Event Tracks | Decision Theater

This year, we’re introducing a new highlight: Decision Theater© by Arizona State University (ASU), hosted by the Max Planck Institute of Geoanthropology. This innovative method combines big data, complex system modelling, and stakeholder engagement to explore the impact of decisions on social, economic, and environmental systems.

At Berlin Science Week, you can become a decision-maker for a day and simulate futures for water management, education, and local economic development. Explore policy choices and give feedback on the models. To enrich the experience, we’ve curated an event track for each of the three key topics, giving you the chance to follow a programme journey with volunteers to guide you. Be sure to register in advance for most events.

WATER

Embark on a journey through water, beginning on 1 November with Ecopolitics traversing Waterbodies, where diverse narratives and decolonial perspectives on water governance will be explored. Continue on 2 November with the Future of Water and Food Security, as experts discuss innovative strategies for sustainable solutions for a full day. 

On 5 November, join the Decision Theater for an interactive exploration of water futures. Finally, on 10 November, experience Oder Hive, an immersive performance that brings the Oder River to life through music, art, and science. Join us to engage with water in new, transformative ways!

EDUCATION & SOCIATAL DESIGN

Join a comprehensive track through education and societal design. Start on 1 November with Design for Society, exploring how institutions can communicate more transparently and improve relationships with the public. On 2 November, attend Rethinking Learning, where experts discuss adaptive lifelong education in a changing world. 

Finally, on 5 November, the Decision Theater event on education will present tools to address challenges such as funding, inequality, and multilingual communities, drawing parallels between Arizona and Berlin's education systems. 

Alternative: Teachers are welcome to join the 1 November event to explore improving communication, social skills, and mental health in schools.