Hamburg Science Summit

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Science and innovation are key to meeting the challenges of a changing world. They are essential for Europe to remain competitive on the world stage and to shape its future in line with its values and interests. At the Hamburg Science Summit, decision-makers from science, politics, business and NGOs discuss the necessary framework conditions for the European science and innovation landscape. The annual event is organized by the Körber-Stiftung and the Ministry of Science in Hamburg.

The Summit concludes with the presentation of the Körber European Science Prize. With a prize money of one million euros, the Körber Prize is one of the world’s most valuable science awards – and the only one with an explicit European focus. It promotes outstanding scientific breakthroughs with global significance and promising future prospects.

Hamburg Science Summit 2025

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“Europe’s Innovation Challenge” | 18 Sep 2025

How can Europe strengthen its scientific and technological foundation to remain competitive in a time of uncertainty? The Hamburg Science Summit 2025 will focus on Europe’s Innovation Challenge.

Programme 2025

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Dr. Markus Dressel

Programme Director
Hamburg Science Summit, Körber European Science Prize

dressel@koerber-stiftung.de +49 40 80 81 92 210

Franziska Heese

Programme Manager
Hamburg Science Summit, Körber European Science Prize

heese@koerber-stiftung.de +49 40 80 81 92 186

Thomas Nöthen

Programme Manager
Hamburg Science Summit, Körber European Science Prize

noethen@koerber-stiftung.de +49 40 80 81 92 141

Charlotte Worbes

Programme Manager
Hamburg Science Summit, Körber European Science Prize

worbes@koerber-stiftung.de +49 40 80 81 92 190