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Biodigital Convergence Workshops 2021
Policy Horizons is launching a winter workshop series that builds on its Exploring Biodigital Convergence report and biodigital convergence webinars. We are looking for forward-thinking public servants to help explore major biodigital changes, and how these could affect policies and programs.
If you would like to participate in any of these workshops, please email us.
Upcoming Workshops
Previous Workshops
Introduction to strategic foresight and biodigital convergence
January 20, 2021, 1:00pm – 2:00pm EST
Sector: Food and agriculture
January 26 & 29, 2021
Drivers
- Cellular agriculture (lab grown food / 3D printed food)
- Smart farming (automation + CRISPR)
- DNA-based nutrition
Activities
- Cascade diagram – January 26, 2021, 9:00am – 10:50am EST
- Assumptions analysis – January 29, 2021, 10:00am – 11:50am EST
Resources
Sector: Environmental protection & climate change
February 2 & 5, 2021
Drivers
- Gene Drives
- Smart bioreactors for carbon capture
- Bioremediation and biosensors
- Internet of Living Things
Activities
- Cascade diagram – February 2, 2021, 9:00am – 10:50am EST
- Assumptions analysis – February 5, 2021, 10:00am – 11:50am EST
Resources
Sector: Manufacturing and energy
February 9 & 12, 2021
Drivers
- Biofoundry
- Biomaterials
- BioEnergy
Activities
- Cascade diagram – February 9, 2021, 9:00am – 10:50am EST
- Assumptions analysis – February 12, 2021, 10:00am – 11:50am EST
Resources
Sector: Health and human augmentation
February 16 & 19, 2021
Drivers
- Brain implant – update your body
- DIY bio
- AI for diagnostic and discoveries
- Human design with CRISPR
- Multiomics devices for Big Biodata
Activities
- Cascade diagram – February 16, 2021, 9:00am – 10:50am EST
- Assumptions analysis – February 19, 2021, 10:00am – 11:50am EST
Resources
Sector: Surveillance and security
February 23 & 26, 2021
Drivers
- Biodatabase
- Biosensors
- Genomic surveillance
- Biothreats
- DIY Bio bioterrorism and biothreats
Activities
- Cascade diagram – February 23, 2021, 9:00am – 10:50am EST
- Assumptions analysis – February 26, 2021, 10:00am – 11:50am EST
Resources
Sector: POST COVID WORLD & Society
March 9 & 12, 2021
Drivers
- DNA Privacy
- Fragmented world
- Public Health based Governance
- Humans more connected to Nature
Activities
- Cascade diagram – March 9, 2021, 9:00am – 10:50am EST
- Assumptions analysis – March 12, 2021, 10:00am – 11:50am EST
Resources
Resources
- Exploring Biodigital Convergence – Policy Horizons Canada
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