Science Innovation and Technology Mixer

On the margins of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction

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As the deadline of the Sendai Framework approaches, disaster risk continues to grow—demanding more than business-as-usual responses. At this critical moment, the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and the Geneva Science-Policy Interface (GSPI) invite you to a dynamic and informal Science, Innovation & Technology Mixer aimed at catalysing bold partnerships and creative thinking for disaster risk reduction.

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This is not a conference session. There will be no presentations, no speeches, and no fixed agenda—just space to connect, exchange, and challenge assumptions around a set of thought-provoking questions.

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The Mixer brings together a rich network of individuals and organisations working at the intersection of science, technology, innovation, and policy, including:

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• Scientific institutions, research consortia, and academic networks
  
  
• Universities, think tanks, and foundations
  
  
• Members of the UN Innovation Network
  
  
• Technology developers and digital innovators
  
  
• Switzerland’s vibrant research and innovation community
  
  
• Youth organisations and emerging voices
  
  
• Donors, finance experts, and risk reduction practitioners
  
  
• Government representatives and policy leaders
  
  

A team of Provocateurs will help spark meaningful dialogue, foster new connections, and surface unexpected insights. This is a chance to break silos, shift perspectives, and explore new ways to address rising disaster risk together.

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The venue is Campus Biotech, located just a short walk from the main Global Platform venue.

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Participation

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Open to everyone. No RSVP required.

Please note: Virtual participation is not available.

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Contact

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For more information, contact Adam Fysh (UNDRR): adam.fysh@un.org and Arantxa Cedillo (GSPI): arantxa.cedillo@unige.ch