Global News & Events

5 March 2026 -?Are we alone in the Universe? In this ETH Global Lecture, Pete Worden, former Director of NASA¡¯s Ames Research Center, joins ETH exoplanetary scientist Sascha Quanz to discuss the latest advances in the search for life beyond Earth and the potential implications of finding it. This conversation explores both the science driving the quest and what discovering new life could mean for humanity.

17 December 2025 -?What drives innovation forward? Petra Ehmann, a leading digital shaper and ETH alumna with global experience, joins Stefano Brusoni, ETH Professor and Vice Rector for Continuing Education, for a deep dive into the forces shaping tomorrow. Moderated by Chris Luebkeman, ETH Foresight Hub.

19 - 23 January 2026 -?ETH Zurich invites you to experience Davos during the World Economic Forum¡¯s Annual Meeting. ETH Zurich will RETHINK Science Diplomacy and will be represented on various stages throughout the week by its ambassadors.?

13 November 2025 ¨C Please join us as we welcome to ETH the Estonian Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs, Liisa-Ly Pakosta. Joining her in a timely dialogue on digitalisation and AI governance will be our newly designated Vice President for Knowledge Transfer and Corporate Relations starting in January 2026, ETH Professor Effy Vayena. This conversation will be moderated by Chris Luebkeman.

30 October 2025 ¨C Join us for a dynamic conversation on the future of energy, where decades of technological leadership meet economics, environmental science, and policy analysis. Featuring guest speaker Bettina Bachmann in conversation with ETH climate and energy economics expert Lint Barrage, this conversation will be moderated by Chris Luebkeman.

7-8 Nov 2025 ¨C Meet ETH @Berlin Science Week 2025 from 7 to 8 November 2025. Covering a spectrum from Earth observation from space to reflections on how emerging technologies are reshaping our digital presence, ETH Zurich is hosting two events at this year¡¯s Berlin Science Week.