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WORLD.MINDS is an intellectual oasis.
Paul RomerNobel laureate in economics, former Chief Economist at the World Bank
WORLD.MINDS is a GREAT community!
General David Petraeus, US ArmyFormer Director of the CIA, Former Commander of the Surge in Iraq
WORLD.MINDS is indispensable to the intellectual vibrancy of our society.
Prof. Gerd GigerenzerDirector, Max Planck Institute, Berlin
A community like no other — unparalleled, unrivaled.
Georges KernCEO and co-owner, Breitling
WORLD.MINDS makes me a better thinker.
Henry KravisKKR
If your interests extend beyond your own field, WORLD.MINDS is a must.
Marc PollefeysDirector, Microsoft AI Lab
WORLD.MINDS is one of the smartest, most vibrant and most inspiring communities I know.
Marc ForsterFilmmaker and Screenwriter, “The Kite Runner” and James Bond
What an AMAZING community.
Dr. Chris MasonProfessor of Physiology and Biophysics, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York
The density of fascinating people at WORLD.MINDS is unparalleled.
Dr. Ed BoydenProfessor of Neuroscience McGovern Institute for Brain Research at MIT
“Brilliant people. A great community and I love the style”
Sarah Kenderdine Professor of Digital Museology Director and lead curator of EPFL Pavilions
WORLD.MINDS is an intellectual oasis.
Paul RomerNobel laureate in economics, former Chief Economist at the World Bank
WORLD.MINDS is a GREAT community!
General David Petraeus, US ArmyFormer Director of the CIA, Former Commander of the Surge in Iraq
WORLD.MINDS is indispensable to the intellectual vibrancy of our society.
Prof. Gerd GigerenzerDirector, Max Planck Institute, Berlin
A community like no other — unparalleled, unrivaled.
Georges KernCEO and co-owner, Breitling
WORLD.MINDS makes me a better thinker.
Henry KravisKKR
If your interests extend beyond your own field, WORLD.MINDS is a must.
Marc PollefeysDirector, Microsoft AI Lab
WORLD.MINDS is one of the smartest, most vibrant and most inspiring communities I know.
Marc ForsterFilmmaker and Screenwriter, “The Kite Runner” and James Bond
What an AMAZING community.
Dr. Chris MasonProfessor of Physiology and Biophysics, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York
The density of fascinating people at WORLD.MINDS is unparalleled.
Dr. Ed BoydenProfessor of Neuroscience McGovern Institute for Brain Research at MIT
“Brilliant people. A great community and I love the style”
Sarah Kenderdine Professor of Digital Museology Director and lead curator of EPFL Pavilions

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Our exclusive in-person events
Around the world

Our exclusive
in-person events
Around the world

WORLD.MINDS curates various different formats and experiences for our community, bringing everyone together and allowing for new friendships to flourish throughout the year. These include exclusive Luncheons, Soirées, Fireside Chats and City Symposia.

Whatever the focus of our discussions, the most distinguishing factor of WORLD.MINDS events is its focus on inter- and transdisciplinary conversations amongst the most brilliant leaders from the worlds of business, science, geopolitics and the arts.

Next up:

WORLD.MINDS ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM
Zurich

11 & 12 March 2026

OUR STORY

In 2008, Rolf Dobelli rented a bar in Zurich, Switzerland, invited twenty scientists – from Nobel Prize winners to young stars – and twenty CEOs. He then asked the scientists to present their most breathtaking research findings. What was meant to be a one-off-gathering took off, and the result is what is now known as WORLD.MINDS.
We have no place for big egos. What counts are not titles, positions or wealth. Rather a willingness to cooperate and share insights that are important but not widely disseminated and to do good.

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For more information, please contact:
Rolf Dobelli | Founder & Curator
rdobelli@worldminds.org

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