The European Commission presents: The Future of Science through Citizens Engagement
Event date
March 28, 2017
Venue
Brussels
Country
Belgium
Short description
The workshop, called "The Future of Science through Citizens Engagement - The citizens’ perspective on addressing the societal challenges for the 9th EU framework programme for research and innovation" is organized by the European Commission and will take place in Brussels on 28 March 2017. Two questions will be tackled: European Science – What is the role and responsibility of Citizens? Towards FP9 – How can we address citizens’ concerns for the future through science?
Description
Chair: Paul Rübig, MEP, Chair of STOA
Moderator: Lars Klüver, Director of Teknologiraadet – The Danish Board of Technology (DBT) - the Danish parliamentary office of technology assessment
- 17.00-17.15 Welcome Key Note
Paul Rübig – MEP and Chair of STOA
- 17.15-17.30 Introduction to Citizens and Multi-Actor Consultation on Horizon 2020 (CIMULACT)
Sergio Bellucci – Managing Director TA-SWISS
- 17.30-18.15 Panel Debate 1: European Science – What is the role and responsibility of Citizens?
Gudela Grote - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich
Daniel Wyler - University of Zurich
Mathea Fammels - European Institute of Innovation and Technology
Pearl Dykstra - Erasmus University Rotterdam and High Level Group of scientific advisors to the Cabinet of European Commissioners
Moderated by Lars Klüver
- 18.15-18.50 Panel Debate 2: Towards FP9 – How can we address citizens’ concerns for the future through science?
Eva Kaili - MEP & STOA First Vice-Chair
Kurt Vandenberghe - European Commission
Tracey Brown - Sense about Science
Moderated by Lars Klüver
- 18.50-19.00 Closing Speech: Conclusions and ideas for the future.
Eva Kaili - MEP & STOA First Vice-Chair
Geographical focus
- European Union (EU 27)
Scientifc field / Thematic focus
- Cross-thematic/Interdisciplinary
Images
Entry created by Ines Marinkovic on March 8, 2017
Modified on March 8, 2017
