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We are pleased to invite you to an innovative scientific format for aspiring researchers – the Falling
Walls Lab. The Lab provides an exciting and unique platform for academics; entrepreneurs and
professionals from all disciplines who get the opportunity to present their research work; business
model; innovative project or idea to a distinguished jury comprising of dynamic leaders from academia
and industry. The Falling Walls Lab is a non-profit series of scientific conferences, which aims at building
and fostering interdisciplinary connections between outstanding researchers.
Falling Walls Labs take place globally throughout the year. The winners of each international Falling
Walls Lab qualify for the Falling Walls Lab Finale in Berlin, which is held every year on November 8, and
is closely connected to the annual and internationally renowned Falling Walls Conference, taking place
on November 9, where 20 top-class scientists from around the world, present their current
breakthrough research answering the question:
Which are the next walls to fall?
After the resounding success of the Falling Walls Lab FCCU Lahore 2016, with the highest recorded
number of applicants sending in their ideas from all across Pakistan, The Falling Walls Lab FCCU Lahore
2017 is again being hosted by FCCU School of Management’s Leadership Forum.
Applications can be made through the website FALLING-WALLS.COM/LAB/APPLY.
The Application Deadline is September 20, 2017 and an esteemed panel spanning across disciplines,
decides which candidates get to present on October 10, 2017 to the jury at the Falling Walls Lab FCCU
Lahore 2017. Participation is free of charge. Each participant has 3 minutes time on stage.
The presenter with the most innovative and impacting idea will qualify for the Falling Walls Lab Finale
in Berlin on November 8. The Falling Walls Foundation will provide air ticket and accommodation for
November 8-9, 2017 in Berlin. Also, all participants of the Finale will attend the Falling Walls
Conference on November 9, 2017 for an exciting discourse of ideas with the best minds on the planet.
We would greatly appreciate if you could forward our call for applications to emerging researchers and
professionals within the networks of your institution. Kindly find enclosed a poster for this purpose.
Kindly do not hesitate to contact [email protected] or [email protected] for
any queries.
Kind regards,
Team Falling Walls FCCU Lahore