Side Events

The side events will take place on Monday, 27 May 2024 and on Tuesday, 28 May 2024. Below, you will find information on the different options available.

Side Events on Monday, 27 May 2024

Arrival and registration

8.30 - 9.00 hrs | Theatersaal

Programme sessions 1-3



Side event Multilateral Engagement: Introduction

9.00 - 9.25 hrs | Theatersaal

Introductory Remarks and the Establishment of the Multilateral Engagement Working Group (MLE-WG) and the impact of the Day's Sessions on the Work of the Group



Side event Multilateral Engagement: Session 1 - Harmonising Transdisciplinary Collaboration and Multilateral Funding for Global Sustainability

9.25 - 12.00 hrs | Theatersaal

Multilateral funding tools to address global challenges: The Global Centers Program in Climate Change and Clean Energy

Novel arrangements to foster sustainability research



Side event Multilateral Engagement: Session 2 - Scalling MLE Projects Globaly: Best Practices for Synergy and Inclusion

13.00 - 15.00 hrs | Theatersaal

The Science Granting Councils Initiative in sub-Saharan Africa (SGCI): experiences in public funder capacity-strengthening and network-building

Leveraging regional research council networks for more effective partnerships and greater impact on a global scale



Side event Multilateral Engagement: Session 3 - Towards Equity and Solidarity: Fostering Inclusive and Responsible Cooperation in Global Research

15.00 - 18.10 hrs | Theatersaal

Enhancing Bilateral and Multilateral Collaboration between Large and Small Research Entities

Panel on the topic North-South Partnerships for Effective Decolonization of Science towards Achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in Sub-Saharan Africa

Responsible Internationalization: A funders dialogue towards building reciprocal, impactful and equitable international research partnerchips

Research Software - Challenges and Funding

Side Events on Tuesday, 28 May 2024

Parallel side events: Slot 5

8.30 - 10.00 hrs | Theatersaal

Social Sciences and Humanities Integration in Research: The Role of Funding Agencies (A-P)


Parallel side events: Slot 6

8.30 - 10.00 hrs | Ballsaal

Responsible Research Assessment: Strengthening Sustainable Research (MENA/AM)


Parallel side events: Slot 7

13.00 - 15.30 hrs | Theatersaal

Research, Development & Innovation in the Era of Artificial Intelligence (AI) - MENA



Parallel side events: Slot 8

13.00 - 15.30 hrs | Ballsaal

Sustainable research infrastructures for a greener future: How can the international scientific community achieve that goal? (EU)



Parallel side events: Slot 9

16.00 - 17.30 hrs | Theatersaal

Working Group Equality, Diversity and Inclusion



Parallel side events: Slot 10

16.00 - 17.30 hrs | Ballsaal

Equity in Open Access Publishing (SSA/AM)