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The STS forum (Science and Technology in Society forum) will hold its 21st Annual Meeting from October 6 to 8, 2024, at the Kyoto International Conference Center. This forum brings together a diverse group of opinion leaders, including 11 Nobel laureates, leading scientists, science and technology ministers, corporate executives, research institute leaders, university presidents, and influential media leaders and thought-leaders from around the world. Participants will engage in cross-border and interdisciplinary discussions on the challenges and directions of science and technology, with a focus on humanity’s long-term future,100 to 500 years ahead.

 

Dates: Sunday, October 6, to Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Venue: Kyoto International Conference Center (ICC Kyoto), Kyoto, Japan

Participation: By invitation only

Language: English

 

This year, over 200 selected discussion leaders from various countries will speak at 10 plenary sessions and 24 concurrent sessions. These include four AI-focused panels: "Lights and Shadows of AI," "AI for Health," "AI in Education," and "AI Ethics and Regulation." Other plenary sessions will cover topics, including "Path to Sustainability," "Basic Science, Innovation and Policy," and "Science and Technology for Business." The concurrent sessions will be organized around: energy, climate crisis, science and technology education, green technologies, and quantum science and technologies. Last year's annual meeting attracted approximately 1,500 participants from over 80 countries, regions, and international organizations.

 

For more details, please refer to the attached program and our forum website https://www.stsforum.org/kyoto2024/.

Scenes from last year:
2023 Opening Plenary Session
2023 Plenary Session : "Lights and Shadows of AI"

 

 

The STS forum (Science and Technology in Society forum), a non-profit organization founded in 2004, aims to provide a unique platform for the world’s top leaders to unite and discuss how to deal with science and technology issues from a long-term perspective for the future of humankind. 

 

Please download Media Accreditation Request form at https://www.stsforum.org/media/ and email the duly filled file to public_relations@stsforum.org

 

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 5:00 pm (Japan Standard Time)