Prof Ngila attended Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin, 6-9 November 2025 .
“Female Leadership in Science: Why It Matters More Than Ever – Towards Inclusive and Unifying Futures”
On November 6th – 9th, the Executive Director, Prof. Catherine Ngila, participated at the Berlin Falling Walls Science Summit 2025 .
The Summit brought together global leaders, innovators and researchers to celebrate the Science Breakthroughs of the Year 2025, honouring groundbreaking work across disciplines.
Highlights of Prof. Catherine Ngila
Keynote Address – 6 November 2025
“Female Leadership in Science: Why It Matters More Than Ever – Towards Inclusive and Unifying Futures”
Delivered at the Meitner Stage, Falling Walls Science House, Berlin.
Her keynote amplified AFoWYESTI’s mission to strengthen the role of women and youth in advancing science, technology and innovation across Africa.
High-Level Roundtable Panels – 8 November 2025
- Breaking Down the Wall of Creating Just & Global Collaborations
A strategic conversation on transforming African–European and global research partnerships from transactional to truly transformative—especially within the global energy transition. - Briefing for the Falling Walls Executive Table
Theme: “Fostering Inclusive and Fair Africa–Europe Research Networks” (supported by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation).
Key questions explored:
○ What obstacles hinder the initiation of joint research initiatives?
○ How can African researchers and institutions be more effectively included in global scientific collaborations?
AFoWYESTI celebrates Executive Director, Prof. Ngila’s impactful engagement and continues to champion equity, inclusive research ecosystems and greater opportunities for women and youth in STEM across the continent.
Congratulations to all Science Breakthroughs of the Year 2025 laureates for pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery.
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