In addition to the wide range of different event formats employed by the Leibniz Institutes, the Leibniz Association has developed its own event series.
Wissen unplugged

"Wissen unplugged" is a new event format organised by ZEIT STIFTUNG BUCERIUS, the Leibniz Association, ZEIT Campus and Deutschlandfunk Nova. The series brings rising stars and well-known experts from science and society into dialogue and exchange with the audience on current subjects. The aim is to shed light on science and the major challenges of our time from a different perspective – in order to understand the world (even) a little better. The recordings of "Wissen unplugged" are broadcast on Deutschlandfunk Nova's podcast "Hörsaal".

Book a Scientist

In the Book a Scientist programme, members of the public choose a topic from a list ranging from food and health to education research and digitalisation and book an expert for a short one-to-one discussion.

Leibniz im Bundestag

For the past 15 years, the Leibniz Association has been offering members of the German Bundestag one-on-one meetings with scientists from Leibniz Institutes. A wide range of topics is available.

Leibniz Lunch

Leibniz Lunch is a dialogue event for science-based policy advice organised by the Leibniz Association. Members of the German Bundestag and their staff can learn about the latest scientific findings on a specific policy topic at a lunch talk, and exchange ideas with scientists from the Leibniz Institutes.

Leibniz Debates

Aimed at a broad public, the Leibniz Debates series deals with contemporary challenges and topics. Leibniz scientists from a wide range of disciplines discuss topics with politicians, artists and intellectuals.

Leibniz Economic Summit

Once a year, the Leibniz Association invites policymakers and members of the public to an “Economic Summit”. Representatives of the seven Leibniz economic research institutes discuss current issues, such as Europe, immigration, the labour market and digitalisation, with one another and with the public.