Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting 2026

Oberkochen/Lindau, Germany | 25 June 2026 | ZEISS Group

As a partner of the 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, ZEISS underscores its close connection to science, research, and innovation, and supports scientific dialogue in particular. The event will bring together around 70 Nobel laureates and some 600 young scientists from over 80 countries for interdisciplinary discussions on ideas and developments across generations, disciplines, and national borders.

Since its founding, the promotion of research and development has been an important part of ZEISS' corporate philosophy and the basis for technological success. Every year, the company invests 15 percent of its revenue in research and development because scientific progress and technological innovation follow the same principle: New insights emerge through curiosity, precise observation, and the willingness to challenge established limits.

Aerial view of Lindau island on Lake Constance with bridge, harbor, old town and waterfront landscape in daylight. — The island of Lindau on Lake Constance is the venue of the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings.

"Innovation begins with scientific excellence and thrives on intergenerational exchange. The Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting creates the right space for this. It is therefore only natural for ZEISS to support this dialogue and help translate scientific findings into responsible innovations," explains Michelangelo Masini, Head of Corporate Research & Technology at ZEISS.

As part of the partnership, ZEISS is inviting meeting participants to a partner breakfast. Against the background of major global challenges, this event brings together Nobel laureates, young scientists, and leading industry representatives to discuss how scientific findings can be translated into tangible benefits for society. Inkeri Klomsdorf from ZEISS will moderate the discussion.

The 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting will be held on the island of Lindau from June 28 to July 3, 2026. The event has provided a unique forum for exchange between Nobel laureates and young scientists since 1951.

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About ZEISS

ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. In the previous fiscal year, the ZEISS Group generated annual revenue totaling almost 12 billion euros in its four segments Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, and Consumer Markets (September 30, 2025).

For its customers, ZEISS develops, produces, and distributes highly innovative solutions for industrial metrology and quality assurance, microscopy solutions for the life sciences and materials research, and medical technology solutions for diagnostics and treatment in ophthalmology and microsurgery. The name ZEISS is also synonymous with the world's leading lithography optics, which are used by the chip industry to manufacture semiconductor components. There is global demand for trendsetting ZEISS brand products such as eyeglass lenses, camera lenses, and binoculars.

With a portfolio aligned with future growth areas like digitalization, healthcare, and Smart Production and a strong brand, ZEISS is shaping the future of technology and constantly advancing the world of optics and related fields with its solutions. The company's significant, sustainable investments in research and development lay the foundation for the success and continued expansion of ZEISS' technology and market leadership. ZEISS invests 14 percent of its revenue in research and development – this high level of expenditure has a long tradition at ZEISS and is also an investment in the future.

With over 47,400 employees, ZEISS is active globally in around 50 countries with more than 60 sales and service locations, around 40 research and development facilities, and 30 production facilities worldwide (March 31, 2026). Founded in 1846 in Jena, the company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. The Carl Zeiss Foundation, one of the largest foundations in Germany committed to the promotion of science, is the sole owner of the holding company, Carl Zeiss AG.

Further information at www.zeiss.com