New Horizons for Science Diplomacy

Colloque de clôture du programme H2020 « InsSciDE – Inventing a shared Science Diplomacy for Europe »

Jeudi 23 juin 2022  :
Maison de la Recherche, Sorbonne Université
28 rue Serpente, Paris 6^e

et Amphithéâtre Richelieu, Sorbonne Université
17 Rue De La Sorbonne, Paris 5^e

Vendredi 24 juin :
Unesco
7 place de Fontenoy, Paris 7^e

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Programme

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Jeudi 23 juin – Matinée

Maison De La Recherche, Sorbonne Université
28 Rue Serpente, Paris 6^e

Pathways to a shared science diplomacy for Europe : From InsSciDE to the EU SD Alliance

In a highly interactive format, participants explore the most pressing issues in science diplomacy and possible tools and solutions, alongside experts from InsSciDE, the EU Science Diplomacy Alliance, as well as from the vast field of science diplomacy practice.

9.15–9.30 : Welcome and Introduction
Professor Pascal Griset,Coordinator of InsSciDE

9.30–10.30 : Session A (3 parallel sessions) 
Key theoretical concepts for science diplomacy : In search of the 4th dimension

• Power asymmetries ; instrumental relations or co-shaping of science and diplomacy ?
• Diplomatic objects, infrastructure and materiality
• Sociotechnical imaginaries

10:30–11:00 : Coffee break

11.00–12.00 : Session B (3 parallel sessions)
Science diplomacy in action

• Science diplomacy for EU Missions and Global Challenges
• Competence building within science diplomatic communities
• Wartime science diplomacy : Break or continue relations ?

12.00–12.30 : Plenary debate

Participants reconvene in plenary and debate findings on science diplomacy concepts, practical challenges and action steps.

12.30–14.30 : Lunch

After a buffet lunch onsite, the Richelieu Amphitheater (10-minute walk).

Jeudi 23 juin – Après-midi

Amphithéâtre Richelieu, Sorbonne Université
17 Rue De La Sorbonne, Paris 5^e

14.30–14.45 : Welcome Address
Professor Nathalie Drach Temam, President of Sorbonne Université

14.45–15.45 : Showcase : InsSciDE Success Stories and Legacy

15.45–16.15 : Coffee break

16.15–17.30 : Practical futures for science diplomacy : InsSciDE perspective(s)

• Angela Schindler-Daniels, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Past Co-Chair EU SD Alliance
• Jan-Marco Müller, European External Action Service (EEAS)
• Norbert Hounkonnou, Network of African Science Academies (NASAC)
• Peter McGrath, The World Academy of Sciences (UNESCO-TWAS), InterAcademy Partnership (IAP)

17.30–18.00 : Conclusion of Day 1

• Maria Cristina Russo, Director for Global Approach & International Cooperation in Research & Innovation in DG Research and Innovation (pre-recorded)
• Claire Giry, Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation

Vendredi 24 juin – Matinée

UNESCO
7 place de Fontenoy, Paris 7^e

8.30–9.30 : Breakfast and Digital Exhibition of Case Studies

9.30–10.00 : Welcome and Introduction

10.00–10.30 : Inventing a shared Science Diplomacy for Europe : InsSciDE Offerings and Conclusions

• Pascal Griset InsSciDE Coordinator
• Claire Mays InsSciDE Executive Director
• Leonard Laborie InsSciDE Deputy Coordinator

10:30-11:00 : Coffee break

11:00-12.30 : Open Science, Multilingualism and Inclusivity : New Dimensions for Science Diplomacy

• Alain Schuhl, Director General for Science, CNRS
• Catherine Bréchignac, French Academy of Sciences and the French Academy of Technologies
• Janne Pölönen, Federation of Finnish Learned Societies ; Helsinki Initiative on Multilingualism in Scholarly Communication
• Norbert Hounkonnou, Network of African Science Academies (NASAC) ; University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin
• Tania Eulalia Martinez-Cruz (to be confirmed), Indigenous Peoples Food Systems and Water Expert, FAO

12.30–12.45 : Beyond InsSciDE : An Alliance for Science Diplomacy

• Elke Dall (to be confirmed), Centre for Social Innovation Vienna (ZSI), First Alliance Chair
• Pascal Griset, CNRS, Current Alliance Co-Chair
• Claire Mays, Symlog, Current Alliance Co-Chair
• Luk van Langenhove , Free University of Brussels (UVB), Incoming Alliance Chair

12.45–13.00 : Conclusion of the Conference