Chile's President attends ACCESS Forum 2024 - Bridging Borders in Science, Technology, and Innovation
/The ongoing ACCESS Forum, held in Stockholm from June 10-14, is a landmark event in the field of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) collaboration between Sweden and Chile.
Today, on June 13, the conference was honoured by a visit from Chile's President, Gabriel Boric Font, who delivered a key speech that underscored the significance of this international partnership.
Highlights of the Conference:
Today's highlight was the speech by President Gabriel Boric Font at Aula Magna, Stockholm University. Other esteemed guests and panelists, included Astrid Söderberg Widding, Professor and Rektor of Stockholm University, one of the host insitutions of the conference.
The ACCESS Forum is part of a larger initiative, bringing together eight Swedish and nine Chilean universities. It aims to foster academic collaboration, advance scientific knowledge, and promote innovation for economic growth. Over 200 researchers and university representatives have gathered to engage in dialogue and build partnerships.
The event features case examples, panel discussions, and networking sessions.
The ACCESS Forum 2024 highlights the power of international cooperation in STI, showcasing joint efforts between Sweden and Chile to promote sustainable development and achieve Agenda 2030 goals.
EWB-SWE's participation underscores our commitment to strengthening international partnerships and advancing engineering solutions for global challenges.
Photos:
Speech by Chile's President, Gabriel Boric Font.
Talk by Astrid Söderberg Widding, Professor and Rektor of Stockholm University.
Andrés Rivarola Puntigliano, Professor of Latin American Studies and Associate Professor of Economic History, and a student from Brazil at NILAS mingled with Caroline Edelstam, Secretary-General of EWB-SWE.