- Draghi Tracker launched to measure and accelerate European innovation and competitiveness
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Grammy-nominated Aloe Blacc calls for open data sharing across funders and corporations
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Disruptive transformations unlocked by quantum computing
Frontiers Science House Day 4 underscored the urgency of turning science ambition into delivery — launching new tools to boost Europe’s competitiveness, calling for openness in research data, and exploring the disruptive potential of quantum technologies — while Day 5 turns to science diplomacy, open science, and a shared roadmap to 2035.
Key stories of Day 4 included:
JEDI Draghi Tracker launched to measure and accelerate European innovation and competitiveness
The Joint European Disruptive Initiative (JEDI) Draghi Tracker was launched in during the session “Strengthening Europe's Science and Innovation Engine” – a quarterly progress report designed to measure Europe’s implementation of the Draghi report on competitiveness and help move from debate to delivery. Learn more about the performance of 20 key measures in the report: Draghi Tracker launched to measure and accelerate European innovation and competitiveness at Davos’ Frontiers Science House
Aloe Blacc calls for open data sharing across funders and corporations
Speaking during the session “Novel approaches to accelerate cancer precision therapeutics—on both sides of the leash,” Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum artist and founder of Major Inc, Aloe Blacc urged funders, universities, startups, and corporations to share data – especially negative results – so the scientific community can learn faster in the AI era. Privacy-preserving approaches could enable collaboration without undermining commercial incentives. Discover projects advancing open data including Frontiers FAIR² Data Management and the Open Brain Institute: Grammy-nominated Aloe Blacc calls for open data sharing across funders and corporations at the Frontiers Science House
Disruptive transformations unlocked by quantum computing
Quantum technologies reshape science and industry as profoundly as AI has. The quantum decade could unlock new capabilities for managing highly complex systems – from climate and biological networks to secure communications.
During the session “Conquering quantum's next frontier,” Barry Sanders, Scientific Director Quantum City of the University of Calgary, said:
“We don’t know exactly what kind of disruptive transformation quantum will bring. It is exciting for scientists but on the security side this is a dual question.”
Highlights of Day 5, Friday, 23 January – Science diplomacy
08:00 CET – Open science for the public good
Global leaders from government, industry, philanthropy, and science explore how open science – amplified by open research data for AI – can drive public benefit and private-sector innovation.
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Bernhard Kowatsch, Director Global Accelerator and Ventures, United Nations World Food Programme
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Christian Ehler, Member of the European Parliament
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Erika Kraemer-Mbula, Professor of Economics, University of Johannesburg
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Jean-Claude Burgelman, Director, Frontiers Planet Prize
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Juan Lavista, Chief Data Scientist and Corporate Vice President, Microsoft
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Lene Oddershede, Chief Scientist Officer, Novo Nordisk Foundation
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Martin Müller, Executive Director Science Anticipation, GESDA
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Victor Ambros, Silverman Professor of Natural Sciences, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
10:00 CET – Restoring multilateralism with science diplomacy
Today's greatest security threats are often rooted in scientific and technological challenges. Science diplomacy can be a concrete tool for preventing conflict and strengthening global security.
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Alexandre Fasel, State Secretary, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs Switzerland
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Christian Ehler, Member of the European Parliament
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Lise Korsten, President, African Academy of Science
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Josef Aschbacher, Director General, European Space Agency (ESA)
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Martin Müller, Executive Director Science Anticipation, GESDA
11:30 CET – The 2035 science roadmap
Researchers, funders, policymakers, and practitioners co-create a forward-looking 2035 science roadmap, translating science into cooperation, resilience, and impact ahead.
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Karen Baert, Co-founder & CEO, Ammobia
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Zina Cinker, Chief Creator, XPANSE
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Jim Keravala, CEO, OffWorld
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Henry Markram, Co-founder, INAIT; Co-founder, Open Brain Institute; Co-founder Frontiers
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Kamila Markram, CEO and Co-founder, Frontiers
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Jennifer Schenker, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, The Innovator