16 & 17 May
VKU forum
Invalidenstraße 91 10115 Berlin
The Next 100 Symposium, a conference bringing together leaders and experts across various disciplines, has served as a platform for fostering open discussion on global challenges since its inception. The inaugural Next 100 Symposium in the fall of 2018 commemorated the centenary of the First World War's end. Inspired by a spirit of rebuilding trust and stability from the ruins of post-war Europe, we sought to shift from crisis-driven language, exploring how science, technology, and open, cross-disciplinary dialogue could transcend the darkening global horizons. The past six years did not offer much optimism in this regard. The COVID-19 pandemic acted as a global accelerator, exacerbating underlying social, economic, and political issues, while also introducing many new ones. True to the original ethos of the Next 100, we reject the notion of deepening disorder, mistrust, and polarization as the "new normal." The 2024 Berlin edition aims to identify realistic, actionable paths forward, particularly in the context of the upcoming European parliamentary elections and the upcoming European Commission.
Global and Social Disorder and Mistrust:
The dynamics of global disintegration, including technological shifts and the oscillation between cooperative and less cooperative international frameworks, contribute to political and commercial fragmentation.
Future of Energy and Climate Actions:
Strategic realignments in global energy, emphasizing climate change adaptation, sustainability, social justice, and the impact of innovative energy technologies.
Future of Commercial Order and Globalization:
Europe's quest for economic sovereignty, balancing open trade with geopolitical pressures, strategic vulnerabilities, and navigating an increasingly selective global trade environment.
Future of Security, Defence, and Military Affairs:
The intersections of defense strategies, technological interdependence, and geopolitical fragmentation in shaping future security policies.
Role of Science and Technology in Addressing Challenges:
The importance of fundamental science in the era of commercialization and the pivotal role of technology in overcoming societal and political challenges.
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Initiatives:
A realistic integration of ESG into the business world over the past two decades, focusing on practical impacts on business strategies, operations, and stakeholder engagement for accountability and transparency.
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Edward Wilson-Smythe, AlixPartners
Jim Balsillie, former CEO of RIM - Blackberry, founder CIGI & BSIA
Theresa Kushner, Head of NTT Data, Datavangelist
Frederick Bordy, former Director of Technology, CERN
Claudia May Del Pozo, Executive Director of C Minds' Eon Resilience Lab
Nestor Maslej, Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI (HAI)
