Geneva Science
Diplomacy
Anticipation Summit

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The Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipation Summit is the leading global platform where science meets diplomacy to drive impactful change. Held annually in Geneva since 2021, the GESDA Summit convenes 1000+ scientists, diplomats, policymakers, innovators, executives and citizens to explore how cutting-edge advancements can address humanity’s most pressing challenges. From quantum computing and neurotechnology to climate action and global health, the Summit fosters high-level dialogue and strategic collaborations that transform breakthrough science into real-world solutions. 

The 2025 Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipation Summit

The 2025 Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipation Summit will be held from 15-17 October 2025 at CERN.

  • How can scientific collaboration be maintained amid rising geopolitical tensions?
  • What mechanisms can strengthen international cooperation on biodiversity loss, ocean governance, and geoengineering?
  • Can diplomacy prevent an arms race in dual-use technologies?


The 5th edition of the Summit will address these questions and much more.
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