McMaster Dialogue explores transformative power of science, technology and digital cooperation

Join Bonny Ibhawoh, vice-provost, International, and faculty members as they discuss the opportunities and risks that come with the rapid advances in science, technology and digital cooperation.

January 23, 2025

Three people seated. The person in the centre is speaking while the other two look on. There is a banner behind them that has McMaster University branding on it.
McMaster Dialogues panelists, from left: Kari Dalnoki-Veress, professor, Physics & Astronomy; Sarah Dickson-Anderson, associate dean (Undergraduate), Faculty of Engineering; and Mike Wilson, scientific director, McMaster Health Forum, during a discussion facilitated by Bonny Ibhawoh, vice-provost, International, not shown.

How do you cope with the pace of technological change? How can we win back trust in science? How can technology help us solve complex global problems, from climate change to public health crises?

These are some of the topics tackled in the latest episode of the McMaster Dialogues – a series of discussions that take on global issues by bringing together diverse researchers and students.

Watch the latest Dialogue below:

The McMaster Dialogues creates opportunities for informed debate on the greatest challenges facing our world.

The first Dialogue on peace and security and this second instalment on science, technology and digital cooperation focus on the challenges identified at the United Nations Summit of the Future and the Pact for the Future that are bringing countries together for collective action. The McMaster Dialogues were launched under the leadership of President David Farrar.

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