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International Directors Forum 2023, 14-17 November | Registration Closing Soon!


Last Day to register to attend the International Directors Forum on Science Engagement #IDF2023 is 26 October.


Why?

A unique in-person only opportunity for a maximum of 200 senior leaders from global science engagement institutions to inspire and be inspired, network, build relationships, share expertise, and debate the field's response to contemporary challenges such as the climate and biodiversity crisis, misinformation, and critical thinking.

What?

A 2-day program featuring inspirational talks in the mornings about current challenges; check out the list of confirmed speakers here.
 
In the afternoons, participants will engage in hands-on workshops to come up with feasible and tangible solutions to the challenges discussed earlier, to bring back home newly inspired knowledge and aspirational practices to apply and develop. All workshops start with named challenges, but discussion will certainly grow wider; read more about the program here.

Where?

IDF 2023 is hosted by and will take place at Heureka - The Finnish Science Centre just outside Helsinki, Finland, in Vantaa.

When?

IDF 2023 will take place 14-17 November; however, the main program will be delivered 15-16 November.
 
Optional Local Tours and Cultural Experiences will take place on 17 November.

Registration

  • The registration fee for this unique event is €719,20 including Finnish VAT at 24%
  • NAMES Members who would like to register are kindly requested to email NAMES Secretariat Office at namesnetwork@bibalex.org.
    • Please include the name and contact details of the chief executive who would like to register for the event.
  • A member chief executive could nominate an alternative for them from among the member institution senior directors
  • Registration is limited and will be provided to member chief executives on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Accommodation

Before you travel

Travelling around Helsinki & Vantaa

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