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23-24 April 2024: The Committee for Scientific and Technological Policy (CSTP) meets at the Ministerial level: Ministers and other high-level representatives from OECD member countries, invited non-members, and international organisations are invited to endorse a transformative science, technology, and innovation policy agenda for sustainability transitions, while embedding shared values in the governance of science and emerging technologies and reaffirming the need for international co-operation to address global challenges. The Ministerial meeting, under the auspices of the Ministry of Higher Education and Research of France, will take place on April 23-24, 2024, at the OECD Headquarters in Paris. It will provide an important platform for ministers to discuss and give strategic guidance on the future work of the CSTP and strengthen the relationship between members, non-members and international organisations, as we shape common actions for shared challenges. The CSTP Ministerial 2024 aims to: • Deliver an action-oriented Declaration, calling on major stakeholders to endorse a transformative science, technology, and innovation policy agenda to address the climate challenge, support the responsible development of science and technology based on shared values and identify actions for international cooperation in these areas. • Help raise the profile of science, technology, and innovation within other policy domains, with a view to promoting cross-government and cross-sectoral cooperation on sustainability transitions. • Establish a roadmap for future OECD work and priorities in the areas of science, technology, and innovation. Why is Minister level participation important? Ministers of science, technology and innovation are at the forefront of transformative actions to address global challenges. They are called to endorse a fit for purpose Declaration, which outlines a shared vision for future science, technology, and innovation policies, based on shared values. The CSTP Ministerial will provide them with additional tools to fast-track transformative actions in the face of crises and geopolitical tensions. The CSTP Ministerial meeting is an opportunity for ministers to come together and to actively engage in dialogues and share best practices with their counterparts across OECD countries and beyond, including high-level representatives of international organisations, and with business and civil society. Their in-person presence at the OECD serves as a testament to their commitment to the principles of international cooperation, while also reinforcing the role of science, technology, and innovation in accelerating sustainability transitions. Developing a Shared and Action-Oriented Agenda, in Science, Technology, and Innovation In the face of mounting global challenges, of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, as well as the global threats from emerging infectious diseases, food, water, and energy insecurity and rising social inequalities, governments must be more ambitious and act with greater urgency in their science, technology, and innovation policies. The calls for action amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as increasing geopolitical tensions, are heard at various levels of government, business, and civil society alike, calling on us to urgently review and reform our science, technology, and innovation policies to help accelerate the pace of sustainability transitions. The OECD, through the work led by the CSTP is formulating a new agenda for transformative science, technology, and innovation policies to help meet these challenges. The Ministerial and Declaration are underpinned by: Engagement | Engage society Action | Implement Values | Support the and strengthen multisectoral and transformative science and implementation of new policies multilateral dialogue in science innovation policies and the responsible development and innovation of emerging technologies based on shared values The Declaration is anchored by: • An OECD Agenda for Transformative Science, Technology, and Innovation Policies – The Agenda offers guidance to design and implement science, technology and innovation policies that address societal challenges through inclusive, anticipatory, adaptive, experimental, and evidence-based approaches that require greater cross-government co-ordination. • An OECD Framework for the anticipatory governance of emerging technologies - This framework aims to guide policymakers and other innovation actors to design better technology governance systems that help realise the transformative potential of emerging technologies. In general, emerging technologies present problems of evidence-gathering in the face of novelty and uncertainty and pose questions on how to balance enacting innovation-friendly with protective regulation, as well as the role of the public, and public trust, in cutting-edge discoveries and innovations. Key dates - line-up of events on April 22nd through 24th: Participants from across sectors will contribute to side events, sessions, and conversations and help shape future transformative action in science, technology, and innovation. On April 22nd the OECD Global Science Forum will host a High-level symposium on international cooperation in critical infrastructures for research. In parallel, the OECD Global Forum on Technology will host a High-level expert event on the next generation biotechnologies for global challenges. Other side meetings will also be held. On April 23rd, participants will take part in a Multistakeholder Dialogue where high-level representatives and members of civil society at large will convene to debate (i) the future we want in science and technology, (ii) the skills and capabilities we need in times of change, and (iii) how we protect the future with science and technology. Ministers are encouraged to take part in the Multistakeholder Dialogue before the opening session of the Ministerial that same day at 17:00. Ministers will also have opportunity to hold bilateral meetings and exchange with their peers and other high-level stakeholders during various networking breaks and social events throughout the Ministerial meeting. On April 24th, the Ministerial will continue the high-level discussion through plenary and breakout sessions and conclude by adopting the Ministerial Declaration. The Ministerial meeting is: What is the CSTP? CSTP was established in 1972 to enhance cooperation among OECD members countries and partners, in science, technology and innovation policy, with a view to contributing to the achievement of economic, social, and scientific aims, including growth and the creation of jobs, sustainable development, improved well-being of their citizens and advancing the frontiers of knowledge. It pays particular attention to the integration of science, technology, and innovation policy with other aspects of government policy, which is of increasing importance in the development of increasingly globalised knowledge economies. CSTP oversees the work of the OECD Global Science Forum (GSF), of the Working Party on Biotechnology, Nanotechnology and Converging technology (BNCT), of the Working Party of National Experts on Science and Technology Indicators (NESTI), of the Working Party on Technology and Innovation Policy (TIP), of the OECD Space Forum and the Science, Innovation, and the Ocean programme. Have Questions? Please contact [email protected]. Informational notes, and other logistical documents, including official communication elements, and registration instructions will be shared in due course. Proposed Draft Agenda *Preliminary and subject to change, pending final decision(s) by the CSTP Ministerial bureau. Monday 22 April 2023 pre-Ministerial Side Events & Discussions 9:30-13:00 S&T International Co-operation Among ASEAN Economies – hosted by Japan (By invitation only) 10:00-18:00 Research for Development – Hosted by the UK Collaborative on Development Research (UKCDR) and the French Development Agency (Agence Francaise pour le developpement - AFD) - (By invitation only) 11:45-18:00 Global Science Forum (GSF) High-Level Symposium on the Future of Research Infrastructures and International Collaboration 11:30-18:00 Global Forum on Technology High-Level Expert Event on the Next Generation Biotechnologies for Global Challenges Tuesday 23 April 2023 Multistakeholder High-Level Dialogue & Ministerial Day 1 8:30-9:30 Registration & Networking 9:30-11:00 Welcome and setting the stage – keynote, followed by panel discussion. Plenary: Shaping science and technology policies for our future: how to engage diverse audiences? Multistakeholder high-level Dialogue 11:00-11:30 Networking break and transition to breakout sessions 11:30-13:00 Breakout B1. The future we want in Breakout B2. Equipping society in a fast- Breakout B3. Protecting the future Parallel science and technology changing world with science and technology sessions Panel B1.1 - Making Open Science a Panel B2.1 - Not leaving anyone behind in digital and Panel B3.1 - The ocean we want by reality for the benefit of society green transitions: the role of skills and capabilities 2030 13:00-14:30 VIP Luncheon (Ministers/Head of Delegation/Speakers) Ministers arrive ahead of the official opening of the Ministerial for a VIP Lunch and bilateral meetings opportunity (14:30 – 16:45) 14:30-16:00 Panel B1.2 - Human enhancement: a Panel B2.2 - Talent and diverse research career Panel B3.2 - Partnerships for climate responsible leap forward? paths in a world in transition action and biodiversity Parallel sessions Launch of the policy toolkit for Launch of the OECD/EU Research and Innovation responsible innovation in Careers Observatory (ReICO) Initiative neurotechnology 16:00-16:30 Concluding remarks of each breakout, broadcast in parallel rooms 16:30-17:00 Networking break and transition to Ministerial meeting 17:00-18:30 Ministerial Start Ministerial Opening Plenary: International cooperation and competition in times of disruption 18:30-20:00 Social Event for Delegations 19:00-21:00 Ministerial Dinner hosted by France at the restaurant “les Ombre” (musée du quai Branly) Logistical information will be shared in due course Wednesday 24 April 2023 Ministerial Day 2 8:30-10:15 Plenary 2: Anticipatory governance of emerging technologies (breakfast provided) Plenary open to OECD Members, EU, and Accession Countries 9:30-10:30 Networking opportunity for non-members and other participants Ministerial Meeting Day 2 10:30-12:30 Plenary 3: Science, technology, and innovation for the green transition 12:35-14:10 Ministerial working lunch topic TBC, including break for family photo 14:15-15:45 How to engage society in science, How to direct research and innovation How to ensure whole-of-government Parallel technology, and innovation for funding to address the climate challenge coherence for transitions Sessions green and just transitions 15:45-16:00 Break and networking opportunity 16:00-17:30 Plenary 4: International actions for global challenges: making open science a reality 17:30-18:00 Closing plenary session: Concluding session and adoption of the Ministerial Declaration 18:00-20:00 Social event Saatja: "MKM info" Saaja: "MKM info" Teema: FW: Official Letter of Invitation - CSTP Ministerial 2024 Kuupäev: 2024-01-11 06:32 From: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 9:29 PM To: Priit Pallum <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > Cc: Triin Loks <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >; Laura Limperk-Kütaru <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >; Priit Tinits <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >; Esindus OECD juures üldaadress (e-mail) <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > Subject: Official Letter of Invitation - CSTP Ministerial 2024 Importance: High Dear Ambassador, The Committee for Scientific and Technological Policy (CSTP) will hold a meeting at Ministerial level on 23-24 April 2024 at the OECD Headquarters in Paris (France), chaired by France, to help shape future transformative policies in the field of science, technology, and innovation. The Ministerial meeting will be preceded by a Multi-Stakeholder High-Level Dialogue on 23 April 2024, and followed by the regular Spring meeting of the CSTP on 25 April 2024. For additional updates regarding registration, the official website and more, we invite you to review the CSTP Ministerial Linktree <https://linktr.ee/oecd_cstp_ministerial2024> . Please find attached two official letters of invitation signed jointly by the Minister of Higher Education and Research of France and the OECD Secretary-General. We would like to invite you to confirm your Ministers’ participation by email (to [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> ), by 9 February 2024. You will also find an informational leaflet and provisional agenda attached. In addition, should an official accompanying your Ministers to the CSTP Ministerial meeting require a separate invitation letter for travel authorisation or visa purposes, please inform the CSTP Ministerial team. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have in the interim period. We look forward to hearing from you. Best regards, The CSTP Ministerial Team CSTP Ministerial 2024 Directorate for Science, Technology and Innovation [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> | <http://www.oecd.org/sti> www.oecd.org/sti | 2, rue André Pascal - 75775 Paris Cedex 16 Follow me on: <https://twitter.com/FraccolaSylvain> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvainfraccola/> <https://issuu.com/oecd.publishing> <https://linktr.ee/oecd_cstp_ministerial2024> <https://account.oecd.org/subscribeEmail.aspx?categoryKeys=4582>