Peres ORGANISING COMMITTEE Marco Tronchetti Provera 9.00 A.M

VENICE, SEPTEMBER 21-23, 2005

With the Patronage of the President of the Italian Republic With the Patronage of the President of the italian Council of Minister Under the auspices of UNESCO

PROGRAM

Organised by

Fondazione Silvio Tronchetti Provera CONFERENCE COMMITTEES CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE

PRESIDENT HONORARY COMMITTEE TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY th st nd rd Umberto Veronesi Giovanni Bazoli Sept. 20 Sept. 21 Sept. 22 Sept. 23 Viktor Chernomyrdin SECRETARY GENERAL Kathleen Kennedy Townsend Science and Values The Impact of Science Science and Powers Chiara Tonelli Federico Mayor on Human Life Shimon Peres ORGANISING COMMITTEE Marco Tronchetti Provera 9.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. 9.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. 9.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. Plenary Session Parallel Sessions Plenary Sessions Pasquale Gagliardi Pier Giuseppe Pelicci PROGRAM COMMITTEE 1.00 p.m. - 1.30 p.m. 1.00 p.m. - 1.30 p.m. 1.00 p.m. - 1.30 p.m. Press Conference Press Conference Press Conference Armando Peres Giuliano Amato 1.00 p.m. - 2.00 p.m. 1.00 p.m. - 2.00 p.m. 1.00 p.m. - 2.00 p.m. Lucio Pinto Enrico Bellezza Lunch Lunch Lunch Stefano Zurrida Massimo Cacciari Maurizio Dallocchio 2.00 p.m. - 5.30 p.m. 2.00 p.m. - 6.30 p.m. 2.00 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. 2.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. Registration Desk Plenary Sessions Parallel Sessions Plenary Session SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE Maurizio Dècina Zhores J. Alferov Pier Paolo Di Fiore 6.30 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. 5.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. 5.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. Opening Ceremony Round Tables Closure Jacques Bernier Sergio Dompè J. Michael Bishop Pasquale Gagliardi 8.00 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. 8.00 p.m. 6.00 p.m. Welcome Dinner Concert Teatro La Fenice Farewell Cocktail Claudio Bordignon Umberto Galimberti Luciano Caglioti Giulio Giorello Claude Cohen-Tannoudji Franco Malerba Renato Dulbecco Gordon McVie Aron Goldhirsch Paolo Milani Margherita Hack Mario Monti Luc Montagnier Federico Nazzari Conference Secretariat: Rita De Martini, Lavinia Galli Rita Levi Montalcini Pier Giuseppe Pelicci Hospitality Desk in Venice: Tel. +39 340 7171248 Paul Nurse Carlo Rubbia Gianfranco Ravasi Marcelo Sánchez Sorondo Please visit www.veniceconference2005.org for the updated details of the program. Gian Tommaso Scarascia Mugnozza Emanuele Severino Luigi Zingales Chiara Tonelli CONFERENCE COMMITTEES CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20st, 2005 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st, 2005

SCIENCE AND VALUES

6.30 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. Palazzo Ducale, Salone dello Scrutinio (Entrance Porta della Carta) 9.00 a.m. 1.00 p.m. Sala degli Arazzi

Welcoming Speeches Plenary Session: Science and Religions

Umberto Veronesi Chairpersons: Marcelo Sánchez Sorondo and Aron Goldhirsch Giovanni Bazoli

Marco Tronchetti Provera Speakers

Chiara Tonelli Marcelo Sánchez Sorondo - Our knowledge of the Human Being in the Condition of Science

Kathleen Kennedy Townsed Dariusch Atighetchi - Science and Religion in Islamic Bioethics

Viktor Chernomyrdin Amos Luzzatto - Between a Future for Science and a Future for Faith

Coffee break 8.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Palazzo Ducale Lama Pajin Tulku - Relations between Religion and Science in Buddhist Tradition Welcome Dinner Peter Atkins - Is Science the Only Path to Knowledge?

Giulio Giorello - Science and Faith: Is the Alliance Possible?

Discussion

1.00 a.m. 1.30 p.m. Sala degli Arazzi

Press Conference

1.00 a.m. 2.00 p.m.

Lunch OPENING CEREMONY DAILY SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20st, 2005 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st, 2005

SCIENCE AND VALUES

6.30 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. Palazzo Ducale, Salone dello Scrutinio (Entrance Porta della Carta) 9.00 a.m. 1.00 p.m. Sala degli Arazzi

Welcoming Speeches Plenary Session: Science and Religions

Umberto Veronesi Chairpersons: Marcelo Sánchez Sorondo and Aron Goldhirsch Giovanni Bazoli

Marco Tronchetti Provera Speakers

Chiara Tonelli Marcelo Sánchez Sorondo - Our knowledge of the Human Being in the Condition of Science

Kathleen Kennedy Townsed Dariusch Atighetchi - Science and Religion in Islamic Bioethics

Viktor Chernomyrdin Amos Luzzatto - Between a Future for Science and a Future for Faith

Coffee break 8.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Palazzo Ducale Lama Pajin Tulku - Relations between Religion and Science in Buddhist Tradition Welcome Dinner Peter Atkins - Is Science the Only Path to Knowledge?

Giulio Giorello - Science and Faith: Is the Alliance Possible?

Discussion

1.00 a.m. 1.30 p.m. Sala degli Arazzi

Press Conference

1.00 a.m. 2.00 p.m.

Lunch DAILY SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM DAILY SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st, 2005 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd, 2005

SCIENCE AND VALUES THE IMPACT OF SCIENCE ON HUMAN LIFE

2.00 p.m. 4.00 p.m. Sala degli Arazzi 9.00 a.m. 1.00 p.m. Sala Cenacolo Palladiano

Plenary Session: Science, Culture and Ethics Parallel Session: Future Sources of Energy for Mankind

Chairpersons: Mauro Ceruti and Peter Atkins Chairpersons: Paolo Milani and Carlo Rubbia

Speakers Speakers

Edgar Morin – Normal Evolution or Paradigmatic Revolution Predhiman K. Kaw - Energy Production for Developing World

Lewis Wolpert – Is Science Dangerous? Veerabhadran Ramanathan - Air Pollution, Global Dimming and Global Warming:

Serghey Kapitza – The Demographic Revolution and the Science Dilemmas for the Developed and the Developing Nations

Edoardo Boncinelli – Science as Culture Michael Graetzel - Renewable Energy

Coffee Break Coffee Break

4.30 p.m. 6.00 p.m. Sala degli Arazzi Louis Schlapbach - The Potential and Limits of Hydrogen Energy Technologies

Plenary Session: Freedom of Science and Philosophy Pascal Acot – Climatology and Human Societies

Chairpersons: Gian Tommaso Scarascia Mugnozza and Claude Cohen-Tannoudji Discussion

Speakers 1.00 a.m. 1.30 p.m. Sala degli Arazzi

John H. Barton – Legal Restraints on the Freedom of Science Press Conference

Aron Goldhirsch – Is Freedom of Research Really Jeopardised? 1.00 a.m. 2.00 p.m. Amedeo Santosuosso – Science and Law: a Fascinating Interaction Lunch

6.00 p.m. 6.30 p.m.

Discussion DAILY SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM DAILY SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st, 2005 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd, 2005

SCIENCE AND VALUES THE IMPACT OF SCIENCE ON HUMAN LIFE

2.00 p.m. 4.00 p.m. Sala degli Arazzi 9.00 a.m. 1.00 p.m. Sala Cenacolo Palladiano

Plenary Session: Science, Culture and Ethics Parallel Session: Future Sources of Energy for Mankind

Chairpersons: Mauro Ceruti and Peter Atkins Chairpersons: Paolo Milani and Carlo Rubbia

Speakers Speakers

Edgar Morin – Normal Evolution or Paradigmatic Revolution Predhiman K. Kaw - Energy Production for Developing World

Lewis Wolpert – Is Science Dangerous? Veerabhadran Ramanathan - Air Pollution, Global Dimming and Global Warming:

Serghey Kapitza – The Demographic Revolution and the Science Dilemmas for the Developed and the Developing Nations

Edoardo Boncinelli – Science as Culture Michael Graetzel - Renewable Energy

Coffee Break Coffee Break

4.30 p.m. 6.00 p.m. Sala degli Arazzi Louis Schlapbach - The Potential and Limits of Hydrogen Energy Technologies

Plenary Session: Freedom of Science and Philosophy Pascal Acot – Climatology and Human Societies

Chairpersons: Gian Tommaso Scarascia Mugnozza and Claude Cohen-Tannoudji Discussion

Speakers 1.00 a.m. 1.30 p.m. Sala degli Arazzi

John H. Barton – Legal Restraints on the Freedom of Science Press Conference

Aron Goldhirsch – Is Freedom of Research Really Jeopardised? 1.00 a.m. 2.00 p.m. Amedeo Santosuosso – Science and Law: a Fascinating Interaction Lunch

6.00 p.m. 6.30 p.m.

Discussion DAILY SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM DAILY SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd, 2005 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd, 2005

THE IMPACT OF SCIENCE ON HUMAN LIFE THE IMPACT OF SCIENCE ON HUMAN LIFE

9.00 a.m. 1.00 p.m. Sala degli Arazzi 2.00 p.m. 4.30 p.m. Sala Cenacolo Palladiano

Parallel Session: The DNA Revolution Parallel Session: Future of Information and Communication

Chairpersons: Pier Giuseppe Pelicci and Chiara Tonelli Chairpersons: Maurizio Dècina and Tomaso Poggio

Speakers Speakers Kenn Weiss - Biomedical Genetics: Miracle or Mirage, Prediction or Predicament? Vinton G. Cerf - Internet and Pervasive Networking Leonard Guarente - Prolongation of Human Life Span Zhores J. Alferov - Materials of the Future Information Technologies Teruhiko Wakayama - Animal Cloning by Somatic Cell Reprogramming Adi Shamir - Information Security and Privacy

Coffee Break Alan Kay - The Real Computer Revolution to Come

Xing-Wang Deng - From Rice Genomics to Agrobiotechnology Application Discussion

Bruce Chassy - Food Safety and Biotechnology Coffee Break

Discussion 5.00 p.m. 6.00 p.m. Sala Cenacolo Palladiano

1.00 a.m. 1.30 p.m. Sala degli Arazzi Round Table organized by UNESCO

Press Conference “Modern Societies Confronting New Epidemics: the Example of AIDS”

1.00 a.m. 2.00 p.m. Chairperson: Gianni Puglisi

Lunch Speakers

Luc Montagnier - AIDS and New Epidemics in the XXI Century

David Pauza - Innovative Concepts for AIDS Vaccine

Vittorio Colizzi - “Families First Africa”, an Italian Initiative with UNESCO: the African Approach to the AIDS Vaccine DAILY SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM DAILY SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd, 2005 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd, 2005

THE IMPACT OF SCIENCE ON HUMAN LIFE THE IMPACT OF SCIENCE ON HUMAN LIFE

9.00 a.m. 1.00 p.m. Sala degli Arazzi 2.00 p.m. 4.30 p.m. Sala Cenacolo Palladiano

Parallel Session: The DNA Revolution Parallel Session: Future of Information and Communication

Chairpersons: Pier Giuseppe Pelicci and Chiara Tonelli Chairpersons: Maurizio Dècina and Tomaso Poggio

Coffee Break Alan Kay - The Real Computer Revolution to Come

Xing-Wang Deng - From Rice Genomics to Agrobiotechnology Application Discussion

Bruce Chassy - Food Safety and Biotechnology Coffee Break

Discussion 5.00 p.m. 6.00 p.m. Sala Cenacolo Palladiano

1.00 a.m. 1.30 p.m. Sala degli Arazzi Round Table organized by UNESCO

Press Conference “Modern Societies Confronting New Epidemics: the Example of AIDS”

1.00 a.m. 2.00 p.m. Chairperson: Gianni Puglisi

Lunch Speakers

Luc Montagnier - AIDS and New Epidemics in the XXI Century

David Pauza - Innovative Concepts for AIDS Vaccine

Vittorio Colizzi - “Families First Africa”, an Italian Initiative with UNESCO: the African Approach to the AIDS Vaccine DAILY SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM DAILY SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd, 2005 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd 2005

THE IMPACT OF SCIENCE ON HUMAN LIFE SCIENCE AND POWER

2.00 p.m. 4.30 p.m. Sala degli Arazzi 9.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. Sala degli Arazzi

Parallel Session: A Challenge for Science: Conquering Cancer Plenary Session: Science and Technology

Chairpersons: Umberto Veronesi and J. Gordon Mc Vie Chairpersons: Giulio Giorello and Zhores Alferov

Speakers Speakers

Pier Paolo Di Fiore - Understanding Cancer. Molecular Genetics of Cancer Daniel C. Dennett – Evolution, Freedom and Society

Elizabeth Blackburn - Telomeres and Telomerase: Life, Death and Cancer Philip Pettit – Science and Our Self-Image: Neuroscience and Free Will

J. Gordon McVie - The Future of Cancer Therapy Emanuele Severino – Philosophy and Technology

Giulio Draetta - Targeting Signaling Pathways in Cancer Coffee Break

Discussion

Coffee Break

5.00 p.m. 6.00 p.m. Sala degli Arazzi

Round Table organized by AIRC (Italian Association for Cancer Research)

“The Role of Charities in Conquering Cancer”

Participants: M.I. Colnaghi, A. Costa, F. de Bortoli, G. Mc Vie, P.G. Pelicci, G. Tremonti, U. Veronesi DAILY SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM DAILY SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd, 2005 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd 2005

THE IMPACT OF SCIENCE ON HUMAN LIFE SCIENCE AND POWER

2.00 p.m. 4.30 p.m. Sala degli Arazzi 9.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. Sala degli Arazzi

Parallel Session: A Challenge for Science: Conquering Cancer Plenary Session: Science and Technology

Chairpersons: Umberto Veronesi and J. Gordon Mc Vie Chairpersons: Giulio Giorello and Zhores Alferov

Speakers Speakers

Pier Paolo Di Fiore - Understanding Cancer. Molecular Genetics of Cancer Daniel C. Dennett – Evolution, Freedom and Society

Elizabeth Blackburn - Telomeres and Telomerase: Life, Death and Cancer Philip Pettit – Science and Our Self-Image: Neuroscience and Free Will

J. Gordon McVie - The Future of Cancer Therapy Emanuele Severino – Philosophy and Technology

Giulio Draetta - Targeting Signaling Pathways in Cancer Coffee Break

Discussion

Coffee Break

5.00 p.m. 6.00 p.m. Sala degli Arazzi

Round Table organized by AIRC (Italian Association for Cancer Research)

“The Role of Charities in Conquering Cancer”

Participants: M.I. Colnaghi, A. Costa, F. de Bortoli, G. Mc Vie, P.G. Pelicci, G. Tremonti, U. Veronesi DAILY SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM DAILY SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd 2005 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd 2005

SCIENCE AND POWER SCIENCE AND POWER

11.00 a.m. 12.30 a.m. Sala degli Arazzi 2.00 p.m. 5.00 p.m. Sala degli Arazzi

Plenary Session: Science and Economic Power Plenary Session: Science and Political Power

Chairpersons: Mario Monti and Franco Malerba Chairpersons: Giuliano Amato and Viktor Chernomyrdin

Speakers Speakers

Paul David - Open Science Revolution, the Advancement of Knowledge and Modern Viktor Chernomyrdin - Role of Science in Political Decision Making Economic Growth Kathleen Kennedy Townsend - Political Challenges of the New Scientific Revolution Richard Nelson - The Market Economy and the Scientific Commons Federico Mayor - Science and Society and Priorities Paula Stephan - Job Market Effects on Scientific Productivity Alberto Martinelli - Science and Democracy

12.30 a.m. 1.00 p.m. Janez Potocnik - Science and Policy: an EU Perspective

Discussion Discussion

1.00 a.m. 1.30 p.m. Sala degli Arazzi 5.00 p.m. 6.00 p.m. Sala degli Arazzi Press Conference Closure: A Program for the Future

1.00 a.m. 2.00 p.m. Umberto Veronesi and Marco Tronchetti Provera

Lunch “Carta di Venezia”

Announcement of the Second World Conference on the Future of Science

6.00 p.m.

Farewell Cocktail DAILY SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM DAILY SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd 2005 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd 2005

SCIENCE AND POWER SCIENCE AND POWER

11.00 a.m. 12.30 a.m. Sala degli Arazzi 2.00 p.m. 5.00 p.m. Sala degli Arazzi

Plenary Session: Science and Economic Power Plenary Session: Science and Political Power

Chairpersons: Mario Monti and Franco Malerba Chairpersons: Giuliano Amato and Viktor Chernomyrdin

Speakers Speakers

12.30 a.m. 1.00 p.m. Janez Potocnik - Science and Policy: an EU Perspective

Discussion Discussion

1.00 a.m. 1.30 p.m. Sala degli Arazzi 5.00 p.m. 6.00 p.m. Sala degli Arazzi Press Conference Closure: A Program for the Future

1.00 a.m. 2.00 p.m. Umberto Veronesi and Marco Tronchetti Provera

Lunch “Carta di Venezia”

Announcement of the Second World Conference on the Future of Science

6.00 p.m.

Farewell Cocktail FONDAZIONE GIORGIO CINI

GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR

1. Sala degli Arazzi Conference Room, Plenary Sessions 11. Sala Barbantini Press Room

2. Sala Bianca Registration, Travel and Hospitality Desks 12. Sala della Bibliografia Press Office

4. Padiglione delle Capriate Lunch 13. Sala del Consiglio Speakers Room

7. Cenacolo Palladiano Conference Room, Parallel Sessions 14. Saletta del Polittico President and Committees room

8. Sala delle Fotografie Internet Cafè

10. Audiovisual Centre

Coffe Breaks will be served in the Chiostri FONDAZIONE GIORGIO CINI

GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR

1. Sala degli Arazzi Conference Room, Plenary Sessions 11. Sala Barbantini Press Room

2. Sala Bianca Registration, Travel and Hospitality Desks 12. Sala della Bibliografia Press Office

4. Padiglione delle Capriate Lunch 13. Sala del Consiglio Speakers Room

7. Cenacolo Palladiano Conference Room, Parallel Sessions 14. Saletta del Polittico President and Committees room

8. Sala delle Fotografie Internet Cafè

10. Audiovisual Centre

Coffe Breaks will be served in the Chiostri HOW TO REACH THE FONDAZIONE GIORGIO CINI VENUE VENUE: THE FONDAZIONE GIORGIO CINI

Dedicated shuttle boat. During the Conference days a free shuttle boat service to/from Piazza San Marco-Fondazione Giorgio Cini will be arranged for participants. Departure points will be staffed by English speaking escorts, to whom you may refer for information.

Arrival/Departure point in the centre - San Marco (Vaporetto stop located close to the Equestrian monument - S. Zaccaria)

September 20 From Fondazione Cini to San Marco First boat - 5.15 p.m. Second boat - 5.45 p.m.

September 21 The Fondazione Giorgio Cini From San Marco to Fondazione Cini This institution was founded by Vittorio Cini to commemorate his son Giorgio, First boat - 8.10 a.m. who had tragically died in an air crash on August 31st, 1949. Second boat - 8.30 a.m. Third boat - 8.50 a.m. Created on April 20, 1951, the Foundation was granted official juridical status by a degree of the President of the Republic on July 12th the same year. From Fondazione Cini to San Marco The state-owned island of San Giorgio Maggiore was made available to the Foundation, First boat - 6.30 p.m. provided the monumental part was properly restored and became the centre Second boat - 6.45 p.m. of the Foundation’s activities. In little over a year, with his typical spirit and energy, Third boat - 7.00 p.m. Vittorio Cini transformed an irreparable loss into an endeavour perpetuating the memory of his son Giorgio. September 22 Vittorio made over most of his possessions to a project that was to mark the history From San Marco to Fondazione Cini of Italian culture and have echoes and repercussions worldwide. First boat - 8.30 a.m. Second boat - 8.50 a.m. Fondazione Giorgio Cini website: www.cini.it

From Fondazione Cini to San Marco First boat - 6.15 p.m. Second boat - 6.30 p.m. Third boat - 6.45 p.m.

September 23 From San Marco to Fondazione Cini First boat - 8.30 a.m. Second boat - 8.50 a.m.

From Fondazione Cini to San Marco First boat - 6.30 p.m. Second boat - 6.45 p.m. Third boat - 7.00 p.m. Fourth boat - 7.15 p.m.

Public transportation. San Giorgio Isle is also connected to Venice city centre by public transportation, the vaporetto number 82. HOW TO REACH THE FONDAZIONE GIORGIO CINI VENUE VENUE: THE FONDAZIONE GIORGIO CINI

Arrival/Departure point in the centre - San Marco (Vaporetto stop located close to the Equestrian monument - S. Zaccaria)

September 20 From Fondazione Cini to San Marco First boat - 5.15 p.m. Second boat - 5.45 p.m.

From Fondazione Cini to San Marco First boat - 6.15 p.m. Second boat - 6.30 p.m. Third boat - 6.45 p.m.

September 23 From San Marco to Fondazione Cini First boat - 8.30 a.m. Second boat - 8.50 a.m.

From Fondazione Cini to San Marco First boat - 6.30 p.m. Second boat - 6.45 p.m. Third boat - 7.00 p.m. Fourth boat - 7.15 p.m.

Public transportation. San Giorgio Isle is also connected to Venice city centre by public transportation, the vaporetto number 82. CONFERENCE CONCERT

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22st, 2005

8.00 p.m. Teatro La Fenice, Campo San Fantin.

Concert

Director: Alberto Veronesi

Tenore: Andrea Bocelli

Soprano: Patrizia Orciani

Music by: Giacomo Puccini, Giuseppe Verdi

Orchestra: I Cameristi della Fenice

Teatro La Fenice, after the terrible fire that entirely destroyed it in January 1996, has been rebuilt “where it was and as it was”, like a “phoenix”, mythical bird whose name the theatre bears. The theatre will host a private concert for the

Conference participants: a very special setting of a magical evening for all music lovers. CONFERENCE CONCERT

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22st, 2005

8.00 p.m. Teatro La Fenice, Campo San Fantin.

Concert

Director: Alberto Veronesi

Tenore: Andrea Bocelli

Soprano: Patrizia Orciani

Music by: Giacomo Puccini, Giuseppe Verdi

Orchestra: I Cameristi della Fenice

Conference participants: a very special setting of a magical evening for all music lovers. The First World Conference on the Future of Science is organised in partnership with:

www.veniceconference2005.org [email protected]

And is sponsored by:

With the technical support of:

Grateful acknowledgements to:

Comune di Venezia Associazione Italiana European School of Oncology American Italian per la Ricerca sul Cancro Cancer Foundation