Full details are available on the Royal Academy of Engineering's event page.
From 1 to 2 July 2021, our association and the Royal Academy of Engineering will host a joint flagship event focused on foresight and strategic recommendations taking place exclusively online. This event is organised by our joint Task Force Key Technologies.
The event takes place on 1 July 2021 from 13:00 to 17:00 UK time and on 2 July 2021 from 13:00 to 17:00 UK time.
Conference highlights
In line with the overall aim of Work Plan 2020 and 2021 to shape knowledge societies in Europe and beyond for a sustainable future, and in the light of our association’s 30th anniversary, this conference will explore trends in key technologies for the 30 next years, and their implications for universities of science and technology today.
In these rapidly changing times, foresight is an important tool for universities and decision-makers to adapt their strategic positioning. The focus of this event is thus on foresight - imagine a desired future for science and technology, and learning and teaching in 2050 - combined with strategic recommendations - how should we act now to ensure this desired future comes true?
The joint Task Force Key Technologies has developed four themes related to sustainability and science & technology: (i) Healthy Society in 30 years, (ii) Safe, Secure and Equitable Society in 30 years, (iii) Net Zero World in 30 years; and (iv) Envisioning Learning & Teaching in 30 years.
Each theme will feature renowned panelists who will each give an opening intervention followed by structured panel discussion led by a task force member.
Following agreement with our partner host the Royal Academy of Engineering and in line with our association’s Covid-19 approach, this event will take place fully online.
Contact our Senior Advisor for Research & Innovation Mattias Björnmalm for more information.