PROGRAMME
Pre-event Drinks Reception
Public Service Events invites all delegates to attend a complimentary drinks reception in the Panoramic Hall, The Square, on the evening of 21st November from 19:30 to 22:00.
Main Conference
08:30
Registration and Coffee in the Networking Surgery
09:25
Chair's Opening Address
Jheni Osman (confirmed)
Author and Freelance Science and Technology Journalist
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Jheni Osman (confirmed)
Author and Freelance Science and Technology Journalist
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09:30
Keynote Address
Charles Leadbeater (confirmed)
Author and Former Government Advisor
“Discussing how science, engineering and technology can ensure future prosperity”
Europe has a huge opportunity to use science, technology and engineering as a source of economic recovery and to tackle the 21st Century challenges we face. Europe is well placed to drive innovation and change, with policy encouraging collaboration for a healthy, sustainable future. What more can be done to ensure that Europe's strong history of knowledge generation has a greater impact on economies and way of life?
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Charles Leadbeater (confirmed)
Author and Former Government Advisor
“Discussing how science, engineering and technology can ensure future prosperity”
Europe has a huge opportunity to use science, technology and engineering as a source of economic recovery and to tackle the 21st Century challenges we face. Europe is well placed to drive innovation and change, with policy encouraging collaboration for a healthy, sustainable future. What more can be done to ensure that Europe's strong history of knowledge generation has a greater impact on economies and way of life?
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10:00
Professor Martin Andler (confirmed)
Co-Vice President and Governing Board Member, Euroscience Foundation
“Over the horizon: Looking ahead at what the next financial framework can deliver”
The EU financial framework Horizon 2020 is set to launch first calls in January 2014 with the aim of making Europe a world-class science performer and to remove the obstacles to innovation. Does the initiative offer anything new and do we know which types of investment are more likely to foster success? What is limiting Europe from reaching its full potential? Will the new framework programme address the barriers to successful strategies?
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Co-Vice President and Governing Board Member, Euroscience Foundation
“Over the horizon: Looking ahead at what the next financial framework can deliver”
The EU financial framework Horizon 2020 is set to launch first calls in January 2014 with the aim of making Europe a world-class science performer and to remove the obstacles to innovation. Does the initiative offer anything new and do we know which types of investment are more likely to foster success? What is limiting Europe from reaching its full potential? Will the new framework programme address the barriers to successful strategies?
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10:15
Professor Markku Kulmala (confirmed)
Director for the Centre of Excellence, University of Helsinki
“Towards an integrated European Atmospheric research”
Many of the most complex and challenging questions facing human society, such as climate change, air quality, human health, etc. are closely related to Atmosphere and its functioning. Atmospheric research covering meteorological, physical, chemical processes in the atmosphere and its close interactions with biosphere are therefore extremely important. Moreover, the scientific understanding of the atmosphere helps us to provide the knowledge needed to describe and predict the functioning of the Earth system in its high complexity.
In Atmospheric sciences, international research cooperation is crucial given the fact that challenges concerning the atmosphere have a trans-boundary, regional and global dimension. The international cooperation is further motivated by the fact that critical mass is needed given the scale, scope and high level of complexity of research. To meet the challenges related to Atmosphere and Earth system as such, Atmospheric research requires systematic, international and highly integrated approach.
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Director for the Centre of Excellence, University of Helsinki
“Towards an integrated European Atmospheric research”
Many of the most complex and challenging questions facing human society, such as climate change, air quality, human health, etc. are closely related to Atmosphere and its functioning. Atmospheric research covering meteorological, physical, chemical processes in the atmosphere and its close interactions with biosphere are therefore extremely important. Moreover, the scientific understanding of the atmosphere helps us to provide the knowledge needed to describe and predict the functioning of the Earth system in its high complexity.
In Atmospheric sciences, international research cooperation is crucial given the fact that challenges concerning the atmosphere have a trans-boundary, regional and global dimension. The international cooperation is further motivated by the fact that critical mass is needed given the scale, scope and high level of complexity of research. To meet the challenges related to Atmosphere and Earth system as such, Atmospheric research requires systematic, international and highly integrated approach.
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10:30 - 10:55
Question and Answer Session
10:55
Delegate Movement to Masterclasses
11:00
Masterclass Session 1
A series of Masterclasses will run throughout the day. You have the opportunity to pick a stream from the following four topics: Technologies for the future, Innovation partnerships, Pure medical science and Excellence in research.
A series of Masterclasses will run throughout the day. You have the opportunity to pick a stream from the following four topics: Technologies for the future, Innovation partnerships, Pure medical science and Excellence in research.
11:45
Coffee in the Networking Surgery
12:25
Delegate Movement to Masterclasses
12:30
Masterclass Session 2
13:15
Delegate Movement to Networking Surgery
13:20
Lunch in the Networking Surgery
14:30
Masterclass Session 3
15:15
Delegate Movement to Main Plenary
15:20
Chair's Afternoon Address
15:30
Afternoon Keynote Address
Professor Lord Robert Winston (confirmed)
Professor of Science and Society and Emeritus Professor of Fertility Studies at Imperial College
“Where is science and technology heading? The future challenges, the future opportunities”
Public perception of science and technology remains quite cynical. Engaging with people, and ensuring that we have a society that is technically literate, is as fundamental to supporting new innovations as national and international investment programmes. Professor Lord Winston will discuss how we can use our research base more wisely to benefit society across the globe.
Professor Lord Robert Winston (confirmed)
Professor of Science and Society and Emeritus Professor of Fertility Studies at Imperial College
“Where is science and technology heading? The future challenges, the future opportunities”
Public perception of science and technology remains quite cynical. Engaging with people, and ensuring that we have a society that is technically literate, is as fundamental to supporting new innovations as national and international investment programmes. Professor Lord Winston will discuss how we can use our research base more wisely to benefit society across the globe.
16:00
Panel Debate
“What is the most effective way of supporting and organising research and development at a European level to ensure Europe remains competitive?”
How can Europe remain a world leader in scientific research and development? With member states facing unprecedented financial constraints, how can funding be assured for the future? Pooling researchers and commonly defined projects together is often seen as best practice, but is clustering always the most viable option? How we ensure there is not an innovation divide and what catch-up strategies should be considered? What other approaches are available to get the best of research and development?
“What is the most effective way of supporting and organising research and development at a European level to ensure Europe remains competitive?”
How can Europe remain a world leader in scientific research and development? With member states facing unprecedented financial constraints, how can funding be assured for the future? Pooling researchers and commonly defined projects together is often seen as best practice, but is clustering always the most viable option? How we ensure there is not an innovation divide and what catch-up strategies should be considered? What other approaches are available to get the best of research and development?
Jheni Osman (confirmed)
Author and Freelance Science and Technology Journalist
Author and Freelance Science and Technology Journalist
Professor Lord Robert Winston (confirmed)
Professor of Science and Society and Emeritus Professor of Fertility Studies at Imperial College
Professor of Science and Society and Emeritus Professor of Fertility Studies at Imperial College
Anna Szatkowska (confirmed)
Advisor EU Affairs, The Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry
Advisor EU Affairs, The Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry
16:40
Chair's Closing Remarks
16:45
Conference Close
