We are pleased to announce that the Beijing Science Dialogue will take place from 19–21 October 2026 in Beijing, China, under the theme “Science in a Complex World – Science for a Better Future”.
Jointly organised by the International Science Council (ISC), the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST), the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, and the Beijing Municipal Government, this major gathering will bring together more than 250 scientific organisations from across world regions and scientific disciplines to exchange perspectives on emerging scientific challenges, strengthen international cooperation, and explore opportunities to advance science-informed solutions for sustainable development and societal resilience.
Open to the wider public, the three-day Dialogue will feature:
Day 1 | 19 October: Pre-event workshops and Opening Ceremony
Day 2 | 20 October: Full-day satellite symposia across 11 thematic areas, hosted at various venues across Beijing
Day 3 | 21 October: High-level plenary sessions and Closing Ceremony
For more information about the Beijing Science Dialogue please visit the ISC website: https://council.science/Beijing/.
External participants from China wishing to attend the Beijing Science Dialogue (19–21 October) should register by 10 September 2026 through the CAST website: https://isc2026.scimeeting.cn/cn/user/login/37384.
IRDR Satellite Symposium | 20 October 2026
As part of the Beijing Science Dialogue, IRDR will host an interdisciplinary satellite symposium on 20 October 2026, under the theme "Science, Data and Partnerships for Disaster Risk Reduction”.
The symposium will examine how scientific knowledge, data, and international research partnerships can strengthen disaster risk reduction in a rapidly changing world. It will also explore how these approaches can contribute to advancing the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Please save the date and join us for this important dialogue.
Further information on the IRDR satellite symposium, including the programme, speakers and venue, will be shared in the coming weeks. We look forward to welcoming you to Beijing and to engaging with you in advancing science, data, and partnerships for a safer and more resilient future.
