ETH Meets New York 2024
21 Sep 2024 - ETH Zurich represents Swiss excellence in higher education at home and abroad. On the occasion of the UN Summit of the Future, ETH Zurich invites to an exclusive, two-session event at NeueHouse Madison Square New York. This in-person gathering will explore key global drivers, share insights, and uncover new questions.
ETH Zurich stands as a beacon of Swiss excellence in higher education, renowned both within Switzerland and on the global stage. In honor of the upcoming external pageUN Summit of the Future, ETH Zurich is pleased to extend an invitation to an exclusive event at NeueHouse Madison Square in New York City. This special gathering will feature two engaging sessions designed to foster insightful discussions and collaborations among thought leaders, innovators, and global influencers. Join us as we explore the future of education, technology, and sustainable development in an intimate and inspiring setting.
Strategic Foresight and Drivers of Change in Aligning with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals
Sep 21 | 3:00pm – 5:15pm | NeueHouse, 110 East 25th Street, New York, NY
Workshop
The Future of Higher Education is crucial for global progress and well-being, driven by the need to align with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the rapid adoption of emerging technologies. This workshop will explore innovative strategies to reimagine higher education, focusing on key drivers of change such as Artificial Intelligence and All-Scope Decarbonization. Participants will examine challenges and opportunities across social, technological, economic, environmental, political, and legal dimensions, with the goal of creating education systems that inspire and equip future generations to achieve the SDGs. Through collaboration, the workshop aims to develop actionable insights and strategies to ensure higher education remains a transformative force in a rapidly evolving world.
2:30pm – 3:00pm Check-in & registration
3:00pm – 3:15pm Opening & introduction
3:15pm – 5:15pm Workshop
By invitation only
Sep 21 | 5:30pm – 6:30pm | NeueHouse, 110 East 25th Street, New York, NY
Moderated panel discussion
An insightful dialogue that brings together globally recognized leaders in higher education to rETHink how universities will teach, research, and interact with society at large in the future.
The world is in an unprecedented time of change. The role of higher education is under unprecedented scrutiny. These factors require us to consider bold rETHinking to not only anticipate and meet the demands of the 21st century, but to remain relevant. How can higher education be reimagined to align with the burgeoning global challenges and opportunities? What forces are driving the transformation of higher education? How can universities adapt their teaching, research, and societal engagement to remain relevant and impactful? How can they expand upon their critical role in driving social progress, economic growth, and environmental sustainability?
Distinguished guests in conversation:
? external pageNicolas Dirks, President and CEO, New York Academy of Sciences
? external pageJoann Halpern, Director, Hasso Platner Institute, New York
? Joel Mesot, President, ETH Zurich
5:15pm – 5:30pm Check-in & registration
5:30pm – 6:30pm Panel discussion
6:30pm – 8:30pm Networking reception
Contact
Office of the President