Science, Social Innovation and New Humanity

Brussels, 2 - 5 December 2007

The Reports of the sessions are in preparation.
Follow up will be launched 15 January 2007.

The Discussion Lines linked to the Sessions are now closed.

Context
Science is a dynamic social factor that spreads its innovation throughout other sectors of society. A collaborative process is required to guarantee the optimal social relevance and impact of science.
Scientific and social developments change or may change what is typically human. New reproductive technologies, gene therapy, cloning... but also nanotechnology, brain research, information technology....

How can science increase the impact and social relevance of its creative work?
How can society determine whether and how it makes sense to innovate?

General Documents

Program

Science Analysis. Developments in Science. Human Dignity and New Humanity

Excelsior, 3 Dec 2007 - 09.00-10.40

Science Outreach. Businesses

Ambassadeur, 3 Dec 2007 - 11.20 - 13.00

Science Analysis. Ethical Aspects of Science

Excelsior, 3 Dec 2007 - 11.20 - 13.00

Science Outreach. Globalization

Ambassadeur, 3 Dec 2007 - 14.20 - 16.00

Science. Biotechnology and Health Care

Excelsior, 3 Dec 2007 - 14.20 - 16.00

Golden Keynote Session. The Personal Experience of Three Pioneers. Craig Venter. Ananda Chakrabarty. Ernst-Ludwig Winnacker

Excelsior, 3 Dec 2007 - 16.40 - 18.20

Science Outreach. Public Policy

Ambassadeur, 4 Dec 2007 - 09.00 - 10.40

Science. Nanotechnology

Excelsior, 4 Dec 2007 - 09.00 - 10.40

Science Outreach. Religious Traditions

Ambassadeur, 4 Dec 2007 - 11.20 - 13.00

Science. Security Research

Excelsior, 4 Dec 2007 - 11.20 - 13.00

Science Outreach. Media, Art and Literature

Ambassadeur, 4 Dec 2007 - 14.20 - 16.00

Science. Biotechnology and Environment

Excelsior, 4 Dec 2007 - 14.20 - 16.00

Science Analysis. Social Aspects of Science

Ambassadeur, 4 Dec 2007 - 16.40 - 18.20

Science. Information and Communication Technology

Excelsior, 4 Dec 2007 - 16.40 - 18.20

Science. Robotics

Ambassadeur, 5 Dec 2007 - 09.00 - 10.40

Science. Cognitive Sciences and Brain Research

Excelsior, 5 Dec 2007 - 09.00 - 10.40

Concluding Session

Excelsior, 5 Dec 2007 - 11.20 - 13.00

 

Practical

This meeting is over 

Venue
Hotel Metropole
31 Place de Brouckère
1000 Brussels
Belgium

Date
2-5 December 2007

Registration
The meeting is on invitation only.
No Onsite Registration 

Contact: 2007@InteractionForum.eu 

Scientific Committee
Guido Van Steendam, Leuven, chair
Mark Frankel, Washington DC
Maurizio Salvi, EC, Brussels
Balázs Guylás, Stockholm
Huanming Yang, Bejing