BEYOND NOW: True stories from women shaping the future of science

In collaboration with , for

THE BEAR presents:

As part of Berlin Science Week 2025

Featuring

Music:

Producer & hosts:

THE BEAR Team: Veronica Louis, Deepanker Dua, Furqan Hameed, Izzy Ahrbeck, Ash Kurre, Ben McGuire, and many others.

Doors 19:00 | Show 19:30
Theater Pool, Boxhagener Straße 18, 3. Hinterhof, 10245 Berlin
🎟 Tickets: €15 / €10 Solidarity / €20 Supporter

True stories from women scientists around the world
Part of Berlin Science Week 2025

For one night only, six women scientists leave their labs and take the stage to share the stories behind the science: tales of struggle, resilience, and humanity that remind us how deeply connected we all are.

These are not lectures, but 8-minute true stories, told live and without notes, shaped with the support of theater-trained coaches from.

Our storytellers are part of the network, a global community of exceptional scientists redefining leadership, impact, and inclusion. Most are flying to Berlin from around the world to attend the , and for one night only, they’ll step out of the conference halls and onto the stage to share their personal stories.

Expect an evening of honesty, humor, and heart:
🎙️ Six curated stories
🎵 Live music
💌 Anonymous audience notes read aloud

🌍 The event is in English. Everyone is welcome.

In collaboration with Falling Walls Female Science Talents, Female Speaking Berlin, Moving Speaker & THE bEAR – Berlin’s stage for true, personal stories.

— Dyane Neiman, Founder of THE bEAR & Co-Founder of Female Speaking Berlin

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theatre pool, Boxhagener Straße 18, Berlin, Germany

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