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Körber-Stiftung | Hamburg, Germany

17 September 2026

Science and innovation are increasingly tied to geopolitics, from data security and defence capabilities to technological sovereignty. At the same time, science diplomacy is gaining momentum, while academic freedom and scientific openness are increasingly in the spotlight: as values under pressure, but also as strategic assets.

How should Europe navigate these new realities? Which international partnerships should it prioritise? How can scientific cooperation contribute to resilience and technological competitiveness? And how can Europe preserve openness in science and innovation while protecting its strategic interests?

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

Programme and registration: hamburg-science-summit.de