Published 29 June 2026 by Anna Barta
Daily Recap – Sunday, 28 June 2026
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German Federal President
Frank Walter Steinmeier
Today, we welcomed Nobel Laureates, guests, Young Scientists, and journalists from across the globe with the German Federal President Steinmeier and Countess Bettina Bernadotte af Wisborg – President of the Council for the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings setting the stage for days filled with curiosity, connection, and discovery. We kicked off the scientific programme with our first panel discussion about Global Health and spent the evening winding down at a reception hosted by the State of Bavaria.
Explore the highlights from a remarkable Opening Day!
Lindau Meetings Historical First’s
First Interdisciplinary Meeting (2000)
For the first time, Physics, Chemistry, and Medicine shared one stage. 59 Nobel Laureates came together in Lindau, proving that the most exciting breakthroughs often begin where disciplines collide.
Session of the Day
What is global health? Nobel Laureates Frederick J. Ramsdell, Katalin Kariko, Morten Meldal, and José Manuel Barroso explored this question in depth, with the discussion moderated by Stefan H.E. Kaufmann.
Having endured multiple pandemics, humanity has demonstrated that cooperation and collective action remain the most effective responses to global crises.
Yet global health extends beyond scientific progress alone. It depends equally on diplomacy, collaboration, and clear communication.
Person of the Day: Ales Bialiatski
He was awarded the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize for his tireless work with human rights organizations in Belarus – activism for which he was imprisoned until the end of 2025. As a panelist in our public discussion this past Saturday, he highlighted the importance of integrity, as well as the steep personal cost that often accompanies it.
Blog Post of the Day
From tackling environmental pollution to advancing sustainable solutions, Naomi Chounbayor Kabiri shares the experiences that have shaped her research journey. This blog is part of our Women in Research series, highlighting the inspiring stories and contributions of women driving innovation and discovery. Read the full story now.
Essentials
- Tomorrow’s Partner Breakfasts start at 7:00, please mind that you can only attend Partner Breakfasts which you have preregistered for.
- Tomorrow’s forecast predicts high temperatures of 27°C, alongside an 80% chance of rain in the evening.
- Don’t forget to stay hydrated!
Tomorrow’s Programme Preview: Monday
- 09:00–10:30: Lectures
- 11:00–12:30: Lectures
- 12:30–13:30: Synergy Talks
- 15:30–16:30: Nobel Hours
- 17:30–19:00: Next Gen Science
- 19:30–22:00: International Evening in cooperation with the Nobel Foundation