16-20 May 2022
Open Forum
The pilot edition of the Open Forum of the Science Diplomacy Week 2022 provides an entry point into the rapidly evolving practice and research of science diplomacy in Geneva, Switzerland and the world.
16-20 May 2022
The pilot edition of the Open Forum of the Science Diplomacy Week 2022 provides an entry point into the rapidly evolving practice and research of science diplomacy in Geneva, Switzerland and the world. The Open Forum focuses on cutting edge programme experiences and research findings on science diplomacy to expand the empirical dimensions of this domain of practice and investigation. It also features key upcoming trends and areas of innovation in order to contribute to adaptation of diplomacy, multilateral governance, academia and business in the face of the coming decades of systemic change.
Join the Science & Diplomacy Week
if you want to…
Understand the growing importance of anticipatory science diplomacy as an emerging discipline that unites science with world affairs.
Learn about the most significant science breakthroughs in five, 10, and 25 years and their impact on people, the society and the planet.
Jointly devise with science and policy leaders from around the world the future diplomatic envelopes needed to embrace science advances for the greatest benefit of humanity, while minimizing their risks and undesirable consequences.
Learn to apply cutting-edge anticipation methodologies, scientific insights and quantitative methods to diplomatic practices for improving negotiation processes, international conflict resolution and global governance for responding to global challenges.
Get an insider view of International Geneva as the global hub of Science and Diplomacy for multilateralism and network with its key actors.
Participate in a “Multilateralism Lab” with simulations and scenarios to help shape the future of science diplomacy.
Schedule
May 16
1:30 - 2:45 PM
Opening of Science Diplomacy Week Open Forum
May 17
10:00 - 11:15 AM
Climate governance and the link between scientific information and decision making
May 17
1:30 - 3:00 PM
AI as a tool for diplomacy and mediation
May 17
4:00 - 5:30 PM
What Works to Span Science-Policy Boundaries in International Geneva?
May 18
09:45 - 11:15 AM
Human rights and neurotechnologies: towards an international legal instrument?
May 18
1:30 - 2:45 PM
Preventing the misuse of emerging technologies: what can be done and which governance system to put in place?
May 18
1:30 - 2:45 PM
Engineering for Humanitarian Action and Global Health
May 18
2:30 - 3:45 PM
Facing Peaceful Futures in a World of Uncertainty: What Role for Technology and Science?
May 18
3:30 - 4:45 PM
Info-Wars: On the Ethics of Crisis Communication
May 18
4:15 - 5:30 PM
Digital transformation strategy for organizations and governments
May 18
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Red Sea corals: when science and diplomacy converge to address climate change and regional stability
May 19
2:00 - 3:15 PM
Swiss Alliance for PeaceTech : Integrating Expertise and Knowhow for Innovation at the Nexus of Science, Technology, and Peace
May 19
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Science-Diplomacy for water and peace
May 20
10:00 - 11:15 AM
Across borders and disciplines: the future of multilateralism shaped by science
May 20
10:00 - 11:15 AM
Leveraging Data for Future Oriented Policy Making: Opportunities and Challenges to Secure the Healthcare Sector
May 20
11:30 - 12:30 AM
Expertise in the age of Big Data: Navigating across the transformations of data into information and knowledge
May 20
1:45 - 3:00 PM
GESDA Situation Room Sneak PeekCo-Chairs of GESDA Task Forces give insights into their work - Key moments of the week - Participants reflectionsSD Week Closing
Participating institutions
