Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Maison de la paix, Petal 2, Auditorium A2, Chemin Eugène-Rigot 2, 1202 Geneva
Join us on 20 November for a deep dive into the impact that innovation can have to create a safer world. The GCSP Innovation Night is an interactive event during which you will experience dynamic discussions featuring senior practitioners from the innovation and international arena.
You will also get a chance to win your seat to the 2020 Geopolitics and Global Futures Symposium.
The event will culminate with the awarding of the 2019 GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security.
| 17:45-18:15 | Networking Cocktail Reception |
| 18:15-18:25 | Welcome speech by Ambassador Christian Dussey, Director of the Geneva Centre for Security Policy |
| 18:25-18:35 | Introductory remarks by Professor Nayef Al-Rodhan, Head of GCSP's Geopolitics and Global Futures and Honorary Fellow of St Antony's College, University of Oxford |
| 18:35-18:50 | Keynote speech: Dr Amandeep Singh Gill, Leader of the International Digital Health & AI Research Collaborative, will address “Governance of Emerging Technologies to Mitigate Negative Security Consequences" |
| 18:50-18:55 | Prize Draw: Your chance to win your seat to the 2020 Geopolitics and Global Futures Symposium - 1st Prize: Free seat to the three modules of the Symposium (value CHF 1’200) - 2nd Prize: Free seat to two modules of the Symposium (value CHF 1’000) - 3rd Prize: Free seat to one module of the Symposium (value CHF 500) |
| 18:55-19:15 | Award Ceremony - Presentation of the 2019 GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security - Meet the winners and ask them questions during the live Q&A session Check out our Prize page for more information about the competition and the previous winners. |
Our Mistress of Ceremonies and Host will be Ms Ashley Müller.
- Interact with senior practitioners and experts from the innovation and international arenas
- Meet the winners of the 2019 GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security and find out what fuels their inspiration
- Get a chance to win your seat to the 2020 Geopolitics and Global Futures Symposium
Please note that the ceremony will be held in English. A photographer and a videographer will be capturing the event. If you do not wish to appear on camera, please let a member of staff know when you arrive.