Science and technology are playing an increasingly central role in shaping Europe’s geopolitical position, security landscape and strategic autonomy. In this context, science diplomacy has moved to the forefront of policy debates, raising critical questions about how openness, shared values and security considerations can be balanced in international research cooperation.
The IGLO OPEN event “Science Diplomacy and Security at the Intersection of Knowledge, Power and Values” is inspired by several recent and ongoing developments, including the Science Diplomacy Conference held in Copenhagen, the designation of science diplomacy as one of the key research priority of the upcoming Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union, and the preparations for FP10, the next EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation. Taken together, these developments underline the timeliness and strategic relevance of science diplomacy in the current European and global context. It also offers an opportunity to discuss and reflect together on how universities and the wider research community are shaping the future of science diplomacy.
A networking lunch will follow the seminar.
Agenda
10:00 – 10:30 Doors Open and Registration
10:30 – 10:45 Opening Remarks
- Kristel Oitmaa and Dr. Carmen Kivistik, Estonian Research Council Brussels Office
- H.E. Katrin Juhandi, Ambassador, Deputy Permanent Representative of Estonia to the EU
10:45 – 11:10 Keynote Address
- Dr. Riin Tamm, Vice-Rector for Research, Estonian Academy of Security Sciences
11:10 – 11:30 Keynote Address
- Jan Marco Müller, Team Leader, Global Approach, Multilateral Dialogue and Science Diplomacy, DG Research and Innovation, European Commission
11:30 – 12:15 Panel Discussion “When Research Security Meets Science Diplomacy: The Role of Universities and the Research Community”
- Panellists:
- (Moderator) Dr. Carmen Kivistik, Estonian Research Council Brussels Office
- Dr. Riin Tamm, Vice-Rector for Research, Estonian Academy of Security Sciences
- Jan Marco Müller, Team Leader, DG Research and Innovation, European Commission
- Eric Piaget, Science Diplomacy Coordinator, EUTOPIA European University; Researcher, United Nations University – CRIS
- Loizos Solomou, Research, Innovation and Space Policy Attaché, Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU (tbc)
12:15–12:30 Closing Remarks
- Eric Piaget, Science Diplomacy Coordinator, EUTOPIA European University; Researcher, United Nations University – CRIS
12:30–13:30 Networking Lunch
Please make sure to register by 4 February, but don’t hesitate to do it already today via the REGISTRATION LINK.
Entry upon for registered participants with ID card/passport only.
For further information please email kristel.oitmaa@etag.ee / carmen.kivistik@etag.ee, Liaison Officers, Estonian Research Council in Brussels.
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Kristel Oitmaa & Carmen Kivistik
Liaison Officers
Estonian Research Council Brussels Office
www.etag.ee
+372 5228877