/ PROGRAMME JUNE 21-26 SCIENCE BUILDING / BRIDGES ESOF2014.ORG scienceinthecity.dk /esof2014cph /scicitycph Euroscience Open Forum @scicitycph @ESOF2014 @scicitycph #ESOF2014 #scicity Page 1 Page 2 FOREWORD Minister for Higher Education and Science Sofie Carsten Nielsen It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the EuroScience Open Forum 2014 in Copenha- gen. For me, ESOF is an important platform where everyone – scientists, policy makers, entrepreneurs, journalists and citizens – can create, exchange and promote new ideas. ESOF is today the most important interdisciplinary science conference in Europe and is key to furthering global collaboration, innovation and partnerships. Denmark takes a particular interest in the internationalisation of its research, innova- tion and education activities. The Danish government is determined to turn Denmark into one of the world’s leading innovation economies. We recognise how important it is for a small country like Denmark to be open towards the world. Only by collaboration and in- ternationalisation will we be able to create and attract the jobs and talents of tomorrow. Networking with international colleagues and exchanging ideas is part of this strategy. I am sure ESOF2014 will provide a great platform where the public can engage in science and innovation to learn about new and exciting societal developments. Denmark has a strong tradition of promoting science and innovation. According to the latest Innovation Union Scoreboard, Denmark is ranked as the second most innovative economy in Europe. One of the explanations for Denmark’s success is our firm commit- ment to ensuring that our companies invest in research and development. Our most re- cent records show that private investments in R&D account for two per cent of the Danish gross domestic product (GDP), while public sector investments account for one per cent. Investing in science and innovation is crucial as it will contribute to finding solutions to the global societal challenges and improving quality of life. I hope you will benefit from and take advantage of the various opportunities to connect with the many incredibly talented researchers, journalists, innovators and citizens during this exciting science week. Together, let us all make ESOF2014 a vibrant platform that will boost the link between sci- ence and society. Page 3 SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS Partners Supporting Institutions Founding Sponsors and Supporters Sponsors Media Partners Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction to ESOF2014 8 1.1 Welcome 9 1.1.1 Professor Klaus Bock, ESOF2014 Champion 9 1.1.2 Professor Gunnar Öquist, ESOF2014 Programme Committee Chair 10 1.2 EuroScience and ESOF 11 1.2.1 Presentation of EuroScience and ESOF 11 1.2.2 Professor Lauritz Holm-Nielsen, President of EuroScience 14 1.3 Presentation of ESOF2016 Manchester 15 1.4 Supporting Foundations 16 1.5 ESOF2014 Committees 18 1.5.1 Steering Committee 18 1.5.2 Programme Committee 19 1.5.3 Media and Marketing Committee 19 1.5.4 Career Committee 20 1.5.5 Local Organising Committee 21 1.6 ESOF2014 Secretariat 22 2 Chronological Summary 23 3 ESOF2014 Programme 35 3.1 Plenary Speakers 36 3.2 Keynote Speakers 40 3.3 Science Programme 46 3.3.1 Green economy 47 3.3.2 Global resource management 50 3.3.3 The healthy society 57 3.3.4 Learning in the 21st Century 62 3.3.5 Material and virtual world 67 3.3.6 A revolution of the mind 72 3.3.7 Science, democracy and citizenship 75 3.3.8 Urbanisation, design and liveability 83 Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3.3.9 ‘Hot science’ sessions 86 3.4 Science Policy Programme 87 3.5 Science to Business Programme 95 3.6 Career Programme 102 3.6.1 Digital Career Fair 110 3.6.2 Picnic with the Prof. 110 3.6.3 Travel grants 111 3.6.4 Student busses 112 4 Exhibition 113 4.1 List of exhibitor stands 114 4.2 Exhibition floor plan 117 4.3 Exhibitor information 118 4.4 Exhibition Stage Schedule 133 4.5 Exhibiton Stage Sessions 134 5 Science in the City Festival 138 5.1 Science in the City Festival 139 5.2 Map of Science in the City District 140 5.3 App and social media 141 5.4 Science is… special events 142 5.5 Science is… food 146 5.6 Science is… sustainable 148 5.7 Science is… the future 149 5.8 Science is… body and mind 150 5.9 Science is… citizen science 151 5.10 Science is… downtown 152 Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS 6 Social Events 153 7 Special Events 156 8 Satellite Events 163 9 General Information 168 9.1 Conference Information 169 9.1.1 Online Programme and Community 169 9.1.2 Registration Desk 169 9.1.3 Name badges 169 9.1.4 Speaker Service Room 169 9.1.5 Media Centre 169 9.1.6 Volunteers 170 9.1.7 Exhibition 170 9.1.8 First Aid 170 9.1.9 Accessibility 170 9.1.10 Internet access 170 9.1.11 Cloakroom 170 9.1.12 Catering points 170 9.1.13 Lost and found 170 9.2 City Information 171 9.2.1 Tourist information stand 171 9.2.2 Useful city information 171 9.2.3 Useful city apps 171 9.3 Service Partners 172 9.4 Venue Map 173 Page 7 2O14 COPENHAGEN CHAPTER 1 / INTRODUCTION TO ESOF2O14 Page 8 1.1 WELCOME Professor Klaus Bock ESOF2014 Champion, Member of Scientific Council, European Research Council Dear Participant, The time has finally come to welcome you to EuroScience Open Forum 2014 in Copenhagen. Preparations for ESOF2014 in Denmark began almost four years ago, and we have worked hard to offer an excellent programme and inspiring atmosphere to highlight the most out- standing science. The theme of ESOF2014 is Science Building Bridges. This motto was chosen to illustrate our vision of raising public awareness of science and to strengthen the effective ‘bridges’ between science and society that are synonymous with EuroScience Open Forum. Den- mark is known for its many bridges, which emphasise the need to be connected, and also signal the importance of two-way communication. ESOF2014 is designed to bring people closer together, supporting a spirit of collaboration and joint efforts across scientific domains, fields, institutions and geographies. ESOF2014 is a place where you will meet leading scientists, young researchers, students, entre- preneurs, policy makers, journalists and the general public. Ranging from the ambitious Science in the City Festival to the Picnic with the Prof., ESOF is about creating engagement and collaboration. In this way, ESOF2014 honours the exceptional legacy of previous ESOF editions by pro- moting dialogue as well as stimulating and inspiring public interest, excitement and de- bate about science and innovation. Let me take this opportunity to thank the many colleagues, sponsors, partners and staff that have made this ESOF edition possible. Without the many excellent scientists and experts serving on the organising committees, the event would not have been the same. I wish you all an inspiring and adventurous ESOF2014. Page 9 1.1 WELCOME Professor Gunnar Öquist ESOF2014 Programme Committee Chair Umeå University On behalf of the ESOF2014 Programme Committee, it is my pleasure to welcome you to a great celebration of science. We have put together a strong scientific programme of the highest quality that address- es cross-cutting issues, ground-breaking research and outlines future challenges for so- ciety and policy makers. It has been my ambition as Chair of the Programme Committee to deliver a scientific agenda where everyone can take part and debate the future of society. In correspondence with the cross-disciplinary spirit of ESOF fora, the ESOF2014 Programme is structured according to eight themes that include grand challenges and cut across disciplines to involve scientists, policymakers, media and industry in a lively dialogue. Science knows no boundaries. In many areas of research, the trend is toward catalysing collaborative efforts that bring together researchers with diverse scientific backgrounds to address puzzling questions and clarify potential solutions to complex scientific prob- lems at the borderline between disciplines. The same is true for a successful conference. We invite our participants to think outside the box and take an active part in the debates. It is through this dialogue that we want to strengthen the ties between science and soci- ety. ESOF is today one of the most important European platforms for creating a space for scientists to disseminate their thoughts and ideas to a wider audience. I hope the programme will inspire and encourage coming generations to engage with science. Page 10 1.2 EUROSCIENCE AND ESOF EuroScience EuroScience is the European grassroots organisation of scientists and all those taking an interest in science. It is the voice of European researchers, across disciplines and coun- tries; promoting dialogue with researchers worldwide. Its objectives are: • engaging with policymakers, business and society to create a stronger Europe through science; • convening partnerships to work on careers, rights and responsibilities of scientists and key issues of science policy; • promoting transparency of, and providing information on European STI policies; • advancing science for the pursuit of knowledge, prosperity and global development, and for addressing transdisciplinary global challenges. EuroScience represents scientists of all disciplines (natural sciences, mathematics and computer science, medical sciences, natural, medical and engineering sciences, and social sciences, humanities and the arts), institutions of the public sector, universi- ties, research institutes as well as the business and industry sector. The organisation is open to research professionals, science administrators, policymakers, teachers, PhD candidates, engineers, industrialists and generally to any citizen interested in science and technology and its links with society. About ESOF For too long Europe was lacking an independent arena for open dialogue on the role of all the sciences, including the humanities, in society.