Germany, Munich
Quantum Diplomacy Game at Technical University of Munich (TUM) during the International Quantum Forum (IQF) in January 2025 45 participants
- United Nations, Geneva Science and Diplomacy Week, 2023
- University of Geneva, Neurotech Diplomacy Game, 2026
- World Health Organization, Panel on Mirror Biology, 2026
- Club Diplomatique, Anticipatory Leadership Lab, 2026
- CERN, Quantum Diplomacy Game, 2026
Anticipatory Leadership
Preparing leaders for a world accelerated by science and technology
Build mindsets and skills to equip leaders in science, policy, and business to turn scientific breakthroughs into opportunities for all.
Learn with GESDA Upcoming experiences
Discover the GESDA Anticipation Experiences
Equip scientists, policymakers, diplomats, business leaders and citizens with the knowledge, tools and networks to act on emerging science before it arrives.
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Quantum capability at scale: who controls access? Delegations negotiate rules for a technology nobody has developed yet.
3 hours16–30 participants
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Brain and technology increasingly converge. What should be decided about consent, data and access before they scale?
3 hours16–30 participants
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Simulation Game
Space Diplomacy Game
In developmentA new Simulation Game on space, in development.
3 hours16–30 participants
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An intensive week in International Geneva, every year since 2022, with agencies, missions, NGOs and technology leaders.
1 weekGeneva
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The week travels to a partner institution. The fourth edition ran in Madrid; the next comes to New Delhi.
Next: 16–18 March 2027New Delhi
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Your team and an invited scientist take one technology out to 2035, then backcast it to a decision already on your desk.
1.5 hours8–25 participants
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Nine video lessons, made with ITCILO and the University of Turin, on how neurotechnologies can transform learning, training, and capacity development, and their ethical and practical implications for the future of work.
Self-paced, free5 languages
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Young researchers and policymakers from Asia and Europe learn science diplomacy by playing the Quantum Diplomacy Game.
Online and in personAsia and Europe
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Online
Anticipation Campus
Coming soonMeet anticipatory science diplomacy on your own schedule, in short modules you can stop and resume.
Self-paced1 participant
Start with the future of science
The breakthroughs that will transform our world over the coming decades are not unpredictable. Early signals are visible today, long before they reach the policy desk or the multilateral negotiation.
GESDA’s Anticipation Experiences are grounded in the GESDA Science Breakthrough Radar®, a map of emerging scientific and technological developments at 5-, 10- and 25-year horizons.
- Contributing scientists
- 2400+
- Countries
- 90
- Scientific topics
- 40
Become an Anticipatory Leader
Use the future to build the present
Anticipatory leadership means acting on science and technology while its uses can still be shaped. The GESDA Anticipatory Science Diplomacy Framework builds this capacity through four components, helping leaders look 5, 10 or 25 years ahead and backcast to what must be decided today.
Know the world today: building foundational knowledge
Complement own disciplinary knowledge to understand other fields and bridge mindsets between academia, diplomacy, business and citizens.
Learn about tomorrow: enabling science anticipation
Keep informed of the scientific discoveries with the highest transformative potential for people, society and the planet, and see how they could become new industries, governance frameworks, business opportunities and societal benefits.
Cultivate leadership skills and mindsets: enhancing capacity to act
Build the capacity to act on global challenges through experiential learning, simulation-based training and rapid prototyping, to maximise opportunities to act in a multilateral, timely and future-oriented manner.
Apply science diplomacy lenses: expanding perspectives
Understand the links between scientific advances and their societal applications and impacts — including on peace and security, development, multilateral governance, ethics, geopolitics and human rights.
Mobilise collective action
Preparing scientists, policymakers, diplomats, business leaders and citizens to shape the future together.
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- Accelerating the uptake of emerging science into policy and diplomacy
- Shifting multilateral governance from reactive to proactive
- Acting today on tomorrow’s science, so breakthroughs become opportunities for all rather than sources of risk, conflict or division
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2025–2026
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engaged - 2,255+
- countries experiences deployed to
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- anticipation experiences delivered
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Bringing anticipation experiences to the world
Explore GESDA’s anticipation experiences delivered worldwide in 2025-2026
Click a highlighted country to read what happened there.
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United States of America, Washington
Quantum Diplomacy Game at Swiss Embassy Washington D.C. in February 2025 32 senior diplomats from 15 embassies
Switzerland, Lausanne
Quantum Diplomacy Game at EPFL in March 2025 18 EPFL Master students
Switzerland, Geneva
Quantum Diplomacy Game at UN Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) during the UNODA Fellowship in April 2025 28 mid-career government officials
Canada, Vancouver
Quantum Diplomacy Game at Swiss Consulate Vancouver in May 2025 26 academia and research institutes representatives
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Anticipatory Leadership Lab at Swiss Embassy Seoul in May 2025 Young Korean diplomats
Switzerland, Geneva
Neurotechnology Diplomacy Game during the Geneva Science Diplomacy Week in May 2025 36 mid-career experts and diplomats
Switzerland, Geneva
Geneva Science Diplomacy Week at United Nations, University of Geneva, foraus, Geneva Center for Security Policy, CERN, and GESDA in May 2025 37 participants
Switzerland, Geneva
Quantum Diplomacy Game at GESDA and CERN during the Geneva Science Diplomacy Week in May 2025 30 participants
Switzerland, Geneva
Quantum Diplomacy Game at International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in May 2025 45 ITU senior management and staff
Costa Rica, Alajuela
Anticipatory Leadership Week at INCAE Business School in May 2025 45 senior leaders and experts from 15 countries
Switzerland, Bern
Quantum Diplomacy Game at Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs in May 2025 21 incoming Swiss diplomats
Switzerland, Geneva
Neurotechnology Diplomacy Game at Swiss Mission to the United Nations in June 2025 20 Swiss government and academic networks representatives
Poland, Warsaw
Quantum Diplomacy Game at Polish quantum grassroots group in June 2025 12 participants
United States of America, Washington
Quantum Diplomacy Game at World Bank Group in June 2025 35 participants
Switzerland, Geneva
Quantum Diplomacy Game at University of Geneva during the Summer School in June 2025 18 participants
Philippines, Cebu
Quantum Diplomacy Game at Quantum Computing Society of the Philippines during QISTCon.ph 2025 in July 2025 90 participants
Singapore
Anticipatory Leadership Week at National University of Singapore in August 2025 42 university leaders from across ASEAN
Kenya, Nairobi
Quantum Diplomacy Game at OQI and QuantumKE during the Africa Quantum Summit in September 2025 15 participants
South Africa, Pretoria
Neurotechnology Diplomacy Game at Science Diplomacy Capital for Africa (SDCfA) during the SDCfA Masterclass in September 2025 70 participants
South Africa, Pretoria
Anticipatory Leadership Week (ALW) at Science Diplomacy Capital for Africa (SDCfA) during the G20 Research and Innovation Ministerial in September 2025 40 policymakers, scientists, diplomats, and futures scholars from 14 African and G20 member states
Canada, Ottawa
Quantum Diplomacy Game at Swiss Embassy Ottawa with School of International Affairs in October 2025 40 diplomats and Master students in social sciences
Switzerland, Geneva
Neurotechnology Diplomacy Game at GESDA during the GESDA Summit, Anticipation Labs in October 2025 28 participants
Switzerland, Geneva
Quantum Diplomacy Game at GESDA during the GESDA Summit, Anticipation Lab in October 2025 30 participants
Türkiye, Istanbul
Anticipatory Leadership Summit at Sabancı University in October 2025 100+ business and academic leaders across Türkiye’s industries and sectors
Germany, Berlin
Quantum Diplomacy Game at Swiss Embassy Berlin in November 2025 35 senior diplomats
United States of America, Chicago
Quantum Diplomacy Game at Swiss Consulate Chicago in November 2025 15 Fermilab/CERN ecosystem participants
Brazil, Belém
Public panel on science anticipation and eco-augmentation (COP30) at Swissnex Brazil in November 2025 Scientists, policymakers and innovation actors
Spain, Madrid
Anticipatory Leadership Week at IE University in November 2025 75 mid-career and senior policy and technology leaders
Singapore, Online
Quantum Diplomacy Game at Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) in November 2025 75 participants
Philippines, Manila
Inspired by the Quantum Diplomacy Game at ASEF and the Philippine Government in December 2025 30 young researchers and policymakers in ASEAN
Switzerland, Geneva
Neurotechnology Diplomacy Game at Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) in January 2026 23 policy and military leaders from 15 countries
Switzerland, Davos
Anticipatory Leadership Lab at Intent (former SDG Tent) in January 2026 100 leaders from various sectors and industries
Canada, Calgary
Neurotechnology Diplomacy Game at University of Calgary in February 2026 24 academics and students from the University
United Kingdom, Cambridge
Neurotechnology Diplomacy Game at University of Cambridge in February 2026 23 participants
Switzerland, Geneva
Anticipatory Leadership Lab at UN Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) in March 2026 31 undergraduate students from Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT)
India, Delhi
Quantum Diplomacy Game at Swiss Embassy in Delhi during the Raisina Dialogue in March 2026 85 India's science diplomacy ecosystem representatives
United States of America, Denver
Quantum Diplomacy Game at American Physical Society (APS) in March 2026 19 professionals working across academia, national laboratories, and industry
Switzerland, Lausanne
Quantum Diplomacy Game at EPFL and OQI in March 2026 7 QSE Master's students
Switzerland, Geneva
Anticipatory Leadership Lab (Space) at GIGA / UNICEF in March 2026 50 master students from IE University
Italy, Rome
Quantum Diplomacy Game at Swiss Embassy in Rome in April 2026 23 diverse group of diplomats, academics, and entrepreneurs from Italy and Switzerland
Switzerland, Bern
Neurotechnology Diplomacy Game at Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs in May 2026 18 Swiss young diplomats
Switzerland, Geneva
Geneva Science Diplomacy Week at United Nations, University of Geneva, foraus, Geneva Center for Security Policy, CERN, and GESDA in June 2026 35 participants
Switzerland, Geneva
Neurotechnology Diplomacy Game at Northeastern University in June 2026 30 students and faculty from Northeastern University
Poland, Warsaw
Quantum Diplomacy Game at Women in Technology Poland in June 2026 11 local community of IT and technology professionals
Switzerland, Geneva
Neurotechnology Diplomacy Game at UN Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) in June 2026 27 representatives from the UN and international organisations
Poland, Warsaw
Quantum Diplomacy Game at Women in Technology Poland in June 2026 12 students and professionals in tech and industry
Canada, Montreal
Anticipatory Leadership Lab at Université de Montréal in June 2026 35 participants from the Canadian Science Diplomacy Summit
Italy, Como
Panel on Anticipatory Science Diplomacy at Science in Diplomacy Network (SIDNET) in June 2026 75 participants
Canada, Montreal
Quantum Diplomacy Game at Université de Montréal in June 2026 30 participants from the Canadian Science Diplomacy Summit
Canada, Montreal
Anticipatory Leadership Week at Université de Montréal during the Canadian Science Diplomacy Summit in June 2026 79 diplomats, international organisations, academia, and quantum technology leaders
Canada, Montreal
Neurotechnology Diplomacy Game at Université de Montréal in June 2026 32 participants from the Canadian Science Diplomacy Summit
United States of America, Washington
Quantum Diplomacy Game at Swiss Embassy in the United States of America in June 2026 23 US Congress staffers
Switzerland, Geneva
Anticipatory Leadership Lab at GESDA in July 2026 30 diplomats, neuroscience researchers and clinicians, and neurotechnology innovators
Costa Rica, San José
Quantum Diplomacy Game at University of Costa Rica in July 2026 24 participants
United Kingdom, London
Panel on Serious Games for Frontier Science Policy at Wellcome Trust in July 2026 30 global experts on serious games, simulation methodologies, and wargaming
Austria, Vienna
Quantum Diplomacy Game during the Summer School in August 2026 18 university researchers, students, and early-career scholars
Brazil, São Paulo
Neurotechnology Diplomacy Game during InnSciD 2026 in August 2026 35 representatives from Universities, research institutions, government and foreign affairs, and science and technology organisations
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Quantum Diplomacy Game during the Silicon Quantum Electronics Workshop (SIQEW) 2026 in August 2026 21 participants
France, Paris
Panel on Anticipatory Science Diplomacy at La Fabrique de la Diplomatie in September 2026 30 former ambassadors and leaders of diplomatic academies
Sweden, Stockholm
Quantum Diplomacy Game at British Embassy Stockholm in September 2026 27 UK embassy diplomats and academics
Poland, Gdańsk
Quantum Diplomacy Game during the Quantum Conference (Q-Con) in September 2026 16 researchers and academics
Switzerland, Geneva
Anticipatory Leadership Lab at Club Diplomatique in September 2026 102 participants
Singapore, Online
Quantum Diplomacy Game at Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) in September 2026 60 participants
India, New Delhi
Neurotechnology Diplomacy Game at Observer Research Foundation (ORF) in October 2026 40 diplomats and policymakers from India and other countries
Switzerland, Geneva
Quantum Diplomacy Game at GESDA during the GESDA Anticipation Summit in October 2026 30 participants
Switzerland, Geneva
Neurotechnology Diplomacy Game at GESDA during the GESDA Anticipation Summit in October 2026 30 participants
Switzerland, Geneva
Anticipatory Leadership Lab (Space) at GESDA during the GESDA Anticipation Summit in October 2026
Impact stories from our alumni
Alumni Affiliations:
Philippe Caroff
Based in Switzerland
Executive Director, EPFL Quantum Science and Engineering Centre
Unlike AI, we still have time to build global consensus on quantum safeguards and ensure equitable access.
Mattias Nordfeldt
Based in Qatar
Head of Programs & Policy Engagement, Policy Hub, Qatar Foundation
The Radar is a valuable tool for anticipating future policy needs and informing action and advocacy today.
Brian Daniel Llamanzares
Based in the Philippines
Congressman, House of Representatives, Philippines
One of the things that I learned from this experience: there’s no such thing as a small country when it comes to multilateral negotiations and diplomacy.
Soizic Belliard
Based in Spain
Executive Director, Partnerships & Executive Education, IE University
One thing is to learn about diplomacy in the textbooks, and something entirely different is to actually experience it through simulations and games.
Olivia Allen
Based in the United Kingdom
Head of Strategy, Wellcome Sanger Institute
Anticipation is a really exciting way to not only explore the future, but to start to shape those realities as we move forward.
Xiaoyu Fang
Based in the People’s Republic of China
Executive Director, Future Earth Coasts
GESDA bridges scientific knowledge and policy, transforming emerging science into actionable insights for decision-making and investment.
Leena Kukreja
Based in India
Science and Technology Counsellor, Embassy of Switzerland in India
It was inspiring to see government, industry, and academia come together, exchange perspectives, and leave with fresh insights and ideas.
Roland Stoop
Based in Switzerland
Professor of Neuroscience, University of Lausanne
Doing these exercises together created a very good bond between all of us, and we are still in contact.
Jessica McEvoy
Based in the United Kingdom
Director of Delivery, Apolitical Group
All of those voices being together and having to think through the scenarios from different perspectives is so important to being able to then take these back into different nations.
Vinny Pillay
Based in South Africa
Chief Director, International Resources, South African Department of Science & Innovation
We’ve partnered with GESDA, the department and the Science Diplomacy Capital for Africa hosted the Anticipatory Leadership Week at the margins of the G20 Ministerial on Research and Innovation.
Ana Queiroz
Based in the United Kingdom
Research Associate, University of Manchester
We are having this experience of thinking, oh what, like 5, 10, 25 years from now, how people are going to use that technological breakthrough.
Christian Sarra-Bournet
Based in Canada
Executive Director, Institut quantique – Université de Sherbrooke
By looking at different scenarios in the future, it helps us recognise what could happen and act in the present.
What's next
Join an experience near you
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14 Sep – 25 Oct2026
Discover moreThe Geneva Public Portal to Anticipation On now
Federal Palace, Bern. Open to the public.
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14 – 15 Oct2026
Express your interestGESDA Anticipation Summit 2026 On now
Geneva. Registration for the 2026 programme is now closed. Register your interest for 2027.
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17 – 20 Nov2026
Apply nowAnticipatory Leadership Week On now
IE University. Policy and strategy for disruptive technologies.
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January2027
See 2026 highlightsWorld Economic Forum Annual Meeting
Davos. GESDA at the Annual Meeting 2027.
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16 – 18 Mar2027
Coming soonAnticipatory Leadership Week On now
New Delhi. Programme to be announced.
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14 – 18 Jun2027
Express your interestGeneva Science Diplomacy Week On now
Geneva. For mid- to senior-career leaders in science, diplomacy and business.
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21 – 22 Jun2027
Coming soonGeneva AI Summit
Geneva. The Portal is an official contribution to the Road to Geneva initiative.
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