The Purpose of Science

January 23, 2025
09:00–09:45 (Europe/Amsterdam time zone)

About this session

From the development of Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to life-saving vaccines, the history of innovation shows that fundamental science plays a critical role. With AI tools rapidly transforming data-driven science and industry research funding outpacing academic spending, what is the outlook for fresh directions in scientific explorations?

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Speakers

RH
Richard Hatchett
Chief Executive Officer
Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness and Innovations (CEPI)
MH
Michael Hengartner
President
ETH Board
ML
Maria Leptin
President
European Research Council
MT
Max Tegmark
Professor
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

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