Biorisks, Biosecurity and Biological Disarmament Conference

Advances in science and technology are taking place at an unprecedented rate, making vital contributions to addressing major societal challenges. Yet, transformative developments in a wide range of fields can also pose risks to society. As such, it has become more important than ever to monitor opportunities and risks posed by advances in science and technology for the biosecurity regime. This cannot be done by any one actor alone, rather it will require collaborative efforts by states and stakeholders from civil society, academia and industry, along with other actors.

In order to facilitate multi-stakeholder engagement around biological security and biological disarmament, the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) with the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are co-organizing a stakeholder conference designed to bring together actors from civil society, academia and industry, along with diplomats, to stimulate the exchange of ideas and thinking around how to build biosecurity and bolster biological disarmament. The event will provide an opportunity to discuss ongoing diplomatic processes and current and upcoming issues in the areas of biorisk, biosecurity and biological disarmament.

WHEN & WHERE: 04 and 05 July 2023 | The conference will be held in person in Geneva, and will be livestreamed through Webex for interactive participation.

PARTICIPANTS: Participation is open to individuals with a professional interest in biorisks, biosecurity and biological disarmament. In-person participation is by invite only.

REGISTER FOR ONLINE PARTICIPATION: BioConferenceOnline.eventbrite.com