The "Curious Future Insight Conference" was launched in 2018 by the science and technology company Merck and is organised by the Future Insight e.V.. 

The converence focuses on science combined with technology and innovation. This biannual event addresses science's response to today's major societal challenges in order to look towards a better future. Top-class guests will make the conference an event with cross-border attention. 

The "Curious Future Insight Conference 2024" will take place on 10 and 11 July 2024 in Mainz in the Rheingoldhalle.

Let yourself be inspired by how science and technology are setting the course for a promising future!

What can you expect?

  • One of the world's most prestigious conferences on the future of science and technology
  • Currently 7 registered Nobel Laureates
  • Top scientists and innovators
  • Outstanding young talents
  • >3000 participants from science and industry in 2018 and 2022
  • Experience the pinnacle of research
  • >200 Partners involved
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  • Get in touch with top-class speakers and pioneering technology companies
  • Accelerate your innovation projects through new partnerships and use the conference rooms to close new deals
  • Connect with the most influential international talents 
  • Find new ideas and inspiration for you and your employees

Would you like to take part in Curious 2024? On-site and online tickets are available in the ticket shop: 

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Keynote speakers at Curious2024

Keynote Speakers
Keynote Speakers
Keynote Speakers
Keynote Speakers

Voices on Curious 2024

Ulrich Betz
Dr. Ulrich Betz

»The vision of the Curious Future Insight conference is to connect people through science, support scientific and technological progress and thus contribute to building a peaceful world, true to the motto of the event “United by science for a better tomorrow”. We are delighted to be able to hold this conference with international appeal in an up-and-coming biotechnology location such as Mainz.«

Dr. Ulrich Betz, Chairman of Future Insight e.V.

»Science, technology and innovation - three core topics of our state capital Mainz united under the umbrella of a top-class conference. I am delighted that the Curious 2024 innovation conference will be hosted in Mainz. Mainz is developing into an internationally successful life science and biotechnology location, and next year's Curious will enable us to seamlessly build on this and sustainably increase the visibility of Mainz as a biotechnology location.«

Nino Haase, Lord Mayor of the State Capital Mainz

Nino Haase
Nino Haase
Dr. Denis Alt (© MWG/PIEL)
Dr. Denis Alt (© MWG/PIEL)

»The conference covers a wide range of scientific topics and is of outstanding interest to our universities, universities of applied sciences and the state's non-university research institutions. It promotes top young talent and can act as a magnet for top international professionals. As an element of the state's biotechnology strategy, the Curious Future Insight Conference further increases the international visibility of the innovation state and strengthens interest in Rhineland-Palatinate as a location. Curious 2024” is a perfect thematic fit for Mainz and Rhineland-Palatinate.«

Dr. Denis Alt, State Secretary in the Ministry of Science and Health RLP

The event is organized by Future Insight. The City of Mainz and the State of Rhineland-Palatinate are cooperation partners.

Official event website