FUTURE FORUM 2024
Washington, D.C. - October 31
Welcome to the FUTURE FORUM, where ideas converge, innovation thrives, and the future unfolds.
Continuing the legacy of the German Center for Research and Innovation (DWIH) New York’s FUTURE FORUM series, our 2024 event fosters global dialogue at the intersection of science, diplomacy, and technology. This year’s theme, “Science Diplomacy in an Era of Technological Disruption”, invites you to explore how AI, biotechnology, and other advancements are reshaping international relations.
The FUTURE FORUM is more than a conference - it’s a dynamic platform for collaboration and visionary thinking. We delve into science diplomacy through three key sections:
Concepts, Actors & Networks: Examining the role of diplomacy in shaping scientific agendas and navigating ethical and global cooperation issues.
Cases: Analyzing real-world applications of science diplomacy in fields like AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology.
Future Prospects: Exploring how emerging technologies can address global challenges and influence future international relations.
By uniting scholars, policymakers, and practitioners, the FUTURE FORUM aims to inspire and chart a course towards a more interconnected and innovative world. Join us in harnessing the transformative potential of science diplomacy to build a sustainable future.
The FUTURE FORUM
Each year German and American thought leaders from academia, the public and private sectors convene to exchange perspectives, find collaborators and determine a collective path toward a progressive future. The first FUTURE FORUM was held in 2019 in Brooklyn on the topic of artificial intelligence. In 2020, the forum was held virtually focusing on cities and climate. In 2021, a hybrid FUTURE FORUM in Chicago centered on societies in transition and effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022 and 2023, the FUTURE FORUM took place in Manhattan. In 2022, it revolved around sustainable fashion. In 2023, the conference participants focused on resilience in its various forms.