The World at Crossroads: Existential Risks to the Global Order

Monday 16 January 2023, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, at Sciences Po, Paris campus

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ABOUT THE TOPIC

The current international order is at crossroads. Major stress comes from climate change, more assertive authoritarian regimes, nuclear threats, important technological advances and increased economic inequalities.

Through panel discussions and keynote lectures, the 8th edition of the Summit will explore the most pressing issues in the world today, including risks to our global security, economic fragmentation, backsliding on the energy transition, the health of our ocean, and the challenge of using technology for good.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Download our program (PDF) and the biographies of participants (PDF). 

MORNING

WELCOME REMARKS (9:00 - 9:25, Boutmy)

• Mathias Vicherat, President, Sciences Po
• Arancha González, Dean, Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA)

See the replay and summary of this opening session.

A CONVERSATION ON HOW TO AVOID ECONOMIC FRAGMENTATION (9:25 - 10:25, Boutmy)

• José Manuel Salazar, Executive Secretary, Economic Commission for Latin America, United Nations
• Student Speaker: Katarina Körner, International Economic Policy, PSIA
• Student Presenter: Julie Biem, International Economic Policy, PSIA
• Moderator: Liz Alderman, chief European business correspondent, New York Times

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PANEL: HOW TO MINIMIZE THE USE OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS (10:30 - 11:30, Boutmy)

• Tarja Cronberg, Executive Board Member, European Leadership Network
• Vincent Desportes, Major General (r); Faculty member, PSIA
• Alexander Schallenberg, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Austria
• Student Speaker: Veronika Kvietkova, International Security, PSIA
• Student Panel Presenter: Clément Masselin, International Governance and Diplomacy, PSIA
• Moderator: Steven Erlanger, chief diplomatic correspondent for Europe, New York Times

Exclusive follow up sessions will take place immediately after each panel, led by a PSIA student chair

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PANEL: HOW TO PROTECT OUR OCEAN (10:30 - 11:45, Chapsal)

• Rémi Parmentier, Director, The Varda Group
• Monica Verbeek, CEO, Seas at Risk
• Student Speaker: Vivienne Dosoo, Environmental Policy, PSIA
• Student Panel Presenter: Charlee Heath, International Security, PSIA
• Moderator: Glen Wright, Senior Research Fellow, International Ocean Governance

Exclusive follow up sessions will take place immediately after each panel, led by a PSIA student chair

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AFTERNOON 

PANEL: HOW TO SUCCEED IN THE ENERGY TRANSITION (14:15 - 15:30, Boutmy)

• Ditte Juul Jørgensen, Director-General, DG Energy, European Commission
• Damilola Ogunbiyi, Special Representative of the UNSG for Sustainable Energy for All (via zoom)
• Student Speaker: Farah El Yacoubi, Advanced Global Studies, PSIA
• Student Panel Presenter: Charles Reinhart, International Energy, PSIA
• Moderator: Shiv Someshwar, Visiting Professor, Sciences Po and Columbia University

Exclusive follow up sessions will take place immediately after each panel, led by a PSIA student chair

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PANEL: HOW TO GOVERN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (14:15 - 15:30, Chapsal)

• Marc Mossé, Senior Counsel, August Debouzy Law Firm
• Gabriela Ramos, Assistant Director-General, UNESCO
• Student Speaker: William Yee, International Governance and Diplomacy, PSIA
• Student Panel Presenter: Ricarda Seitz, International Governance and Diplomacy, PSIA
• Moderator: Beatriz Botero Arcila, Assistant Professor of Law, Sciences Po

Exclusive follow up sessions will take place immediately after each panel, led by a PSIA student chair

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KEYNOTE SPEECH (16:30 - 17:30, Boutmy)

• Txai Surui, Young Leader, Brazil

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CONCLUSION (17:30 - 17:45, Boutmy)

• Arancha González, Dean, PSIA 

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THROUGHOUT THE DAY

Two PSIA student artists will present their work throughout the day during the Summit. Guillermina Loyola Pelaez is a musician and a student in Environmental Policy at PSIA. Verena Maerker is a photographer and a student in Human Rights and Humanitarian Action.  

ABOUT REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION FOR THE SUMMIT

The Summit is open to PSIA students as well as to the whole Sciences Po community. Anyone can register to attend the major sessions during the day. Please note the Summit will take place in-person on Sciences Po's Paris campus. 

EXTERNAL GUESTS REGISTRATION FOR THE SUMMIT

The summit is open for the external guests as well. However, please note that registration for external guests is subject to availability.

REGISTRATION FOR BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Breakout sessions will take place immediately after each panel discussion. They are available exclusively to PSIA students, to give you the chance to exchange informally with one of the panelists in a small group setting. Because the number of seats is limited, a random draw will be conducted to select student participants.

ABOUT STUDENT INVOLVEMENT

Student participation is at the very heart of the Summit, from conceptualization to the organization and implementation of the event. A number of PSIA students have been selected to participate as volunteers in various roles: student speakers, panel presenters, journalists, community managers, as well as artists. In addition a student advisory board works with the PSIA team to ensure that the event is designed to maximize student participation and engagement.

CONTACT

For any queries about the Youth & Leaders Summit, please contact: psia.events@sciencespo.fr