Wednesday 21 January, 09:30 -10:45 Swipe Left on Reality AI is fundamentally reshaping human communication, work and knowledge. We are gaining efficiency and personalization while surrendering privacy, fragmenting attention and losing the ability to distinguish real from artificial. As AI platforms incre asingly mediate how people connect and understand the world, how do we design and govern these systems to amplify human connection and agency rather than erode them? Wednesday 21 January, 12:30 -13:45 Understanding Quantum Reality Quantum technologies are rapidly moving from theory to reality. As research progresses, the scientific community faces growing challenges in scalability, standardization, and ethical governance. How can researchers, educators, and policymakers build th e knowledge frameworks and interdisciplinary collaborations needed to guide these transformative technologies responsibly? Wednesday 21 January, 18:30 -19:45 The Fragile Future of Antibiotics Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is already undermining modern medicine. As superbugs evolve faster than new treatments can be developed, once -manageable infections are becoming harder to cure, threatening everything from surgery to cancer care. How can we ensure global access to life- saving antibiotics while preserving their effectiveness for generations to come? Thursday 22 January, 09:30- 10:45 Beyond Earth – The Next Space Race Some 65 years ago, the first human ventured into space. What was once the domain of governments is now increasingly shared with private companies, reshaping the landscape. As missions push towards the moon, Mars and beyond, questions of ownership, accessibility and sustainability grow more urgent. In this new space race, how do we balance discovery with responsibility? Thursday 22 January, 12:30-13:45 Agricultura l Evolution The global food system is under mounting st rain. Feeding a growing population amid cli mate disruption, resource scarci ty and nutritional inequality demands transformation. As i nnovations in farming, ingredients and supply chain m ove from theory to practice, the challenge is to scale solutions that are both people- and planet-p ositive. How can collective action turn proven approaches into wide spread change, bu ilding food systems that expand consum er choices, sustain farmers and restore the planet’s balance? Thursday 22 Janu ary, 17:30-18:30 Art Session Session topic to be confirmed

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