Whether tackling climate change, supporting the Global South or regulating emerging technologies, the world is facing an ever-increasing number of challenges. As the United Nations celebrates its seventy-fifth anniversary, its structures are being challenged to keep pace with a growing sense of urgency around the most pressing issues.
In a context of rising displacement and conflict, of the rise in climate and energy risks, and a lack of progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals set out by the UN, summits offer the opportunity for leaders to come together in an effort to advance solutions and prepare responses. But can they keep up?
This year’s APS Global Summit in Denver, Colorado, is dedicated to the theme of “Science for a Shared Future.” The conference brings together 14,000 scientific community members from across all disciplines to unite around a shared vision of science for our global future. Gannon is proud to host several of the event’s speakers, which include internationally recognized experts from diverse fields and perspectives.
The Global Summit is a space for graduate students to connect with thought leaders and practitioners who are shaping the future of their communities, countries and the world. The conference promotes active discussion and collaboration, especially among graduate student leaders who are interested in how global issues and events impact their work, research and scholarship. The conference encourages a wide range of theoretical and methodological approaches, including comparative, doctrinal, empirical, historical, sociological, and philosophical perspectives.