{"title": "Democracy Under Pressure: Building Resilient Societies", "start": "2026-11-07T13:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-07T14:00:00+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": ["society/democracy"], "description": "„Democracy Under Pressure: Building Resilient Societies“ is an English-language discussion held as a round table on the „03 Franklin Stage“ at Falling Walls Science House. It is organised by Falling Walls with the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität in Munich involved, and takes place as a hybrid format. The panel brings together physics Nobel laureate Brian P. Schmidt, former Portuguese minister Manuel Heitor, LMU vice president Armin Nassehi, former European Research Council president Helga Nowotny and Yoshua Bengio of LawZero. They ask why even stable democracies can erode from within and look at the social, economic, cultural and technological foundations of open societies in times of rapid change.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/democracy-under-pressure-building-resilient-societies-72414/", "official_url": "https://falling-walls.com/programme/democracy-under-pressure-building-resilient-societies", "image": "", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-07T13:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-07T14:00:00+01:00", "place": "Falling Walls Science House", "address": "Karl-Marx-Allee 34, 10178 Berlin", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"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": "Felix Heidenreich - Demokratie unter Druck. Ein Republikanismus der Nachhaltigkeit", "start": "2026-11-04T19:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung", "address": "Schumannstraße 8, 10117 Berlin", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/democracy", "literature"], "description": "A book presentation for Felix Heidenreich's new book \"Demokratie unter Druck. Ein Republikanismus der Nachhaltigkeit\". In it, the philosopher and political scientist argues for what he calls a republicanism of sustainability as a response to illiberal tendencies and a lack of social cohesion. He will be in discussion with Jan Philipp Albrecht, board member of the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, and Ole Meinefeld of the foundation. The event is part of the series \"Zeitdiagnostische Interventionen\" and takes place in German on site and via livestream.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/felix-heidenreich-demokratie-unter-druck-ein-republikanismus-22770/", "official_url": "https://calendar.boell.de/de/event/prof-dr-felix-heidenreich-demokratie-unter-druck-ein-republikanismus-der-nachhaltigkeit", "image": "https://noky.io/images/919e74997057891008028e286e178e559d7f7ceec9be3138fd4536a6a703f4d8-1200.webp"}, {"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": "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": "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": "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": "Science Beyond SDGs: Power, Priorities, Progress", "start": "2026-11-07T17:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-07T18:00:00+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 discussion within the Falling Walls programme under the title \"Science Beyond SDGs: Power, Priorities, Progress\". It is organised by Falling Walls with Elsevier and asks how a more distributed global research ecosystem, with rising contributions from the Global South, can sustain science beyond 2030. The discussion draws on the Beyond 2030 report and perspectives from the UN 10-Member Group. The speakers include Iris Blom, Carlos Henrique de Brito Cruz, Hauke Heekeren, Sherri Aldis and Stephen Toope.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/science-beyond-sdgs-power-priorities-progress-72421/", "official_url": "https://falling-walls.com/programme/science-beyond-sdgs-power-priorities-progress", "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": "Protecting Academic Freedom: Insights and Initiatives", "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": ["society/politics", "science"], "description": "A hybrid session on the Curie Stage featuring a plenary table discussion. It is presented by the Volkswagen Foundation as part of Falling Walls. The topic is academic freedom, which is increasingly constrained by political interference, censorship, precarious funding and employment structures, harassment, disinformation, and restrictions on international collaboration. Speakers from institutions including King's College London, the University of Oxford, and the University of Toronto discuss how research institutions can balance institutional autonomy with openness, inclusion, and public engagement.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/protecting-academic-freedom-insights-and-initiatives-72395/", "official_url": "https://falling-walls.com/programme/protecting-academic-freedom-insights-and-initiatives", "image": ""}, {"title": "From Science to Impact: A Shared Responsibility", "start": "2026-11-07T10:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-07T11:00:00+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/science-policy"], "description": "\"From Science to Impact: A Shared Responsibility\" is an English-language round table discussion in hybrid format on the Franklin Stage at the Falling Walls Science House. The round table is behind organized by Springer Nature; the speakers are Angela McLean (UK Government), David Budtz Pedersen (FRONTIER Centre for Advanced SSH), Jeanne Rubner (Technical University of Munich), Magdalena Skipper (Springer Nature) and Eleni Zika (European Research Council). It explores how validated scientific evidence becomes actionable in decision-making when incentives, funding, communication, industry and policy align. The discussion examines a shared responsibility for strengthening relevance while safeguarding inclusivity, equity and scientific freedom.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/from-science-to-impact-a-shared-responsibility-72407/", "official_url": "https://falling-walls.com/programme/science-impact-shared-responsibility", "image": ""}, {"title": "The End of Innocence: Science Diplomacy Reimagined", "start": "2026-11-06T16:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-06T17:30:00+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 \"The End of Innocence: Science Diplomacy Reimagined\", taking place by invitation only. It is hosted by the Volkswagen Foundation and the German Science and Humanities Council. The topic is the role science can play in a scenario where the rules-based international order is coming to an end. It will discuss how science can be a channel for dialogue and a key to tackling global challenges in a changing world order.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/the-end-of-innocence-science-diplomacy-reimagined-72439/", "official_url": "https://falling-walls.com/programme/end-innocence-science-diplomacy-reimagined-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": "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": "Damaged Deliberations", "start": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+02:00", "end": "2027-06-30T00:00:00+02:00", "place": "Diffrakt", "address": "Crellestraße 22, 10827 Berlin", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["nature/environment", "society/democracy"], "description": "\"Damaged Deliberations\" is a series of discussions, workshops and films on democracy and the environment, running from April 2026 to June 2027 at diffrakt, a Berlin centre for theory. It was conceived and organised by Caroline Adler, Morten Paul and Hannah Wallenfels for diffrakt. The series explores how ecological responsibility and democratic participation can go together, bringing in artists, theorists and activists. Its chapters cover land and soil, family, waste, negotiation and speculation.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/damaged-deliberations-14500/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/887a5c18443e45ed61a427e76fbd29260e4aa02a773ac2129a95c27652f0850f-1200.webp"}, {"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": ""}]}