DAVOS WATCH: ‘Can We Protect Science?’

Credit: World Economic Forum

‘From exploring the origins of the cosmos to powering electric grids, scientific discoveries underpin the expansion of human knowledge and the stewardship of our future.

‘However, as trust in experts wavers and the collaborative spirit of science competes with intellectual property wars and security concerns, how can scientific research remain a driver for future discovery?’

Speakers:

• Maria Leptin — President, European Research Council
• Alexi Robichaux — Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, BetterUp
• Daniel Skovronsky — Chief Scientific and Product Officer, Eli Lilly and Company
• Sylvia Earle — Creator, Mission Blue Foundation, National Geographic Society
• Magdalena Skipper — Editor-in-Chief, Nature