Exploring how innovation can help make the world a safer place 

What is the secret of innovation? How can you spark innovative thinking? How can you make a difference to global security?

Join us on 18 November for a deep dive into the impact that innovation can have on efforts to create a safer world.

The GCSP Innovation Day is an interactive online event during which you will experience dynamic discussions featuring senior practitioners from the innovation and international arenas.

You will also have a chance to win your seat at the 2022 Geopolitics and Global Futures Symposium.

Innovation Day will culminate with the awarding of the 2021 GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security.

Moderator:

• Dr Paul Vallet, GCSP Associate Fellow

Confirmed speakers:

• Ambassador Thomas Greminger, Director of the GCSP
• Professor Nayef Al-Rodhan, Head of the Geopolitics and Global Futures Programme

Programme:

15:00-16:45 – Seminar: Innovation and Security

Confirmed speakers:

• Dr Lennart Maschmeyer, Senior Researcher, Center for Security Studies (CSS), Zurich, Switzerland
  • Cybersecurity
• Dr Dominika Kunertova, Senior Researcher, Center for Security Studies (CSS), Zurich, Switzerland
  • Hypersonic Weapon Programmes
• Dr Neil Renic, Researcher, Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy (IFSH), Hamburg, Germany
  • Autonomous Weapons

16:45-17:00 – Break

17:00-18:00 – Prize Ceremony

Programme

Prize Draw: Get a chance to win your seat to the 2022 Geopolitics and Global Futures Symposium

Presentation of the 2021 GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security: discover the winners and find out what fuels their inspiration

This public event is brought to you by the GCSP’s Geopolitics and Global Futures Programme. It is open to everyone.