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Personal visions of science centres in 2030

Raymond Kurzweil, famous American author, inventor, computer scientist and futurist predicts that by the year 2030 implants will enhance human intelligence and memory; nanobots smarter than biology will eradicate diseases; transport and agriculture will be 100% automated; computers will learn things on their own; and we will communicate making 3D hologramme phone calls.

How do you imagine science centres then? Will they still be needed and exist? Will they focus on natural phenomena, cutting edge science and technology literacy or perhaps intergenerational dialogue and social interactions? Seven speakers from different countries, of different age, background and experience will be asked to answer this question in seven minute's time. Participants will be invited to participate and share their own ideas - will a common vision of science centres in 2030 emerge?

Facilitator

Session speakers

Executive Manager
Vienna
Austria
Director
Dublin
Ireland
Preparation for a visit to Her Majesty
Director
Bagsværd
Denmark
Ecsite Honorary Fellow
Tapio Koivu
WP Lead (vice rector, education)
Vantaa
Finland
Director
Scientifica Association
Bucharest
Romania