The Global Young Academy (GYA) has two complimentary tickets remaining for the Falling Walls Science Summit, taking place from 6–9 November 2026 in Berlin. The Summit is an international forum bringing together researchers, innovators, policymakers, business leaders, and civil society to discuss scientific breakthroughs and their societal impact through keynote talks, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and the Falling Walls Science Breakthroughs of the Year. The complimentary ticket covers admission to the Science Summit only; travel, accommodation, and other expenses must be covered by participants. Interested GYA members or alumni can request one of the remaining tickets by emailing ; tickets will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The tickets are available to the GYA community in the following order of priority:
- GYA Members
- Alumni+
- Alumni
If the number of eligible expressions of interest exceeds the number of available tickets within any category, the NomOpps Committee will conduct a selection process. Please note: The complimentary ticket covers admission to the Science Summit only. All other costs, including travel, accommodation, and other expenses, must be covered by the participant.
How to apply: If you would like to be considered, please send an email to including: a statement of interest of 200 words (±20) explaining why you would like to attend and how you would benefit from participating; and your CV.