Experts from the spheres of science, industry, and politics convene once a year in the German capital for the Berlin Colloquium. The various topic complexes, which are proposed by the Daimler and Benz Foundation, range from current issues in relation to the human-machine interface, molecular medicine, neurosciences, cultural studies, psychology, ecology, town planning, and computer science to developments in communications and management. The Foundation is open to suggestions regarding content.