What happens during the meetings in Lindau? 

The scientific programme comprises interdisciplinary platform discussions, lectures presented by the Laureates and seminar talks and is spread over several days. It reflects current scientific topics and deals with developments covering different fields; it addresses questions relating to basic research and application-orientated themes.

The social programme forms an integral element of the programme concept of the Nobel Laureate Meetings. It is designed to provide as many opportunities for personal interaction as possible: Get-together evenings, jointly attended dinners, as well as the boat trip to the Isle of Mainau; all these activities offer excellent opportunities for intensive discussion between the Laureates and 'Best Talents´.

This unique conference format contributes to the generation of new ideas, encourages personal contacts, inspires scientific endeavour over and beyond the norm, and enables the critical examination of scientific questions from fresh points of view.