In a first for the Swiss National Science Foundation, the organisation has been invited to the World Economic Forum 2019. The SNSF will be addressing the topic of cybersecurity in the form of an "IdeaLab" consisting of brief presentations by scientists, followed by in-depth discussions in small groups. It will take place at the Congress Centre on 23 January 2019.
Angelika Kalt, SNSF director, emphasises the importance of facilitating interaction between talented researchers working in Switzerland and leading figures from business and politics. "It's not only a question of explaining how Swiss research contributes to better anticipating IT risks, but also of initiating a dialogue on converging interests between the academic world and society." On 24 January, she will take part in a multilateral discussion on Swiss science policy with the presidents and rectors of the leading Swiss academic institutions as well as with Guy Parmelin, Federal Councillor and head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research.
Legend: Represented by its director, Angelika Kalt (left), the SNSF has been invited to the World Economic Forum for the first time. The SNSF will be hosting a discussion on cybersecurity with researchers Myriam Dunn Cavelty, Srdjan Capkun and Carmela Troncoso.