About
The world is an interesting place, full of challenges and opportunities. For millennia, science and technology have steadily advanced and created endless possibilities to shape a bright and peaceful future. Scientists in conjunction with entrepreneurs and their corporations have played an essential role in making the world a better place. On the occasion of its 350 year’s anniversary, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany is initiating a flagship conference called Curious2018 – Future Insight. The conference brings some of the greatest scientists and most accomplished entrepreneurs together on an invite-only basis. Let us jointly look into the future, to imagine and develop solutions to solve the challenges and enable the dreams of today and tomorrow. Present your work to the community, meet outstanding individuals from all over the world, start new business relationships, and join initiatives with game-changing potential. The Curious2018 Future Insight conference is a world-renowned event around the future of science & technology and its application to build a better world for humanity. The best minds in science, technology, and entrepreneurship will come together to make great things happen and join forces to realize the dreams of a better tomorrow.
350th Anniversary
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany is all about science and technology. Founded in 1668, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany is the world’s oldest pharmaceutical and chemical company and the founding family remains the majority owner of the publicly listed corporate group. In 2018, we will celebrate our 350th anniversary. These 350 years of history have shaped our ideals – from the very beginning. That’s how we became what we are today: a leading science and technology company. On the occasion of the 350th anniversary, in addition to the Curious2018 Future Insight conference, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany will initiate and sponsor a range of activities around science and technology.
Speakers 2018
Tim Appenzeller
Christina Smolke
Jean-Marie Lehn
Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp
Harald zur Hausen
Ulrich Betz
Caroline Dive
Ruedi Abersold
Varindar Aggarwal
Takuzo Aida
Shinichi Akaike
Victoria Aranda
Frances Arnold
Rudi Balling
Angela Belcher
Jef Boeke
David Bull
Carlos Caldas
Emmanuelle Charpentier
Don Cleveland
Nancy Cox
Mark Davis
Eileen Farnon
Makoto Fujita
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