Ministry of Science
and Higher Education

Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipation Summit (GESDA)

The event brought together approximately a thousand participants. Among them were scientists, policymakers, diplomats, innovators and leaders from various fields who debated the latest developments in science and technology. The main purpose of the meeting was to discuss the use of the latest scientific advances to meet the global challenges of today’s world.

Participants had the opportunity to hear presentations by world-class experts, who made predictions for the coming years. The summit was concluded with the Digital Security Report, co-authored by Mirosław Kutyłowski – head of the NASK-PIB Cryptology Department.

Topics included synthetic biology, space science and quantum computing, among others. The event also featured interactive discussions with decision-makers on the impact of disruptive technologies on the future of societies and the planet as well as workshop sessions to foster innovation in areas such as quantum technologies and neurotechnologies.

Panel discussion “Democratizing Science Literacy”

During the Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipation Summit, Deputy Minister Andrzej Szeptycki took part in a panel discussion on the democratization of scientific knowledge, which discussed the global expansion of access to science. The theme was the need to increase scientific awareness and education among societies so that citizens can better understand and participate in decision-making on technological development.

The Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Science and Higher Education spoke, among other matters, about the need to build bridges between science and society. He stressed that the popularization of knowledge is crucial so that citizens have the tools to make informed use of modern technologies, and are able to participate in the debate on their future.

“Nowadays, scientific and technological developments, especially in the context of widespread access to social media and artificial intelligence, paradoxically contribute to weakening the position of science. This is particularly pursued by domestic populists and external sources of disinformation. Therefore, we must take systematic measures to make science accessible, attractive, understandable and trustworthy to the public,” stressed Deputy Minister Andrzej Szeptycki.