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Shaping a sustainable future: transformative technology at ÂÒÂ×Ðã

24 April 2023, 1:00 pm–6:30 pm

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Grand Challenge of Transformative Technology (GCTT) Working Group is hosting a public event at ÂÒÂ×Ðã on Monday 24 April (1-6:30 pm) at Object-Based Learning Lab (OBL Lab) and North Cloisters.

This event is free.

Event Information

Open to

ÂÒÂ×Ðã staff

Availability

Yes

Cost

Free

Organiser

Marina Chang

Location

North Cloisters
Gower Street
London
WC1E 6AE

This event is an integral part of theÌýGrand Challenges, Grand ImpactsÌýExhibition at ÂÒÂ×Ðã South Cloisters. The event aims to demonstrate a range of transformative technologies across ÂÒÂ×Ðã; discuss what value the GCTT adds to cross-disciplinary collaboration at ÂÒÂ×Ðã; and explore how GCTT can contribute to the evolved Grand Challenges Programme.

Registration will open at 1:00 pm in the North CloistersÌýwith talks and roundtable discussions taking place in the OBL Lab. You are welcome to join us for any or all of the programme as may suit your schedule (outline below).

Outline programme:

13:00 Registration (North Cloisters)
13:30 Short presentations (including opening remarks, OBL Lab)
14:45 Tea/Coffee break (North Cloisters)
15:15 Roundtable discussions (including closing remarks, OBL Lab)
16:45 - 18:30 Mini exhibition, interactive activities, food/drink reception, and networking (North Cloisters)

Confirmed speakers:

  • Prof. Marc-Olivier Coppens (Nature Inspired Engineering, Chemical Engineering)
  • Prof. Patty Kostkova (Digital Health, Faculty of Maths and Physical Sciences)
  • Prof. Diana Laurillard (ÂÒÂ×Ðã Knowledge Lab, IOE)
  • Prof. Jack Stilgoe (ÂÒÂ×Ðã Science and Technology Studies)
  • Prof. Robert Biel (ÂÒÂ×Ðã Bartlett Development Planning Unit)
  • Dr. Michael Sulu (ÂÒÂ×Ðã Biochemical Engineering) and Dr. Zoe Laughlin (ÂÒÂ×Ðã Institute of Making)

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