World Forum for Women in Science (WFWS) 2024
Envisioning Tomorrow
Science for the SDGs and New Partnerships for Sustainable Futures
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Program of the Online World Forum for Women in Science (WFWS)
Preliminary Schedule
CET timezone: the Central European Time
10.00 - 10.15 |
Opening Greetings
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Prof. Amal Amin
Founder and Chair of the World Forum Women in Science, Egypt -
Nerina Finetto
Founder of Traces&Dreams and Director of the WFWS 2024, Italy -
Beatrice Manassero
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Italy -
Vittorio Bo
Director Festival delle Scienze, Roma
10.15 - 11.45 | Opening Plenary Session
The importance of Networking, science diplomacy, and partnerships
Moderators:
Prof. Amal Amin
Dott. Nerina Finetto
12.15 - 13.45 | Technical Session
Empowering Women in STEM
Technology, Inclusion and Innovation
14.00 - 15.30 | Technical Session
AI in Healthcare: Bridging Gaps and Understanding Diversity
Knowledge, Competences and Development
16.00 - 17.30 | Technical Session
Innovations in Agriculture and Food Security
Technology, Sustainability, and Industry
18.00 - 19.30 | PANEL
Technology, Sustainability, and Industry
Moderator: Prof. Alice Krozer
20.00 - 21.30 | PANEL
The difficulties in finding decent jobs for highly qualified women in South America
Moderators:
Prof. Yohana Velasco Santamaría
08.30 - 9.45 | Panel
Inclusive cities and communities
Moderator:
Prof. Hong Ching Goh
08.30 - 9.45 | Technical Session
Heritage Preservation and Education Innovations
10.15 - 11.45 | PANEL
Narratives That Matter
Moderators:
Dott. Nerina Finetto
Dr. Rhiannon Moss
12.00 - 13.45 | Technical Session
Tackling Gender Inequality
Cutting-edge Environmental Solutions
14.00 - 15.30 | Technical Session
Health
Innovative Water Treatment Solutions
16.00 -17.30 | Technical Session
Health Session
Circular Economy and Sustainable Materials
18.00 - 19.30 | PANEL
Science Diplomacy
Moderator:
Dr. Paulina Carmona-Mora
20.00 - 21.30 | PANEL
Future of Science Communications in Latin America and The Caribbean
Moderator:
Prof. Melina Flórez Cuadros
08.30 - 10.00 | Technical Session
COVID-19, Gender Disparities, and Health Solutions
Advancing Sustainability Solutions
10.15 - 11.45 | Technical Session
Advancing Sustainable Energy Solutions
12.15 - 13.45 | Panel
Sustainable, Inclusive, Decolonized Innovation
Moderator:
Prof. Mahesh Kumar
12.15 - 13.45 | Technical Session
Food and Agriculture
14.00 - 15.30 | Technical Session
Health
Innovations in Water Management
10.00 - 12.00 | Scientific Session
16.00 - 17.30 | Technical Session
Advancing Education for Inclusion and Sustainability
Innovations in Agriculture and Sustainability
18.00 - 19.30 | Plenary Closing
Envisioning the future: Science and the SDGs
Moderators:
Prof. Amal Amin
Dr. Almas Taj Awan