{"title": "Cybersecurity & Open Science: Trust in a Fragmented World", "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/technology/it-security"], "description": "A plenary table on the Curie Stage connecting cybersecurity and open science in a time of geopolitical tensions. Behind the discussion are the VDI Technologiezentrum and the Cyberagentur, with speakers from the Federal Ministry of the Interior, the Cyberagentur, Denmark's National Defence Technology Center, the VDI Technologiezentrum and Stifterverband. It asks how critical knowledge can be protected without constraining research collaboration. Topics include Germany's Cyberdome, emerging European frameworks, and balancing national interests with freedom, openness, trust and resilience.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/cybersecurity-open-science-trust-in-a-fragmented-world-72404/", "official_url": "https://falling-walls.com/programme/cybersecurity-open-science-trust-fragmented-world", "image": "", "dates": [{"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", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "The Power of Many: Cooperation and Research Security", "start": "2026-11-08T10:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-08T11:30:00+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": "\"The Power of Many: Cooperation and Research Security\" is an English-language discussion event at the Falling Walls conference, held by invitation only. Behind it are the VDI Technologiezentrum and the Cyberagentur. It deals with research security and academic freedom: differing expectations and unclear definitions weaken open and resilient research. The aim is to develop common ground so that science, industry and politics can make informed decisions while safeguarding openness and trust.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/the-power-of-many-cooperation-and-research-security-72447/", "official_url": "https://falling-walls.com/programme/power-many-cooperation-and-research-security-invitation-only", "image": ""}, {"title": "KIWi Policy Talk: Secure science. European perspectives", "start": "2026-11-07T15:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-07T16:00:00+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", "society/politics"], "description": "A round table discussion in the KIWi series, held as a hybrid event and conducted in English. Behind it is the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), with Deputy Secretary General Michael Harms speaking. The topic is knowledge security, which is becoming increasingly institutionalised across Europe, with developments at EU and national level shaping expectations for more standardised and partly mandatory approaches. The discussion asks how responsibilities can be proportionately distributed across system levels to balance openness, autonomy and risk mitigation and enable secure international collaboration, highlighting risk literacy as a prerequisite for sensitive risk assessment and decision-making.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/kiwi-policy-talk-secure-science-european-perspectives-72417/", "official_url": "https://falling-walls.com/programme/kiwi-policy-talk-secure-science-european-perspectives", "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": "Scientific Collaboration in a Fragmented World", "start": "2026-11-07T14:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-07T15:30:00+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/science-policy", "society/politics"], "description": "\"Scientific Collaboration in a Fragmented World\" is a discussion session at the Falling Walls events that is accessible by invitation only. It is hosted by the International Human Frontier Science Program Organization (HFSPO). It addresses the challenges facing international research collaboration: geopolitical tensions, research security and technological competition are making cooperation harder, even though major scientific questions exceed the capacity of any single country. It looks at ways to reconcile openness with security and to strengthen the trust, reciprocity and governance needed when political relations are strained.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/scientific-collaboration-in-a-fragmented-world-72443/", "official_url": "https://falling-walls.com/programme/scientific-collaboration-fragmented-world-invitation-only", "image": ""}, {"title": "Beyond Competing Blocs: Preserving Space for Global Science", "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": ["society/politics/geopolitics", "science/science-policy"], "description": "A panel titled \"Beyond Competing Blocs: Preserving Space for Global Science\" at the Falling Walls Science House on Karl-Marx-Allee. It is hosted by the Hasso Plattner Institute together with Falling Walls, with speakers including Bill Rosehart of the University of Waterloo, Helga Nowotny, formerly of the European Research Council, and El Mouhoub Mouhoud of PSL University. The discussion addresses how higher education institutions can manage geopolitical risks such as security concerns, technological dependencies and threats to academic freedom without withdrawing from global engagement. It also asks how countries can chart an independent course as a trusted platform for worldwide scientific collaboration and discovery.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/beyond-competing-blocs-preserving-space-for-global-science-72467/", "official_url": "https://falling-walls.com/programme/beyond-competing-blocs-preserving-space-global-science", "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": "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": "Can Science Remain Open in an Authoritarian World?", "start": "2026-11-06T16:30:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-06T18:00:00+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/authoritarianism", "science/science-policy"], "description": "An open dialogue as part of Berlin Science Week addressing the question “Can Science Remain Open in an Authoritarian World?” on an afternoon at Haus der Kulturen der Welt. It is organised 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. With the audience, the dialogue explores what is at stake when research organisations have to close their doors, the diverse pressures on science, and how the transformative benefits of open science can still be safeguarded. The discussion is moderated by Dr. Sakine Weikert (DAAD); the speakers are Dr. Kamran Naim (CERN) and Prof. Andrea Fleschenberg dos Ramos Pinéu (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin).", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/can-science-remain-open-in-an-authoritarian-world-8351/", "official_url": "https://www.tu.berlin/ub/veranstaltungsdetails/events/event/01a111a5-9b37-7cc1-9885-061286612c14", "image": ""}, {"title": "Building Scientific Capacity with Trusted Partners 🇨🇦 Canada", "start": "2026-11-06T14:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-06T15:30:00+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/science-policy"], "description": "At „Building Scientific Capacity with Trusted Partners 🇨🇦 Canada | By Invitation Only“, participants in the Newton Room discuss which research infrastructure, talent, data and critical technologies nations should develop nationally, with trusted partners, or keep globally open. The circle is hosted by U15 Canada as part of the Falling Walls programme. It looks at how intensifying geopolitical competition affects Canada, Germany and Europe, and how those choices can strengthen resilience and shape future innovation policy and international partnerships. The session is by invitation only, held in English and framed as an Executive Table.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/building-scientific-capacity-with-trusted-partners-canada-72438/", "official_url": "https://falling-walls.com/programme/building-scientific-capacity-trusted-partners-canada-invitation-only", "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": "Security Innovation: Research & Industry Across Borders", "start": "2026-11-06T12:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-06T13:30:00+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/science-policy"], "description": "A discussion in the „Executive Table“ format under the title „Security Innovation: Research & Industry Across Borders“, taking place by invitation only. It is run by Falling Walls together with the Stifterverband. The topic is how security- and defence-related research and innovation is reshaping industrial policy in Germany, Europe, Canada and beyond – from aerospace, cyber security and AI to quantum and sensor technologies. The discussion examines how German-European-Canadian cooperation can align regulation, procurement and investment to accelerate cross-border innovation and strengthen a credible mid-power alliance. The event is a „Circle“ held in the Newton Room and takes place in English.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/security-innovation-research-industry-across-borders-72437/", "official_url": "https://falling-walls.com/programme/security-innovation-research-industry-across-borders-invitation-only", "image": ""}, {"title": "Frontier Research for Europe’s Strategic Resilience", "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 discussion on “Frontier Research for Europe’s Strategic Resilience” as part of Falling Walls, held by invitation only. It is backed by the European Research Council. The discussion examines how open, curiosity-driven research can strengthen Europe’s resilience, competitiveness and strategic autonomy, since Europe’s economic security depends on generating new knowledge before its strategic value is known. It takes place at the Executive Table in the Darwin Room, in English, on the topic of geopolitics, security and science diplomacy.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/frontier-research-for-europes-strategic-resilience-72451/", "official_url": "https://falling-walls.com/programme/frontier-research-europes-strategic-resilience-invitation-only", "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": "Science for Resilience: NATO’s Science Diplomacy in Action", "start": "2026-11-07T15:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-07T16:00:00+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", "society/politics"], "description": "\"Science for Resilience: NATO’s Science Diplomacy in Action\" is a panel session on science diplomacy as a tool for building resilience against security challenges that cross borders. Behind it are NATO's Science for Peace and Security Programme, the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the International Association for Resilience Analysis and the Society for Risk Analysis. It showcases projects on critical infrastructure and supply-chain resilience in which scientists, governments and partner countries address shared threats through collaboration. It also examines dual-use risks, geopolitical tensions and how science can strengthen adaptation, recovery and collective security.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/science-for-resilience-natos-science-diplomacy-in-action-72456/", "official_url": "https://falling-walls.com/programme/science-resilience-natos-science-diplomacy-action", "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": "KIWi Policy Talk: Cooperation and Diplomacy in Space", "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": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["science/space-exploration"], "description": "A discussion titled \"KIWi Policy Talk: Cooperation and Diplomacy in Space\", held as a hybrid round table on the \"03 Franklin Stage\" at the Falling Walls Science House. The talk is backed by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). It deals with international collaboration in space research, which is increasingly entangled with geopolitical interests, technological competition and private investment. The speakers discuss how science diplomacy, institutional partnerships and shared research infrastructures can maintain cooperation and scientific progress; the speakers are Maria Rentetzi, Colin Forsyth and John M. Horack.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/kiwi-policy-talk-cooperation-and-diplomacy-in-space-72431/", "official_url": "https://falling-walls.com/programme/kiwi-policy-talk-cooperation-and-diplomacy-space", "image": ""}]}