Convergence Series 2024 Event 3 - The Future is Biological
Event description
Synthetic biology, biosensors, biocomputing, biodiversity loss, food security, pandemics … understanding and responding to the biological world is a pressing concern, and our futures are inextricably linked with advances in the biological sciences.
Join us at The Future is Biological, a Convergence Series event, to explore the intersection of biology, defence, and national security.
Leading South Australian researchers and industry experts will share their ground-breaking work, offering practical insights and real-world applications.
Whether you are in government, a researcher, or an industry professional, this event is designed to spark conversations and help you forge transdisciplinary collaborations.
Speakers for the evening are:
- Professor Mark Hutchinson, Co-chair SABRE Alliance
- RaviTeja Duggeneni, ResearchSat
- Associate Professor Jenny Mortimer, ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space
- Dr Axel Bender, Operating in CBRN Environments, StarShot Leader, DSTG
VENUE
The Cumberland Arms
The Cumberland Room, Level 1 (via stairs), 205 Waymouth Street, Adelaide SA 5000
PROGRAM
17:30 - Arrival
18:00 - Presentations
18:30 - Questions/Discussion
19:00 - Food and Networking
20:30 - Finish
BACKGROUND READING
Defence drives nationwide biotechnology alliance: Defence drives nationwide biotechnology alliance | DST
Synthetic Biology and National Security: Risks and Opportunities Synthetic Biology and National Security: Risks and Opportunities (PART 1 of 2) (csis.org)
Summary of NATO’s Biotechnology and Human Enhancement Technologies Strategy NATO - Official text: Summary of NATO's Biotechnology and Human Enhancement Technologies Strategy, 12-Apr.-2024
The Bio Revolution: Innovations transforming economies The Bio Revolution: Innovations transforming economies, societies, and our lives | McKinsey
Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity
