Hamburg Science Summit

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.

Jann Wilken / Körber-Stiftung

Hamburg Science Summit 2026

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The next Hamburg Science Summit will take place on 17 September 2026. Registration will open in March 2026. For early inquiries, please contact the organizers.

Programme 2026