Imagine a world where all decision-makers, business leaders, researchers and citizens are empowered to harness the benefits of science and technology for all. Join the Geneva Science Diplomacy Week to make this happen for your country, your field, your organization and yourself!

Applications are now open for the fourth edition of the Geneva Science Diplomacy Week, to be held from 5-9 May 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland.

This transformative program offers an immersive learning and networking experience at the heart of the science and diplomacy ecosystem of International Geneva.

Learn about the latest insights on science anticipation from the GESDA Science Breakthrough Radar.

Discuss what they mean from a diplomatic, geopolitical, and societal standpoint.

Engage with key technology leaders and members of international organizations, diplomatic missions, and NGOs.

Gain the knowledge, skills, and mindsets needed to maximize opportunities not just for yourself, but as a champion for your region or institution.

Access the network and resources of the Global Curriculum for Anticipatory Leadership.

NEW! Anticipatory Leadership Training Champions track

For the 2025 edition, held under the theme “Anticipatory leadership for a world accelerated by science and technology,’ we are excited to introduce a new ‘Anticipatory Leadership Training Champions’ track for academic institutions, international organizations, public sector, corporates or non-profits to adopt the Global Curriculum for Anticipatory Leadership (GCAL), integrate content, tools and methodologies, and adapt it to local and audience needs across the globe.

Who is it aimed at?

The Geneva Science Diplomacy Week brings together leaders from the diplomatic and scientific communities, industry, NGOs and civil society to foster a common understanding of each other’s perspectives and empower them with the knowledge, tools, mindsets and networks to maximize the benefits of emerging science for all humanity.

Applications are invited from across all four GESDA communities — academic, diplomacy, impact, and citizens — and by those who are passionate about shaping the future of science and diplomacy in their respective regions, institutions, or sectors and want to design and deliver contextually relevant training to better prepare for a future accelerated by science and technology. This includes lead faculty, program designers, human resources professionals and educators just as leaders who seek to set the tone for their organizations.

Cost

3’400 CHF per participant

Includes:

• Tuition, all lectures, workshops and materials
• Exclusive guided tour of the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva (UNOG)
• Six nights hotel accommodation in central Geneva including breakfast (arrival Sunday May 4 – departure Saturday May 10)
• Welcome reception, Lake Geneva cruise, scheduled meals and all social activities
• Local transportation
• Welcome package
• Train-the-trainers materials package
• Official GESDA & UNITAR certificate of participation

Not included: airfare/transport to and from Geneva, non-scheduled meals and extras. GESDA provides scholarships on a case-by-case basis to applicants from low- and middle-income countries to ensure global diversity and inclusivity. More information is on the application form.

Click the “Visit Event” button below to see the full event description on the official website, and apply.

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