Science and Society Forum 2005

Science has become ‘hard-wired’ into our society and permeates every aspect of our lives. As the scientific, social, ethical and economic stakes get higher, the scientific community and society at large need to engage in a deep-seated dialogue. The European Union – and its Member States – have spearheaded efforts in recent years to draw together the ‘innovation triangle’: science, society and the economy. The Science and Society Forum 2005 will review the success of these efforts and plot a new course forward in the form of a Charter on the Future of Science in Society.