World Economic Forum's “Davos Agenda” 2021
25 - 29 January 2021
9.30 - 19.00
Virtual event
WEF
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Thursday 28 January
08:30 - 09:00 CET | “Improving Science Literacy”


WATCH SESSION

  • Jean-Pierre BOURGUIGNON, ERC President
  • Magdalena SKIPPER, Editor-in-Chief of Nature
  • Sho TSUJI, Assistant Professor and Principal Investigator at University of Tokyo and World Economic Forum Young Scientist 2020.

Moderated by Fabiola GIANOTTI , Director-General of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva, and Member of the Board of Trustees of the World Economic Forum.

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the vital role of science in society and also revealed the need to improve public understanding of evaluating evidence, risk and uncertainty. Join this exclusive expert briefing on the global implications of the COVID-19 crisis and the road ahead.

The “Davos Agenda” can be followed on the WEF’s digital channels (#DavosAgenda).

The Davos Agenda is a pioneering mobilisation of global leaders to shape the principles, policies and partnerships needed in the challenging new context of the pandemic. The week of programming will be dedicated to helping leaders choose innovative and bold solutions to stem the pandemic and drive a robust recovery over the next year.

Contact: Madeleine Drielsma, Press Advisor to the ERC President