New Horizons for Science Diplomacy in Times of Uncertainty: What Can Be Done Today?
The updated Strategy for the Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Federation particularly emphasizes the need for “the development of scientific diplomacy, including as part of international, national, and professional organizations, through representation in such organizations”. Amidst the rapidly changing geopolitical environment and uncertainty, the session participants will discuss strategies and practical approaches to strengthening scientific ties and establishing a dialogue and cooperation between the scientific communities of different countries. What concrete steps can be taken today to create the foundation for a sustainable international scientific dialogue and cooperation and overcome global challenges? What current challenges do scientists face in the modern world and what opportunities do they have?
Moderator
Fyodor Lukyanov,
Academic Director, Foundation for Development and Support of the Valdai Discussion Club; Chief Editor, Russia in Global Affairs Journal
Panellists
Rodrigo de Lima Baena Soares,
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federative Republic of Brazil to the Russian Federation
Sergey Kilin,
Academician, National Academy of Sciences of Belarus
Pavlos Lagoudakis,
Professor, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech)
Vladislav Panchenko,
Vice President, Kurchatov Institute National Research Centre; Vice President, Russian Academy of Sciences
Denis Sekirinsky,
Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation
Andrey Fursenko,
Aide to the President of the Russian Federation
Leonid Shlyakhover,
President, Foundation for the Development of Scientific and Cultural Relations Challenge