Giant Jamboree/Program/Contribution Day
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CONTRIBUTION DAY
November 21, 2020
#iGEMContributionDay
Let’s look ahead to the future of synthetic biology. Contribution day is all about exploring the wider role of synthetic biology in the world and how we can contribute to this field. Together, we will draft both a personal and community roadmap of the next decade of synthetic biology. We will do this by exploring our five pillars: governance, innovation, sustainability, accessibility, and knowledge. We will be inspired by keynotes, participate in workshops, find out how to stay connected After iGEM, and learn from one another.
Thank you for attending the first ever iGEM Contribution Day!
There is still time to add our community roadmap! Community Roadmap to 2030 Survey:
What is contribution day all about? Watch this video to find out!
The Five Pillars for the Future of Synthetic Biology
Governance
Governance Keynote: Dr. Margaret Hamburg
Governance is about the collective responsibility we share to promote the safe and ethical use of our technology. Join this pillar to explore how policy can keep up with technology in the next 10 years, and your role in connecting the synthetic biology community to the rest of the world.
Innovation
Innovation Keynote: Dr. Mary Maxon
Innovation is about the development of applied synthetic biology solutions that address unmet needs and challenges in our society. The iGEM Competition is at the forefront of the global bio economy. Join this pillar to explore the next 10 years of synthetic biology innovation, and your role in the bio economy.
Sustainability
Sustainability Keynote: Dr. Elizabeth Bennett
Sustainability is about the development of sustainable synthetic biology projects that help us build a society that meets the needs of all people within the means of our planet. Join this pillar to explore the next 10 years of synthetic biology sustainability, and your role in a transition to a sustainable future.
Accessibility
Accessibility Keynote: Dr. Ellen Jorgensen
Accessibility is about making sure that the tools that we create, and the community we build, are for the many, not the few. Join this pillar to explore ways to open science over the next 10 years, and your role in inviting more of the world to be a part of the story of synthetic biology.
Knowledge
Knowledge Keynote: Dr. Megan Palmer
Knowledge is the generation of collective wisdom, skills, and tools of synthetic biology, that allow us to discover and build new technology. Join this pillar to explore how experimentation will change in the next 10 years, and your role in creating and analyzing the data that will shape our future.
Events Repeated in 3 Regions
Asia-Pacific:
3 - 6 AM EST (UTC-05)
30min Welcome and 5 Pillars Keynote
30min Workshops Round #1
30min Workshops Round #2
30min Wrap-Up and Conclusions
60min Networking
Europe, Middle East, and Africa:
6 - 9 AM EST (UTC-05)
30min Welcome and 5 Pillars Keynote
30min Workshops Round #1
30min Workshops Round #2
30min Wrap-Up and Conclusions
60min Networking
Americas:
9 - 12 PM EST (UTC-05)
30min Welcome and 5 Pillars Keynote
30min Workshops Round #1
30min Workshops Round #2
30min Wrap-Up and Conclusions
60min Networking
Global Events
Global Keynote Panel - SynBio & Next 10 Years
Streaming LIVE at 12PM EST / UTC-05
We will end the day by bringing the whole world together for a panel discussion with all of our keynotes. You can ask them your questions about what the next 10 years of SynBio looks like, and get their advice about how to maximize your contributions.
Global Networking & After iGEM Fair
Networking starts at 1PM EST / UTC-05
During the After iGEM fair we will introduce you to exciting programs that you can participate in now that you are iGEM alumni. We hope you will come to explore how iGEM can help you on your path to success!
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Explore the program:
COMPETITION
November 14-16
COMMUNITY
November 17-20
CONTRIBUTION
November 21
CELEBRATION
November 22
iGEM 2020 Sponsors
iGEM Foundation
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