The GoNano Online Conference on Responsiveness to Societal Needs and Values in Nanotechnologies and Beyond
During the last 3 years, the GoNano project (Governing nanotechnologies through societal engagement) established a co-creation methodology to show how engagement of citizens and stakeholders could increase responsiveness to societal needs and values in nanotechnology. Pilots in three countries (NL, CZ and ES) focused on future applications in the health, food and energy sectors.
In this conference, we want to present:
- Experiences with increasing responsiveness to societal needs and values in research and innovation.
- Testimonials from participants in the pilots. We will hear from citizens, industry and research organisations.
- Policy recommendations to increase motivation and opportunities for researchers and innovators to work with societal stakeholders and citizens in early stages of innovation.
- Training materials for researchers to set up co-creation projects and living lab environments.
- Discussion on the potential of including reflection on the role of gender, diversity and culture in innovation processes and projects.
The GoNano Online Conference on:
Responsiveness to Societal Needs and Values in Nanotechnologies and Beyond
Session 1 | Strengthening inclusive co-creation moving towards HorizonEurope, 29 October 2020 at 1-4 PM
Session 2 | How to co-create – experiences and tools, 5 November 2020 at 1-4 PM
Session 3 | Practicing societal engagement in research and innovation, 12 November 2020 at 1-4 PM
PRACTICAL INFORMATION: Platform
Strengthening inclusive co-creation moving towards HorizonEurope
THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER AT 1-4 PM
THE GONANO EXPERIENCE: INCLUSIVENESS AND ENGAGEMENT
Opening – Outcomes and recommendations for strengthening co-creation moving from H2020 towards HorizonEurope
- Nicholas Deliyanakis, DPhil, Head of Sector, Economic and Social Transitions, European Commission, DG Research & Innovation
- Lise Bitsch, PhD, GoNano Coordinator, Senior Project Manager, The Danish Board of Technology Foundation
Hosted by The Danish Board of Technology Foundation
GENDER AND DIVERSITY IN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Talk – The GoNano experience with introducing reflections on gender and diversity in co-creation exercises
- Anna Lönnroth Sjödén, PhD, Head of Healthy Lives Unit, European Commission, DG Research and Innovation
Hosted by The European Institute of Women’s Healthhttps://eurohealth.ie/
SESSION 2
How to co-create – experiences and tools
THURSDAY 5 NOVEMBER AT 1-4 PM
EXPERIENCES AND TESTIMONIALS FROM CITIZENS, RESEARCH AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TAKING PART IN THE GONANO PILOTS
Interviews – The GoNano pilot partners and involved stakeholders share their experiences with the co-creation process
- To be confirmed
Hosted by RMIT Europe, De Proeffabriek, Technology Centre CAS and University of Twente
SESSION 3
Practicing societal engagement in research and innovation
THURSDAY 12 NOVEMBER AT 1-4 PM
SUPPORTING AND PRACTICING RESPONSIVENESS TO SOCIETAL NEEDS AND VALUES IN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Round table – Presentation of the GoNano White Papers and discussion on societal engagement embeddedness in research and innovation, challenges and policy recommendations with a point of departure in experiences from European Technology Platforms and Networks
- Nicholas Deliyanakis, DPhil, Head of Sector, Economic and Social Transitions, European Commission, DG Research & Innovation
- Wim Sinke, PhD, Principal Scientist Solar Energy, TNO Energy Transition, and on the GoNano Advisory Panel
- Ana Maria Rincon, PhD, Senior Scientific Officer, FIP Unit / Repro Department, European Food and Safety Authority
- Andrej Kobe, Policy Officer –Sustainable Chemicals, European Commission, DG Environmen
- TBC, Nanopharma
- TBC, Unit F4 – Materials for Tomorrow, European Commission, DG Research & Innovation
Hosted by The Danish Board of Technology Foundation
