: just as CERN helped reconnect Europe after the war, the Einstein Telescope could push the frontiers of fundamental physics while fostering regional development and new forms of collaboration in Central Europe, with a possible location in Lusatia in Eastern Germany. Speakers include Jodi Cooley (SNOLAB), Christian Stegmann (DESY), Samaya Nissanke (DESY), Christina Sartori and Antonio Zoccoli (National Institute for Nuclear Physics). The event is held in English, and a livestream is offered.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/big-science-for-europe-global-ambition-regional-impact-72435/", "official_url": "https://falling-walls.com/programme/big-science-europe-global-ambition-regional-impact", "image": "", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-09T13:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-09T14:00:00+01:00", "place": "Falling Walls Science House, Tsukamoto Café", "address": "Karl-Marx-Allee 34, 10178 Berlin", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Big Science, Bigger Impact: From Discovery to Value", "start": "2026-11-07T16:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-07T17:00:00+01:00", "place": "Falling Walls Science House, Tsukamoto Café", "address": "Karl-Marx-Allee 34, 10178 Berlin", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["science/science-policy"], "description": "A round table titled \"Big Science, Bigger Impact: From Discovery to Value\", held as a hybrid event. CERN is behind the format; on the Ann Jackson Stage, speakers from the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, CERN, the National Science Foundation and the Deutscher Bundestag take part. Big Science turns challenges beyond the reach of individual nations into shared scientific and economic projects. International research infrastructures pool knowledge, talent, and resources while creating spillovers in medicine, computing, engineering, and sustainability; the next challenge is sustaining these long-term collaborations by linking science to industry, securing public investment, and engaging the next generation.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/big-science-bigger-impact-from-discovery-to-value-72420/", "official_url": "https://falling-walls.com/programme/big-science-bigger-impact-discovery-value", "image": ""}, {"title": "Europe's Research Alliances: Keeping Collaboration Strong", "start": "2026-11-08T15:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-08T16:00:00+01:00", "place": "Falling Walls Science House, Tsukamoto Café", "address": "Karl-Marx-Allee 34, 10178 Berlin", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["science/science-policy"], "description": "A round table on the future of European research collaboration in the face of geopolitical and economic shifts. It is held by the Wilhelm and Else Heraeus Foundation and the German Physical Society, in partnership with Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft. Experiences from the physical sciences highlight how enduring cooperation builds innovation capacity and trust. The discussion asks how Europe can remain an attractive, open and reliable research partner – especially for young researchers.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/europes-research-alliances-keeping-collaboration-strong-72429/", "official_url": "https://falling-walls.com/programme/europes-research-alliances-keeping-collaboration-strong", "image": ""}, {"title": "Astronomy, Space & Global Cooperation in Africa", "start": "2026-11-08T16:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-08T17:00:00+01:00", "place": "Falling Walls Science House, Tsukamoto Café", "address": "Karl-Marx-Allee 34, 10178 Berlin", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["science/astronomy/space"], "description": "A round table at the Falling Walls Science House brings together researchers and funders to talk about astronomy and space projects in Africa. It is held in partnership with the John Templeton Foundation and the Wilhelm and Else Heraeus Foundation. Speakers include the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory, the Open University of Tanzania, and the John Templeton Foundation. The discussion centres on how new telescope and space initiatives combine scientific excellence with local ownership, technical training, and long-term capacity building across the continent.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/astronomy-space-global-cooperation-in-africa-72430/", "official_url": "https://falling-walls.com/programme/astronomy-space-global-cooperation-africa", "image": ""}, {"title": "Academies Sustaining Scientific Cooperation in Europe", "start": "2026-11-08T14:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-08T15:30:00+01:00", "place": "Falling Walls Science House, Tsukamoto Café", "address": "Karl-Marx-Allee 34, 10178 Berlin", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["science/science-policy"], "description": "A round table at the Falling Walls Science Summit that is open to invited guests only. It is hosted by the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities and the Falling Walls Foundation. The topic is how academies can sustain scientific cooperation, dialogue and trust across political divides in a politically fragmented Europe. The discussion covers their role as independent intermediaries, the challenges facing European and international academy networks, and practical ways to foster a more inclusive shared space of knowledge.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/academies-sustaining-scientific-cooperation-in-europe-72452/", "official_url": "https://falling-walls.com/programme/academies-sustaining-scientific-cooperation-europe-invitation-only", "image": ""}, {"title": "Research Networks of the Future: Building Global Impact", "start": "2026-11-07T18:15:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-07T19:15:00+01:00", "place": "Falling Walls Science House, Tsukamoto Café", "address": "Karl-Marx-Allee 34, 10178 Berlin", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["science/science-policy"], "description": "An English-language Plenary Table session at Falling Walls, also available as a livestream, on the research networks of the future. It is presented by the Helmholtz Association, with speakers from among others Tohoku University, DESY, CIFAR, the Max Delbrück Center and Planet Labs PBC. It asks how different AI initiatives can join into powerful ecosystems, what partnerships need to move beyond initial stages, and how international collaboration can thrive in a changing world. Trust, shared infrastructures and common missions are explored as the way to turn scientific excellence into societal impact.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/research-networks-of-the-future-building-global-impact-72397/", "official_url": "https://falling-walls.com/programme/research-networks-future-building-global-impact", "image": ""}, {"title": "From Curiosity to Commitment: Big Science in Space", "start": "2026-11-07T14:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-07T15:00:00+01:00", "place": "Falling Walls Science House", "address": "Karl-Marx-Allee 34, 10178 Berlin", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["science/astronomy"], "description": "A round table titled \"From Curiosity to Commitment: Big Science in Space\" deals with ambitious science missions in space, such as the search for life beyond Earth. The session is run by ETH Zürich. It asks how curiosity-driven research becomes sustained commitment, what new funding models and long-term vision this requires, and how public and private actors can jointly enable the next generation of big science. Speakers include Sascha P. Quanz of ETH Zürich and Stacie Bloom of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/from-curiosity-to-commitment-big-science-in-space-72415/", "official_url": "https://falling-walls.com/programme/curiosity-commitment-big-science-space", "image": ""}, {"title": "Africa–Europe: Investing in a Shared Scientific Future", "start": "2026-11-08T10:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-08T13:00:00+01:00", "place": "05 Einstein Pavilion", "address": "Karl-Marx-Allee 34, 10178 Berlin", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["science/science-policy", "society"], "description": "A programme of talks and discussion sessions on scientific cooperation between Africa and Europe, covering AI, shared research infrastructure, resilient health, food and water systems, and innovation hotspots. It is organised by the Falling Walls Foundation together with The African Academy of Sciences, and moderated by Oliver Günther, President of the University of Potsdam. Speakers include Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, Nigerian Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology, and Johan Rockström, Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. The discussions focus on investment in people, institutions and enterprises for reciprocal cooperation grounded in African priorities.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/africaeurope-investing-in-a-shared-scientific-future-72468/", "official_url": "https://falling-walls.com/programme/africa-europe-investing-shared-scientific-future", "image": ""}, {"title": "From Wendelstein to Industry: Europe's Fusion Race", "start": "2026-11-07T11:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-07T12:00:00+01:00", "place": "Falling Walls Science House", "address": "Karl-Marx-Allee 34, 10178 Berlin", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["science/physics"], "description": "A round table on the 03 Franklin Stage within the Falling Walls programme, held in English. It features Proxima Fusion together with speakers such as Patrick Cramer (Max Planck Society), Michael Bolle (Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung), Bettina Martin (minister from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) and Francesco Sciortino, co-founder of Proxima Fusion. The discussion asks whether Europe can turn its world-leading foundation in fusion research – from Wendelstein 7-X to emerging fusion companies – into a globally competitive industry. It looks at the alliances between science, industry, investors and policymakers, and at the technologies, partnerships and frameworks Europe is building to compete globally.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/from-wendelstein-to-industry-europes-fusion-race-72409/", "official_url": "https://falling-walls.com/programme/wendelstein-industry-europes-fusion-race", "image": ""}, {"title": "Europe's Next Chapter: Visions for Tech Races beyond AI", "start": "2026-11-07T14:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-07T15:00:00+01:00", "place": "Falling Walls Science House", "address": "Karl-Marx-Allee 34, 10178 Berlin", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["science/technology", "society/economics"], "description": "A discussion at Falling Walls Science House where researchers, entrepreneurs and policymakers talk about the coming wave of breakthrough technologies. The Friedrich Naumann Foundation is behind it, with Falling Walls organizing the event. It asks how Europe and Germany can turn their strong research and industrial foundations into faster innovation, scalable companies and global markets, as quantum technologies, advanced robotics and biotechnology reshape economies. Funding, regulation, infrastructure and talent are examined so that Europe shapes the next wave of breakthroughs rather than follows it.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/europes-next-chapter-visions-for-tech-races-beyond-ai-72455/", "official_url": "https://falling-walls.com/programme/europes-next-chapter-visions-tech-races-beyond-ai", "image": ""}, {"title": "Einstein Foundation Berlin, BCGE, and Center for Open and Responsible Research at the Berlin Science Week: Can Science Remain Open in an Authoritarian World?", "start": "2026-11-06T16:30:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Berlin University Alliance", "address": "Kleine Präsidentenstraße 1, 10178", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["science/open-science"], "description": "An open dialogue event taking place as part of Berlin Science Week. It is organized by the Einstein Foundation Berlin together with the Berlin Center for Global Engagement and the Center for Open and Responsible Research, both part of the Berlin University Alliance. Under the title \"Can Science Remain Open in an Authoritarian World?\", speakers and audience will explore what is at stake when research closes its doors and whether the benefits of open science can still be safeguarded. The panel features Dr. Kamran Naim of CERN and Prof. Andrea Fleschenberg dos Ramos Pinéu of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, with Dr. Sakine Weikert of the DAAD moderating; the event is held at Haus der Kulturen der Welt and registration is required.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/einstein-foundation-berlin-bcge-and-center-for-open-and-resp-72108/", "official_url": "https://www.berlin-university-alliance.de/commitments/international/bcge/veranstaltungen/20261106_BeScWe_Can-Science-Remain-Open-in-an-Authoritarian-World_.html", "image": ""}, {"title": "Free Science for Humanity", "start": "2026-11-08T17:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-08T18:00:00+01:00", "place": "Falling Walls Science House, Tsukamoto Café", "address": "Karl-Marx-Allee 34, 10178 Berlin", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["science/open-science"], "description": "\"Free Science for Humanity\" is a panel discussion held on the Curie Stage and also available as a livestream. It is organised by the Falling Walls Foundation, with speakers including senior science policy figures from UNESCO, the International Science Council and SECIHTI. The topic is the free circulation of ideas, data and researchers at a time when geopolitics, export controls and research security regimes are reshaping collaboration. The panellists present what international collaboration delivers, how researchers keep partnerships productive, and how proportionate, transparent safeguards can protect both security and openness.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/free-science-for-humanity-72405/", "official_url": "https://falling-walls.com/programme/free-science-humanity", "image": ""}, {"title": "Science Diplomacy with Africa: Innovation Across Borders", "start": "2026-11-08T15:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-08T16:00:00+01:00", "place": "Falling Walls Science House, Tsukamoto Café", "address": "Karl-Marx-Allee 34, 10178 Berlin", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["science/science-policy"], "description": "\"Science Diplomacy with Africa: Innovation Across Borders\" is an English-language discussion on the Curie Stage at the Falling Walls Science House in Berlin, also available as a livestream. It is organised by Falling Walls and brings together representatives of the African Academy of Sciences, AUDA-NEPAD, the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences and Nigeria's federal ministry for innovation, science and technology, moderated by NYU Berlin. The discussion takes on how Africa's growing role in global energy, technology and supply chains can translate into local prosperity. Speakers explore science diplomacy as an instrument for building trust, enabling technology access and shared ownership of knowledge, innovation and value creation.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/science-diplomacy-with-africa-innovation-across-borders-72403/", "official_url": "https://falling-walls.com/programme/science-diplomacy-africa-innovation-across-borders", "image": ""}, {"title": "Europe Needs a Plan: Science & Arts in the AI Age", "start": "2026-11-07T16:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-07T17:30:00+01:00", "place": "Haus der Kulturen der Welt", "address": "John-Foster-Dulles-Allee 10, 10557 Berlin", "price": "free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/politics/europe", "science/ai"], "description": "\"Europe Needs a Plan: Science & Arts in the AI Age\" is an English-language talk and panel with free entry in the Miriam Makeba Auditorium at Haus der Kulturen der Welt, the Festival Centre of Berlin Science Week. Taking part are Francesca Bria, José Luis de Vicente, Tommaso Calarco, Bettina Kames and Ólafur Elíasson. It asks whether Europe can build its future on rented intelligence, addressing sovereignty, AI infrastructure, and the role of the arts, as Europe imports most of the digital technology its research and democracy run on. It discusses whether Europe's emerging AI Factories and quantum hubs could carry the Bauhaus idea forward as an Archipelago of Ateliers, spaces where artists and scientists shape technology together in the public interest.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/europe-needs-a-plan-science-arts-in-the-ai-age-8361/", "official_url": "https://www.hkw.de/programme/berlin-science-week-2026/europe-needs-a-plan-science-arts-in-the-ai-age", "image": ""}, {"title": "International Science Journalists: Can Open Science Survive Geopolitics?", "start": "2026-11-07T10:30:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-07T11:30:00+01:00", "place": "Falling Walls Science House", "address": "Karl-Marx-Allee 34, 10178 Berlin", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["science/open-science"], "description": "\"International Science Journalists: Can Open Science Survive Geopolitics?\" is an English-language panel discussion held on the 02 Elion Room stage as part of Falling Walls' Impact Dialogues. The format is run by the organisation Falling Walls through its Table.Briefings programme. Decision-makers from politics, researchers and science journalists discuss how geopolitical tension, security issues and the race for strategic advantages between political actors affect open science. Among the speakers is Christian E. Rieck, Associate Professor of War Studies at Universität Potsdam.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/international-science-journalists-can-open-science-survive-g-72464/", "official_url": "https://falling-walls.com/programme/international-science-journalists-can-open-science-survive-geopolitics", "image": ""}, {"title": "Europe's Tech at Scale: Critical Mass for Global Leadership", "start": "2026-11-08T10:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-08T11:00:00+01:00", "place": "Falling Walls Science House, Tsukamoto Café", "address": "Karl-Marx-Allee 34, 10178 Berlin", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["science/science-policy"], "description": "An English-language panel discussion in the Plenary Table format, held hybrid on site and via livestream. The session is organised by the EuroTech Universities Alliance as part of Falling Walls. It examines how cross-border alliances of science, industry and policy can unite Europe's fragmented deep-tech capabilities into critical mass to compete globally. University presidents along with industry and policy leaders discuss how such ecosystems act as a force multiplier and accelerate lab-to-market.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/europes-tech-at-scale-critical-mass-for-global-leadership-72399/", "official_url": "https://falling-walls.com/programme/europes-tech-scale-critical-mass-global-leadership", "image": ""}, {"title": "WE-Heraeus-Symposium for Breakthroughs in Physical Sciences", "start": "2026-11-08T09:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-08T14:00:00+01:00", "place": "Falling Walls Science House, Tsukamoto Café", "address": "Karl-Marx-Allee 34, 10178 Berlin", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["science/physics"], "description": "A symposium offering a day of inspiration and exchange on breakthroughs in the physical sciences. It is held with the Wilhelm and Else Heraeus Foundation. The programme presents cutting-edge research from the ten Global Call Finalists and rising young scientists. Lively group discussions on breakthroughs and future challenges round off the day with key takeaways and new connections.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/we-heraeus-symposium-for-breakthroughs-in-physical-sciences-72462/", "official_url": "https://falling-walls.com/programme/we-heraeus-symposium-breakthroughs-physical-sciences", "image": ""}]}