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SCIENCE SUMMIT 2024: 17 - 27 September, New York

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Monday, September 23
 

8:30am EDT

Hurdles to International Science Cooperation: Data Sharing & Management
Monday September 23, 2024 8:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Modern research generates massive amounts of raw data, metadata, and data products. Data management is a critical component of successful research networks, and by ensuring that data is appropriately collected, stored, and shared, researchers can conduct transparent, reproducible, high-quality research. At the international level, data management across collaborators is met with a fundamental barrier: variation in data management regulations, practices, and infrastructure; these practices have significant implications for data protection and research security.

The panel will bring together experts on team science working at the international scale funded through two international networking programs (US NSF AccelNet and EU-based EU COST). The programs are unique because they fund international networking activities, not research. These teams work across all UN SDGs, including astronomy, biodiversity, climate change, and sustainability. Panellists will comment on the barriers they face in data sharing/access/dissemination/storage/regulations, any solutions they have identified and implemented, and reflections on the need for data protection against data sharing to advance science. Institutions and professionals engaged in data sharing and management can bring another point of view and a managerial approach to data sharing to the table.
We aim to create synergies between all actors involved, share best practices, raise awareness about data sharing, and exchange and promote data management principles among researchers and society at large.


Agenda:
8:30-9: Networking breakfast
9-9:15 Intro to COST and data challenges from the program level 9:15-9:30 Intro to AccelNet and data challenges from the program level
9:30-10:30: COST and AccelNet PIs alternate, 10 minutes each on challenges and solutions
10:30-11: Break
11:00-noon: Moderated panel discussion
Speakers
avatar for Dr Elwin Reimink

Dr Elwin Reimink

Data and Impact Analysis Advisor, COST
avatar for Holly Wright

Holly Wright

European Projects Manager, CA18128: Saving European Archaeology from the Digital Dark Age
Dr. Holly Wright is Research Manager for the Archaeology Data Service, based at the University of York, UK. Her research focuses on the development of digital infrastructures for archaeological data, the digitisation of archaeological workflows, archaeological data management and... Read More →
avatar for Mak Saito

Mak Saito

BioGeoSCAPES
avatar for Abu Mansaray

Abu Mansaray

Peer2Peer
avatar for Kirsty Tinto (moderador)

Kirsty Tinto (moderador)

U.S. Antarctic Program Data Center
avatar for Kara Hoover

Kara Hoover

U.S. National Science Foundation
avatar for Katalin Alfoldi

Katalin Alfoldi

COST | European Cooperation in Science and Technology
avatar for Martin MOKROŠ

Martin MOKROŠ

Lecturer in Earth Observation, University College London
avatar for Jerome Grimplet

Jerome Grimplet

G17111: The Grapevine Genomics Encyclopedia: an innovative portal to integrate knowledge, resources and services for the grape scientific community and industry
avatar for Maura McLaughlin

Maura McLaughlin

The International Pulsar Timing Array
avatar for Convenor Allen Pope

Convenor Allen Pope

Program Manager, NSF
Monday September 23, 2024 8:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Science Summit venue (12th floor) 345 Park Avenue South, New York, NY, USA
 
Wednesday, September 25
 

4:00pm EDT

Powering resilient ecosystems and communities with science
Wednesday September 25, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Objective: Examining the role of science, technology and data in understanding the value of nature and how it underpins financial resilience in a world of risks, hazards and shocks. Developing a call to action for the scientific, development and insurance communities, as well as policymakers, to protect nature by harnessing insurance and risk transfer solutions and make science-backed financial resilience a reality for developing countries.

Introduction and Background
Climate change and nature loss threaten lives, employment, and economic growth, negatively impacting global financial resilience and investment flows. This Science Summit Event will explore how scientific advancements in data analytics, risk assessment, and predictive modelling, can be leveraged to develop insurance products that incentivize the protection of nature and investments in climate adaptation. Nature-related insurance solutions can also make a meaningful contribution to the delivery of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, which highlights the need for both private and public financial actors to explore innovative financing mechanisms to tackle biodiversity loss.

The event will convene senior speakers from the science, insurance and development communities to share expertise and insights on how the nexus of science, data and financial instruments are incentivizing the protection of nature, on which 50% of the global GDP is highly dependent.

The discussions will lead to actionable recommendations for how the science, insurance, and development communities can develop insurance solutions that incentivize the protection of nature and investments in climate adaptation, while building long-term financial resilience.

(The session will inform the forthcoming Financing for Development Summit (FfD4) which will take place in Seville, Spain on 30 June 2025)
Speakers
avatar for Merideth Randles

Merideth Randles

Principal, Consulting Actuary, Milliman
Merideth is a principal and consulting actuary with the Seattle office of Milliman. She joined the firm in 1995.Merideth has served as the lead actuarial Program Manager and key personnel under Milliman’s contracts with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Office of the Assistant... Read More →
avatar for Jan Kellett

Jan Kellett

UNDP Global and Corporate Lead on Insurance and Risk Finance
Jan leads UNDP’s work across insurance and risk finance including the creation of the Insurance and Risk Finance Facility. He co-chairs the IDF’s operational committee, is UNDP’s senior presentative to the InsuResilience Global Partnership, and co-created the Ocean Risk and... Read More →
avatar for Rowan Douglas

Rowan Douglas

CEO Climate Risk and Resilience, Howden
Rowan is the Howden Group CEO Climate Risk & Resilience. Previously he led the Climate and Resilience Hub (CRH) at WTW where he led the creation of the Insurance Development Forum (IDF) with the UN, World Bank and Industry Leaders and incubated the award-winning Coalition for Climate... Read More →
avatar for Julie McCarthy

Julie McCarthy

Co-CEO, NatureFinance
Julie is the Co-CEO of NatureFinance. She was founding co-director of the Open Society Foundations’ (OSF) Economic Justice Program, a $100 million per annum global grantmaking and impact investment program focused on issues of fiscal justice, workers’ rights, and corporate power... Read More →
avatar for Karina Whalley

Karina Whalley

Head of Public Sector Solutions, AXA Climate
Karina is the Head of Public Sector at AXA Climate, working with development institutions, investors and governments to spearhead adaptation, climate risk management and disaster risk financing tools. She represents AXA in the Insurance Development Forum which brings together the... Read More →
avatar for Magdalena Skipper, PhD.

Magdalena Skipper, PhD.

Nature Research (Publishing)
As Editor in Chief, Magdalena leads Nature’s magazine and research editorial teams. A geneticist by training, she has considerable editorial and publishing experience: having started in Nature Publishing Group in 2001, she was Chief Editor of Nature Reviews Genetics, Senior Editor... Read More →
avatar for Declan Kirrane

Declan Kirrane

Chairman and Managing Director of the Science Summit and Founder of ISC Intelligence
Declan is the Founder and Managing Director of ISC Intelligence in Science and holds prominent roles as the Chairman and Managing Director of both the Science Summit and the Africa Europe Science Collaboration Platform (AERAP). He is also a co-founder of Medicines for Future (MAF... Read More →
avatar for Lauren Carter

Lauren Carter

Deputy Team Lead & Head of Engagement Cluster
Lauren Carter is a climate finance specialist based in Geneva. Lauren is the IRFF deputy manager and leads the insurance investment workstream. Previously, Lauren was Director of Climate Finance Initiatives for a boutique advisory in Morocco and guided the government’s engagement... Read More →
Wednesday September 25, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Science Summit venue (2nd floor)
 
Thursday, September 26
 

3:00am EDT

[ONLY VIRTUAL] Empowering SMEs: Blockchain & AI for Sustainable Stakeholder Value
Thursday September 26, 2024 3:00am - 5:00am EDT
ZOOM: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4658217184?pwd=cjZLUEtRYVNRTTFDUytJWlFOaXNNdz09&omn=84113814541
ID: 4658217184
PASSCODE: 9aiNbZ1

Join us for an insightful panel session entitled Empowering SMEs: Blockchain & AI for Sustainable Stakeholder Value,” where we explore how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can effectively align with global sustainability efforts. This session is designed for SMEs who are eager to understand how cutting-edge technologies like blockchain and AI can revolutionize their business practices, drive value creation across all stakeholders, and position their businesses for success in a rapidly evolving world.

Our panel features experts with deep expertise in valuing intellectual capital in SMEs from The Areopa Group (a knowledge management organization funded by the EU), alongside blockchain and AI specialists who will share practical insights and strategies. These thought leaders will demonstrate how leveraging these technologies can help SMEs navigate complex global sustainability issues, making them not just participants but leaders in the transition to a more sustainable economy.

We’ll also be showcasing pioneering work with the Value Model—a comprehensive framework that empowers SMEs to measure, understand, and enhance value creation across all stakeholder groups. Whether you’re looking to attract investment, retain talent, or build stronger customer relationships, this session will provide you with actionable strategies to maximize your impact.

As we approach the post-SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) era, it is crucial for SMEs to adapt and thrive in a world increasingly focused on sustainability and long-term value creation. Our discussion will cover how SMEs can prepare for this future by embracing technologies that not only improve efficiency but also foster resilience and innovation in the face of existential challenges.

This session is more than just a discussion—it's a call to action for SME leaders who want to be at the forefront of change, creating increasing value for all key stakeholders. Join us to discover how you can empower your business to contribute to a sustainable, prosperous future for all.

Speakers:

- Prof. Philip Sugai, Director, Value Research Center, Doshisha University
- Dr. Maria Weir, Director, Applied Research Intellectual Capital and Product, The Areopa Group
- Prof. Yuriko Nakao, Associate Professor, Kansai University
- Kyle Barnes, CEO, Valuufy K.K.
- Dr. Hannah Jun, Director, Center for Global Social Responsibility (CGSR)
- Dr. Haruko Satoh, Senior Research Fellow, Value Research Center
Speakers
avatar for Philip Sugai

Philip Sugai

Director, Value Research Center, Doshisha University
Philip is the Director of the Value Research Center (VRC), Director of the Global MBA program and a Professor of Marketing at Doshisha University's Graduate School of Business.  He and his team at the Value Research Center have collected and analyzed more than 35 of the world's top... Read More →
avatar for Maria Weir

Maria Weir

VP Applied Research and Product Development, Areopa Group
Maria WeirMaria Weir is the Vice President of Applied Research, Innovation, and Product Development at Areopa, where she has led initiatives in Intellectual Capital (IC) management since 2010. Alongside her role at Areopa, she serves as a visiting professor at Solvay Management School... Read More →
avatar for Kyle Barnes

Kyle Barnes

CEO & Co-founder, Valuufy Inc.
We are not your grandmother's sustainability company! We are changing the way the economy measures and acts on sustainability at a fundamental level by measuring the impact an organization creates or destroys for its stakeholders.  I got my start in sustainability working to move... Read More →
Thursday September 26, 2024 3:00am - 5:00am EDT
Online

11:00am EDT

Supporting a positive and productive regional environment for Scientific Collaboration in the Arab World
Thursday September 26, 2024 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Working together towards a more open, knowledgeable Arab world

This session, convened by the Forum for Open Research in MENA (FORM), will provide a platform to address key themes, challenges and opportunities for fostering equitable and sustainable research ecosystems within the Arab states, and facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogue concerning the visibility of Arab voices and research within the global scientific community.
Themes under discussion will include:
  • Regional Goals and Priorities: A discussion of regional, national and institutional priorities with regards to the advancement of scientific research and scholarly communications models, with particular emphasis on ensuring the global visibility of Arab research and inclusion of Arab scientists in global discussions.
  • Equitable Access to Research: An exploration of the benefits and barriers to producing and accessing research outputs and data, and the strategies adopted by regional, national and institutional policymakers for improving accessibility and inclusivity.
  • Capacity Building: An examination of the skills and infrastructure needed to support the advancement of accessible and inclusive scholarly communications and scientific research models for the region, reflecting the particular needs and priorities of the Arab states.
  • Sustainability and Funding: An investigation of regional, national and institutional funding challenges, and potential sustainable financing models and initiatives for the Arab research communities.
Anticipated objectives include:
  • Enhanced awareness of the importance and benefits of Open Science for the Arab states activities amongst participants
  • Contributions to the development of actionable insights and recommendations for policymakers and institutions to support Open Science practices.
  • The development and strengthening of connections and partnerships among leading regional stakeholders – supporting the long-term growth of a collaborative Arab Open Science community.

Working together towards a more open, and knowledgeable Arab world

Agenda
11.00-11.15 Welcome Dr Emily Choynowski, Co-Founder & Director of Operations, FORM

11.15-11.30 Keynote His Excellency Dr Aram Mohammed Qadir, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research – Kurdistan Regional Government

11.30-11.45 Keynote Dr Faisal Mohamed Elabdli, Director General of the Libyan Authority for Scientific Research

11.45-12.25 Roundtable Building Capacities and Nurturing Collaborations: National and Regional Strategies for scientific advancement
Moderator: Kamran Kardan

12.25-1.00 Roundtable Ensuring Sustainability and Affordability: Accessible Research Infrastructures for the Arab World
Moderator: Dr Emily Choynowski

Roundtable Moderators
Dr Emily Choynowski, Co-Founder & Director of Operations, FORM
Kamran Kardan, CEO & Founder (Knowledge E Foundation), Co-Founder FORM

Round table Panellists
His Excellency Dr Aram Mohammed Qadir, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research – Kurdistan Regional Government
Dr Faisal Mohamed Elabdli, Director General of the Libyan Authority for Scientific Research
Dr. Hisham M. Sabir, the Executive Director of the Scientific Research Programs Office, Qatar Research, Development and Innovation Council
Dr Lamis Yahia Mohamed Elkheir, Co-director and Training Lead, African Reproducibility Network (AREN) and Senior Lecturer University of Khartoum, Sudan
Dr Mohammed Hussein Ahmed, Head of the Apparatus of Supervision and Quality Assurance, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research - Kurdistan Regional Government
Representative TBC, Association of Arab Universities
 

Speakers
avatar for HE. Prof. Amr. E. Salama

HE. Prof. Amr. E. Salama

Secretary General, Association of Arab Universities
Dr. Amr Ezzat Salama is a Professor of Structural Engineering in Helwan University, Egypt. He was the Counselor of The American University in Cairo. He was the focal point between the Egyptian Authorities and AUC Administration. Dr. Salama maintained excellent contacts with ministries... Read More →
avatar for Dr Emily Choynowski

Dr Emily Choynowski

Head of Publishing, Co-Founder and Director of Operations, Forum for Open Research in MENA (Convenor)
avatar for Kamran Kardan

Kamran Kardan

Founder of Knowledge E Foundation and Co-Founder Forum for Open Research in MENA (Moderator)
avatar for His Excellency Dr Aram Mohammed Qadir

His Excellency Dr Aram Mohammed Qadir

Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research – Kurdistan Regional Government (Keynote)
avatar for Professor Ahmed Hassan Fahal

Professor Ahmed Hassan Fahal

Vice-President of the Federation of Arab Scientific Research Councils, Professor of Surgery, The Mycetoma Research Centre, University of Khartoum
MBBS, FRCS, FRCSI, FRCS(Glas), FRCP(London)
avatar for Dr. Hisham M. Sabir

Dr. Hisham M. Sabir

Executive Director of the Scientific Research Programs Office, Qatar Research, Development and Innovation Council (Panelist)
avatar for Dr Lamis Yahia Mohamed Elkheir

Dr Lamis Yahia Mohamed Elkheir

Co-director and Training Lead, African Reproducibility Network (AREN) and Senior Lecturer University of Khartoum, Sudan (Panelist)
avatar for Dr Mohammed Hussein Ahmed

Dr Mohammed Hussein Ahmed

Head of the Apparatus of Supervision and Quality Assurance, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research - Kurdistan Regional Government (Panelist)
Thursday September 26, 2024 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
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