The São Paulo Innovation and Science Diplomacy School (InnSciD SP), launched in 2019 with funding from the FAPESP Advanced Schools Program, has since evolved into a global platform for dialogue on science and innovation diplomacy. In 2024, InnSciD SP will return in an online format from November 4 to 7, with a renewed focus on Artificial Intelligence. This theme will be explored through the lens of science and innovation diplomacy, with particular emphasis on perspectives from the Global South.

InnSciD 2024 is organized by the Institute of Advanced Studies at the University of São Paulo (IEA-USP) and supported by the Department of Political Science (DCP-FFLCH-USP).

Key Information:

• This year’s edition will be held online from November 4 to 7, 2024.
• Register here: Registration Form 
• Registration deadline: October 25, 2024.
• Announcement of selected participants: October 31, 2024.
• Information about the event: https://2024.innscidsp.com/ 

Theme for 2024: Innovation & Science Diplomacy, and AI: Forging New Frontiers

The 2024 edition of the school delves into the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its intersections with science diplomacy.  Through engaging discussions with leading global experts, the program seeks to provide participants with valuable insights into how AI can be harnessed to promote equitable global innovation, address societal challenges, and advance the objectives of science diplomacy.

This year’s school will cover a range of critical issues, including the evolution of Science and Innovation Diplomacy, the opportunities and challenges for the Global South in the new AI-driven era, the impact of AI on peace and security, Brazil’s unique position in the AI landscape, and the global semiconductor competition, known as the “chip war.”