The "Curious Future Insight Conference 2024" took place in the Rheingoldhalle in Mainz on July 10th and 11th, 2024. Internationally respected scientists discussed answers to the major social challenges of the present in order to look towards a better future. The videos give an impression of the special spirit that energised Mainz for two days:

 

Science slam inspires audience

On the eve of Curious2024, a Science Slam inspired the invited Mainz public. In attendance: many young scientists with different focuses from various regions.

Make Science not War

As part of Curious2024, the Mainz Science Declaration was signed by the Lord Mayor of Mainz Nino Haase and the Minister of Science and Health in Rhineland-Palatinate Clemens Hoch on July 10th

»As a chemist, the contents of the Science Declaration are particularly close to my heart, which is why I was very happy to sign it today and support the call for more resources for research, science and technology.«

Nino Haase, Lord Mayor of the state capital Mainz

Looking back at Curious2024: The future starts now!

Experience the highlights in the Future Insight e.V. recap video! From visionary ideas to groundbreaking innovations - Curious2024 has shown how the future of science and research is being shaped.

Top scientists and 7 Nobel Laureates in Mainz

The Curious2024 brought together Nobel Laureates and leading scientists from around the world. Find out how they presented their most promising achievements in science and technology.

Attendees share their thoughts on Curious2024

We had the pleasure of capturing the voices of the Curious2024 attendees, and the feedback was nothing short of inspiring: From thought-provoking keynotes to hands-on workshops, every session was packed with insights and innovation.

Mainz hosts leading minds in innovation and science

Leading scientists and local innovators came together to address big questions, present cutting-edge ideas, and network with global experts. Watch the video to see how Mainz is shaping the future of science and technology.
 

A presentation at Curious2024

Curious 2024 on 10 and 11 July 2024 in Mainz

Clemens Hoch, Minister of Science and Health Rhineland-Palatinate and Nino Haase, Mayor of the City of Mainz with the Mainz Science Declaration

Clemens Hoch, Minister for Science and Health Rhineland-Palatinate and Nino Haase, Lord Mayor of Mainz signing the ‘Mainz Science Declaration’

A remote-controlled robot

Innovative ideas and future technologies were presented

Participants in the microplastics hackathon

Tiny Particles, Big Solutions. Young Scientists participated in a 2-day entrepreneurial Microplastics Hackathon to help solve one of today’s biggest problems.

Ugur Sahin during a lecture

Ugur Sahin, Professor of Translational Oncology and Immunology at Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz and CEO of BioNTech SE

Nino Haase welcomes the audience

The Lord Mayor of Mainz, Nino Haase, welcomed the international audience of experts to the Rheingoldhalle in Mainz

The booths at Curious2024

Numerous companies and research institutions presented their innovative future technologies

The biomindz team

Together with many partners from Rhineland-Palatinate, the biomindz team presented the dynamic development of biotechnology and life sciences at a joint exhibition booth

The "Curious Future Insight Conference" was launched in 2018 by the science and technology company Merck and is organised by Future Insight e.V. The state capital Mainz and the state of Rhineland-Palatinate were cooperation partners for Curious 2024.

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