Hamburg Science Summit 2026

“Europe in a Multipolar World”

17 September 2026 | Körber-Stiftung | Hamburg, Germany

In a world marked by shifting power dynamics and the rise of new regional actors, Europe faces the challenge – and the opportunity – to rethink its international partnerships. As research and innovation are increasingly tied to geopolitical concerns, ranging from data security and export controls to dual-use technologies and critical infrastructures, a more strategic approach is needed. At the same time, collaboration and openness remain essential to address global challenges and ensure prosperity.

Bringing together leading figures from academia, policy, business and think tanks, the Summit will discuss how science and innovation can help Europe find its place in a polycentric world.

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Meet leading voices such as

Timo Pesonen (Director-General for Defense Industry and Space, European Commission)
Joanna Drake (Deputy Director-General for Research and Innovation, European Commission)
Mona Nemer (Chief Science Advisor to the Government of Canada)
Jan-Robert Smits (President, Netherlands House for Education and Research; former Director-General for Research and Innovation, European Commission)
Michiel Scheffer (President, European Innovation Council Board)
Bettina Rockenbach (President, German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina)
Sylvia Schwaag Serger (President, Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences)
Wolfgang Wick (Chair, German Science and Humanities Council)
Robert Schlögl (President, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation)
Anke Kaysser-Pyzalla (Chair, German Aerospace Center)
Kumsal Bayazit (CEO, Elsevier)

Join high-level roundtables hosted by

European Innovation Council (EIC)
Scientific Advice Mechanism (SAM), European Commission
Joint Research Centre (JRC), European Commission
German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina
German Science and Humanities Council (Wissenschaftsrat)
Max Planck Society
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft
Springer Nature
Table.Briefings
Hamburg Chamber of Commerce

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Participation is subject to the organisers' review. Use “Join waiting list” to register your interest. Please use an email address associated with your institution – private requests may not be considered.

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Thursday September 17, 09:00 - Friday September 18, 2026, 12:30 CEST

The Hamburg Science Summit will be held on 17 September 2026 and will conclude with the award ceremony of the €1 million Körber European Science Prize at Hamburg City Hall on the following day, 18 September 2026.

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Kehrwieder 12
20457 Hamburg

Körber-Stiftung | Hamburg Ministry of Science

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https://koerber-stiftung.de/en/projects/hamburg-science-summit/2026/

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