Starmus, the global science communication festival, announced that it will turn its gaze from the stars to the future of the world at its seventh meeting to be held in Bratislava in 2024. Stramus's fathers include Garik Israelian, who holds a PhD in astrophysics, and Queen guitarist Sir Brian May, who also holds a PhD in astrophysics.
In collaboration with ESET, the global cybersecurity company headquartered in Bratislava, Starmus inspires young people around the world to engage in scientific research, take responsibility using the latest technology, and contribute to the future of the planet. Sir Brian May and Dr. Garik Israelian announced the theme of the festival, 'Starmus Earth: the future of our planet', at the panel held at the Royal Society of London on Thursday, May 11th. World-renowned ethologist and nature conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, cosmologist Sir Martin Rees, and global governance professor Mary Kaldor attended. Microbiologist and Nobel Laureate Emmanuelle Charpentier joined the panel from afar with a simultaneous launch event on the Danube river in Bratislava, along with iPod inventor Tony Fadell and ESET CEO Richard Marko, cybersecurity expert and main partner of the festival.
Starmus co-founder Dr. Garik Israelian expressed his thoughts: “Starmus has traditionally focused on questioning the mysteries of the universe, looking forward to inspire and educate the next generation of explorers and reinvigorate the spirit of discovery, bringing together art, music and the world's greatest scientific and artistic minds to advance science communication. brought it.” Dr. Jane Goodall shared: “Climate change can make life on Earth vulnerable, and we are now seeing signs of this rapid change. We must take action to take care of our world, and Starmus draws attention to the urgency of this situation.”
Legendary Queen guitarist, Starmus co-founder and Advisory Board member Sir Brian May said: “Starmus aims to engage more closely with our planet in 2024. To this end, it will analyze how we can tackle the issues that pose the most threat to the Earth's future, such as potential threats to the environment and climate, far-reaching technologies including artificial intelligence, genetic engineering, cybersecurity, and humanitarian crises caused by armed conflicts around the world. ” ESET CEO Richard Marko expressed his views at the event: “ESET's role is to deliver the latest technologies and innovations that secure social progress. We believe this progress is made possible by science. We are proud to partner with Starmus to contribute to the effort to inspire the next generation of scientists and those who appreciate the value of science.”
Starmus Earth will welcome scientists, artists and environmentalists around the world to share groundbreaking discoveries, discuss big issues, and inspire the next generation of scientists, technologists and activists. More than 40 speakers who have been confirmed to be on Starmus Earth include astronaut and Apollo 16 moonwalker Charlie Duke, former President of Ireland Mary Robinson, and physicist Donna Strickland. As in previous years, the festival will award the Stephen Hawking Science Communication Medal in four categories: Music and Art, Science Writing, Film and Entertainment, and Lifetime Achievement.