News Update: 2024 Research Topics Announced

Identifying breakthroughs for humankind

Rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence present new opportunities and risks for society.

How we work

Understand risks

We convene discussions with a range of stakeholders to raise and rank emerging risks that have the potential to have asymmetric impact on society and our way of life.

Identify interventions

We survey new technologies, innovations, and ideas that have the potential to mitigate the emerging risks. We work closely with the people behind these breakthroughs.

Propose solutions

We publish our findings and concept papers in order to bring more attention and public understanding of the emerging risks and their paired breakthrough solutions.

Healthcare

Advancing medical treatments, improve patient outcomes, and enhance overall public health.

Energy

Exploring cleaner, more equitable and affordable sources of energy, technologies, and techniques.

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Key research areas in focus for 2024

Material Science

Developing new materials with unique properties for applications that improve quality of life for society.

Education

New methods, tools, and programs to improve learning outcomes and promote lifelong learning.

Agenda

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Welcome and Introduction

14:15

Hire slow, fire fast

This is an old concept in business that you should hire slow and fire quickly. It means that you should take your time when bringing someone into your organization. On the flip-side, if it's not working out, let the person go without delay.

Panel discusion: Calvin Howards & Richard Alonderbridge

Evaluating leaders: what is a good leader and how do we know it?

Effective leaders inspire and empower their team members to become the best they can be, as well as achieve common goals. But how do you define a good leader? What are their universal traits and skills that ensure their success?

Panel discusion: Nicolle Zagrebbing & Robert Clarisson