When: Wednesday 24 April 2024, 12.00 – 17.00 drinks afterwards
Where: TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
This year’s theme: Navigating Transitions
How can science and education contribute to navigating societal transitions during challenging times? In times of increasing socio-economic and environmental challenges, interdisciplinary research and education can play a pivotal role in finding solutions to these complex issues.
Confirmed: First keynote speaker Roman Krznaric
Roman Krznaric is a social philosopher who writes about the power of ideas to create change. His latest book is the international bestseller The Good Ancestor: How to Think Long Term in a Short-Term World. Particularly known for his work on empathy and long-term thinking, his writings have been widely influential amongst political and ecological campaigners, education reformers, social entrepreneurs and designers.
Roman Krznaric is going to introduce an altering mindset based on the concept of the ‘Good Ancestor’ that encourages forward-thinking actions. His philosophy prompts us to contribute to a sustainable and inclusive future through collaborative efforts across diverse fields of knowledge.
Programme outline in three tracks
Track 1: Integrating Circularity with Digital Ingenuity
The Institute for a Circular Society (i4CS) emphasizes the complexity of transitioning to a circular society and highlights the value of digital tools, including digital twinning and augmented reality, in facilitating this shift. In this track, we will explore how these tools can be utilized in designing circular solutions for sectors, such as hospitals or regional food systems, addressing issues of data origin, accessibility, and potential divides between users and non-users.
Track 2: Empowering Healthier Communities Through Collaboration
The Institute for Preventive Health (i4PH) track addresses health challenges in the Netherlands, featuring inspiring speakers and two workshops on ‘Nurturing healthy lifestyles’ and ‘Future frontiers in health’, involving AI innovations and Living Technologies
Track 3: Competences for Transitions
TransitionTransitions are messy. Embracing the uncertain and sometimes chaotic nature of transitions, we discover the importance of developing new skills and competences. In this track, the Centre for Unusual Collaborations and our Education Programme invites you on an experiential journey. Let’s explore together how to learn, enhance, and apply future competences in our daily work.
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