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Symposium “The State Of Foresight Studies in the World”
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Location: PCNS Headquarters
The Policy Center for the New South (PCNS), the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and the Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University are co-organizing “the State of Foresight Studies in the World” conference and workshop sessions on May 26 and 27, 2023 at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Rabat.
The world is undergoing a major demographic boom. Projections state that global population will reach 9.7 billion people in 2050, with population growth almost coming to an end at 10.4 billion in 2100 . This growth represents a considerable heavy trend that requires different actors and stakeholders to think about the future strategically. Indeed, the global landscape is becoming increasingly complex and dynamic, exposing decision-makers to a remarkably higher level of uncertainty and complexity. With this context in mind, it is crucial for all actors within the international community to emphasize on the importance of anticipating and understanding change in order to ensure proper policy implementation through strategic decision-making.
This conference will rely on an inclusive and participatory approach, in order to involve the largest number of Foresight centers and institutes across the world. This initiative will include a High-level conference during the first day, as well as workshop sessions during the second day, to discuss in depth the state of Foresight studies in the world, alongside networking sessions.
Agenda
May 26, 2022
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10:00-10:40 |
Session 1: Opening Remarks H.E. Dr. Nouzha Chekrouni, Senior Fellow at the Policy Center for the New South Kingdom of Morocco H.E. Dr. Salim M. Al Malik, Director General, Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) Dr. Faisal Alanezi, Vice-President, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University Kingdom of Saudi Arabia H.E. Dr. Leila Benali, Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Kingdom of Morocco Dr. Kais Hammami, Director of the strategic foresight center (ICESCO) |
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11:20-15:20 |
Session 2: The State of the Art in Foresight Studies: Best Practices & Strategic Approaches |
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11:20-13:00 |
Panel 1: Foresight for Educational, Economic, Social & Industrial Development Moderator Dr. Patrick Noack, Executive Director, Future Foresight and Imagination, Dubai Future Foundation United Arab Emirates Mr. Olivier Woeffray, Foresight Practice Lead, World Economic Forum, DAVOS Switzerland Dr. Salim Araji, Economic Affairs Officer | Leading the future of work initiative at UN ESCWA United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UN ESCWA) Prof. Ted Fuller, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategic Foresight, UNESCO Chair on Responsible Foresight for Sustainable Development Lincoln International Business School, University of Lincoln United Kingdom Dr. David Fernández Puyana, Ambassador, Permanent Observer of the United Nations University for Peace to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva, Permanent Delegate of UPEACE to the UNESCO headquarters in Paris Prof. Adama Ouane, Former minister of Education in Mali and former Director of UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning in Germany Mali Ms. Ahlem Bouchiba, Director of the General Committee for Sectoral and Regional Development and SDG Project Coordinator, Ministry of Economy and Planning Tunisia Q&A Session |
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14:00-15:30 |
Panel 2: Foresight for Improved Resilience in the Face of Major Challenges Moderator Ms. Rania Machlab, Head of Delegation, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Republic of Tunisia Dr. Christin Pfeiffer, Head of the Futures Literacy and Foresight Programme at UNESCO/SHS United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Mr. Mohammed Maktit, Head of the Studies and Planning Division, Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Kingdom of Morocco Dr. Muhammad Bechari, Secretary-General of The World Muslim Communities Council United Arab Emirates Mr. Abdelhak Ghouli, Deputy Director of the Directorate of Strategy, Statistics and Planning, Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports Kingdom of Morocco Ms. Sarah Parker, Acting Team Leader of the Research and Innovation Unit in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Switzerland Dr. Hamid Bouabid, Director of Scientific Research and Innovation, Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation Kingdom of Morocco Q&A Session |
May 27, 2022
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9:00- 14:25 |
Session 3: From Vision to Action: Key Recommendations |
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9:00-10:40 |
Panel 1: Futures Insights Through an Expertise Scope: Converting a Vision into an Action Plan Moderator Dr. Hala Abu Ali, Vice President of the Institute of National Planning Arab Republic of Egypt Ms. Sandra Coulibaly Leroy, In charge of mission, foresight expert, International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) France Mr. Kristian Bartholin, Secretary to the CAI, Head of Digital Development Unit, Council of Europe France Dr. Geci Karuri-Sebina, Associate Professor: Digital Governance, Coordinator | Civic Tech Innovation Network | Wits School of Governance, Coordinator | Tayarisha African Centre of Excellence in Digital Governance South Africa Dr. Ivana Milojević, Director and Instructor, Metafuture School Australia Mr. Jayar La Fontaine, Foresight Strategist, Cognizant, Toronto Canada Dr. Sohail Inayatullah, UNESCO Chair in Futures Studies, IIUM. Professor, Tamkang University. Editor, the Journal of Futures Studies, and researcher at Metafuture Australia Q&A Session |
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11:10-12:40 |
Panel 2: Think Tanks as New Actors of Strategic Diplomacy Moderator Dr. Emile Servan-Schreiber, Managing Director Hypermind | Professor | School of Collective Intelligence | Mohammed VI Polytechnic University United Arab Emirates Dr. Alioune Sall, Executive Director, African Futures Institute Senegal Mr. Victor Vahidi Motti Director World Future Studies Federation Dr. Diana Cheong, Executive Director and chief researcher, Centre for Strategic and Policy Studies Brunei Darussalam Dr. Epaminondas Chritophilopoulos, Senior Foresight Expert, chairholder, UNESCO Chair on Futures Research Foresight Europe Network Prof. Dr. Ahmad Faris Ismail, Professor at the International Islamic University Malaysia Malaysia Q&A Session |
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13:10-13:50 |
Panel 3: Contributions of Artificial Intelligence to Foresight Moderator Ms. Somia Djacta, Head, ICESCO Office to UNESCO, Paris France Dr. Hosni Ghedira, Director of Engagement Services, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence United Arab Emirates Dr. Adel Smeda, Expert at the science & technology sector ICESCO Q&A Session |
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14:10-14:25 |
Closing ceremony Dr. Kais Hammami, Director of the Strategic Foresight Center ICESCO |
