Forum Debate: Betting on Moon Shots

June 26, 2016
12:00–13:00 (Asia/Shanghai time zone)

About this session

From asteroid mining to Hyperloop transport, companies are promoting futuristic technologies. Is the revival of corporate-led research helping or hindering scientific progress? This session is part of the Forum Debate series on today’s dilemmas in science, technology and innovation. Simultaneous interpretation in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese This session is webcast live.

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