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Established in 2022, this immersive programme equips decision-makers in science, diplomacy and business with the anticipatory knowledge, tools, and networks to navigate the intersection of science, diplomacy, and global governance. This annual event provides a platform for exploring how scientific breakthroughs can be anticipated and leveraged for the benefit of society in a world accelerated by science and technology.
Analyze how scientific discoveries in 5, 10 and 25 years will translate into new industries, governance frameworks, business opportunities, and societal benefits.
Experience the Anticipatory Leadership Lab simulation methodology and learn how to integrate science anticipation into institution’s strategies, policies and partnerships.
Join our global community of practice of 2000+ leaders across science, diplomacy, policy, business and civil society who are translating science anticipation into action.
This programme is designed for mid-to-senior career professionals committed to shaping the future of science, policy, and diplomacy within their regions and institutions.
Hosted at the historic Palais des Nations, the day begins with an immersion into the heart of international diplomacy. The programme introduces the fundamentals of anticipatory science diplomacy, offering a framework to map the interface between science, policy, and business
The day focuses on the practical application of emerging technologies through immersive simulations and data-driven tools. Participants engage in a simulations excercise to navigate future ethical and geopolitical scenarios.
This day focuses on the leadership skills and strategic foresight required to manage global security risks. Participants engage in interactive workshops on strategic anticipation, moving from theoretical future-scanning to concrete policy action.
CERN day explores the practical application of science diplomacy within a major international research infrastructure. Participants engage with senior leaders to understand how fundamental research and open science serve as a bridge for global cooperation. It includes a field visit to CERN's experiments.
The final day focuses on synthesizing the week’s insights into individual and collective action. Participants join a global community of anticipatory leaders ready to apply learned strategies in their own regions.
The programme includes dedicated sessions for potential GESDA partners to implement the anticipatory leadership methodology into their institutions’ curricula and/or talent development strategies. Participants will be equipped with adaptable GESDA content and tools to multiply impact within their institutions and regions.
The programme is based on GESDA’s worldwide experience in leading anticipatory leadership training for top government, academic and business leaders. GESDA brings together professionals with diverse backgrounds from around the world to bridge mindsets that rarely interact in depth.
Our impact in 2025:
The programme is informed by GESDA’s anticipatory insight on upcoming scientific and technological breakthroughs with major social impact and strategic relevance.
The GESDA Science Breakthrough Radar® is built on expert curation from a global community of 2400+ scientists from over 90 countries. It provides an overview of trends at 5, 10 and 25 years in 42 scientific topics.
The Radar helps leaders to:
The Radar has already supported key multilateral processes in International Geneva, from a neurotechnology resolution at the Human Rights Council, to the biosecurity implications of synthetic biology, or the applications of quantum algorithms to support the SDGs through the Open Quantum Institute, hosted at CERN.
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