Working Together to Make Science Visible
The Dresden Science Night is organized by the “Dresden – City of Science” network. Since 2004, the network has been bringing together science, urban society, business, art, and culture with the goal of further strengthening and raising the profile of Dresden as a sustainable hub for science and innovation.
Initiated by the State Capital of Dresden, the network brings together universities, research institutions, companies, and other partners. Together, they create events, collaborations, and projects that bring science to life for the public and promote exchange between research and society.
This is not just about knowledge transfer, but also about encounters, exchange, and the question of how science helps shape life in the city.
Dresden as a Hub for Science
Dresden is one of Germany’s most diverse hubs for science and research. Eleven universities, four Max Planck Institutes, five Leibniz Institutes, ten Fraunhofer Institutes, two Helmholtz Centers, and numerous centers of excellence, technology transfer offices, and networks shape the city’s research landscape.
The close collaboration between science, business, and the city creates an environment where innovations emerge and new ideas can flourish. Making this potential visible and inspiring people to engage with science is a central mission of the “Dresden – City of Sciences” network.
Through events such as Dresden’s Science Night or the JUNIORDOKTOR, scientific topics are made accessible and tangible for diverse audiences.
Developing Ideas Together
The network is designed as a sustainable collaborative project and is funded by contributions from its partners. At regular meetings, participants exchange ideas and experiences, develop new formats, and coordinate joint work and financial plans.
In addition to organizing events, the network coordinates cross-location public relations efforts, initiates collaborations, and supports partnerships centered on Dresden as a hub for science.
This creates a vibrant network that connects science, raises its profile, and drives its future development together.
Organization of the Network
Steering Committee
The Steering Committee oversees the strategic development of the “Dresden – City of Sciences” network and represents the interests of the network partners. It advises the coordination team and supports the network’s shared direction.
Its composition reflects the diversity of Dresden as a center of science as well as the connection between science, the city, business, art, and culture.
Coordination
The Coordination team supports the implementation of the network’s shared goals and projects. It facilitates communication among partners, supports the development of new initiatives, and coordinates key projects such as Dresden’s Long Night of Science.
In addition, it serves as the point of contact for external inquiries regarding Dresden as a hub of science and supports the network’s public image.
Contact
City of Dresden
Office of Economic Development
Smart City Division
Science Networks / Talent Retention Unit
Waisenhausstraße 14
01067 Dresden
Email: DSdW@dresden.de