Springer Nature Symposium on Science Communication

Building Trust in Science

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Overview

Join Springer Nature and its partners for an exclusive international symposium on science communication in the new age of AI and large language learning models. Our line-up features Mira Murati, the visionary CTO of OpenAI and a driving force behind the evolution of ChatGPT, alongside an array of distinguished speakers and panelists who are deeply committed to enhancing the communication of science to diverse audiences.

The significance of effective science communication, resonating with both scientific and public spheres, cannot be overstated. It serves as the cornerstone for fostering collaboration, trust, and society’s support for science. In the post-pandemic era, the imperative of conveying authoritative and dependable scientific information has been brought to the fore. Notably, the emergence of widely-available communication tools, powered by large language learning models will have a transformative, but unpredictable, impact on scientific communication: , there are great opportunities but also threats. This landscape is juxtaposed with the rampant spread of misinformation and disinformation with the potential to undermine trust in science, coupled with a troubling increase in online harassment of experts.

The invitation-only event will be attended by a select audience of preeminent academics, including Vice Chancellors, Deputy Vice Chancellors for Research, Deans, Chief Scientists, and Research Institute Directors. Additionally, we welcome CEOs of corporations, heads of Public Relations and Communications from institutions, adept science communicators, accomplished science journalists, and Early and Mid-Career Researchers (EMCRs). The symposium will adhere to the Chatham House Rule, fostering an environment of unrestricted and candid discourse. Subsequently, Springer Nature will encapsulate the insights and discussions in an open access online report, ensuring the legacy of this event endures.

Please note:

  • No registration fee is required
  • a celebratory networking reception will conclude the event.
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RSVP by Saturday, 21st October 2023
Date
11 December 2023
Time
9 am to 5:30 pm
Where
John Niland Scientia Building, Leighton Hall

Topics

  1. Impact and Application of AI to Science Communication
  2. Empowering Effective Dialogue Among Scientists, the Media and the Public
  3. Combatting Misinformation, Dis-information and Online Harassment of Science Experts
  4. Navigating the Communication Challenges of Public Health Issues
  5. Forging Global Reputations and Collaborations for Institutions and Nations

Speakers/Panelists

  • Mira Murati
    CTO, OpenAI
  • Cathy Foley
    Australia’s Chief Scientist
  • Anna-Maria Arabia
    CEO, Australian Academy of Science
  • Susannah Eliott
    CEO, AusSMC
  • Asako Omi
    Member of the House of Representatives, Japan
  • Magdalena Skipper
    Editor in Chief, Nature (virtual attendance online)
  • Hiroaki Kitano
    Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Sony Group Corporation, CEO of Sony Research Inc. and Sony Computer Science Laboratories, Inc.
  • Kenji Shibuya
    Research Director, Tokyo Foundation for Policy Research, and Director, Soma COVID Vaccination Medical Center, Japan
  • Emma Johnston
    Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), The University of Sydney

 
  • Yuko Harayama
    Professor Emeritus, Tohoku University, and co-chair Japan Association for Advancement of Science (JAAS)
  • Lyndal Byford
    Director of News and Partnerships, AusSMC
  • Robyn Williams
    ABC Radio National, The Science Show
  • Caitlin Curtis
    Research Fellow, UQ Centre for Policy Futures, Lecturer, UQ Business School, and Affiliate Research Fellow, School of Public Health, The University of Queensland (UQ)
  • Stephen Pincock
    Vice President, Impact Solutions, Springer Nature
  • Nick Campbell
    Vice President, Funder Relations, Academic Affairs, Springer Nature, London
  • Jeffrey Robens
    Lead Trainer & Senior Editorial Development Manager, Springer Nature, Tokyo
  • Summer May Finlay
    Senior Lecturer, Aboriginal Health, University of Wollongong
  • Susan Allison
    Chief Editor, Nature Reviews Nephrology
  • Brett Sutton
    Director of Health and Biosecurity, CSIRO, and former Victorian Chief Health Officer
  • Anne Kruger
    Associate Director RMIT FactLab, RMIT University 
  • Sujatha Raman
    Professor and Director of Research at the Centre for Public Awareness of Science (CPAS), Australian National University (ANU); Leader of UNESCO Chair in Science Communication for the Public Good, ANU
  • Motoko Kotani
    Executive Vice President for Research, Tohoku University, Japan, and Vice President for Science and Society, the International Science Council
  • Sara Phillips
    Springer Nature, Asia-Pacific Bureau Chief (Acting), Nature News
  • Bianca Nogrady
    Founding President, Science Journalists Association of Australia, and freelance science journalist
  • Nobuko Miyairi
    Consultant, Digital Science, Tokyo

Partners

Lead sponsor

Sony Group Corporation

Supporting sponsor

Digital Science