IAP Conference and General Assembly: Bridging Science, Policy and Society in an Era of Transformation

The InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) is pleased to announce that its 2025 Conference and General Assembly will take place from 8 to 11 December 2025 in Cairo, Egypt and online. This prestigious event will be hosted by the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT), bringing together leading scientific minds, policymakers and stakeholders from around the world.

Bridging Science, Policy and Society in an Era of Transformation

Themed 'Bridging Science, Policy and Society in an Era of Transformation', the 2025 IAP Conference, scheduled from 8-10 December, will explore innovative strategies for strengthening the science-policy-society interface. Discussions will highlight the vital role of science, scientists and national academies in addressing global challenges and driving collaborative and sustainable solutions to advance societal well-being.

Read and download the Conference Announcement here.

The conference will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions and interactive side events. Academies are asked to consider topics related (but not limited) to the following broad areas and questions:

• Trust and Resilience in Science Systems: What strategies are being implemented – or can be devised – to bridge political divides, combat misinformation, and rebuild public trust in science as a tool for societal progress?
• The Shifting Social Role of Academia: How are the expertise and financial sustainability of universities and academia being challenged and re-invented? What might the future role of universities and academies in society look like? How might we get there?
• Innovation for Sustainable Development: How can breakthrough innovations (including through open innovation) catalyse sustainable economic development by addressing such critical challenges as energy transitions and food security, while creating opportunities for sustainable prosperity? How could academies help nurture (open) innovation-based economies?
• Technological Advances and Ethical Challenges: How can we ensure the equitable and ethical governance and accessibility of current and emerging technologies?
• Climate Mitigation, Resilience and Sustainability: What science-driven and nature-based solutions can be promoted to tackle climate and environmental crises?
• Science Advice: How can we ensure the autonomy and effectiveness of academies as trusted advisors to decision-makers and the public? How can such advice be transdisciplinary, integrating the sciences, humanities and social sciences? How can academies promote and support transdisciplinary research?
• Science Diplomacy: How can science be leveraged as a bridge to foster collaboration and equitable partnerships across borders to address shared global challenges?

Call for Proposals

IAP will invite member academies, regional networks, partners, academic institutions, development organisations and other like-minded stakeholders to submit proposals for panel discussions and interactive side events aligned with the conference theme. Proposals should address critical global issues and foster collaborative solutions that bridge science, policy and society. Details regarding the content of proposals and the deadline of the call will be shared soon.

The IAP General Assembly

The Triennial General Assembly, scheduled for 11 December, will provide IAP members an opportunity to:

• Meet the newly elected IAP leadership (elections will be held online in the run-up to the meeting)
• Welcome new member academies
• Discuss ways to advance science-driven policies, promote public health and achieve development goals
• All IAP members are encouraged to actively participate to ensure inclusive and equitable outcomes and strengthen the collective impact of the global scientific community.

Information for Voting Delegates

Details regarding the designation of voting delegates for each IAP member academy will be shared soon.

We look forward to your active participation in the 2025 IAP Conference and General Assembly. Together, let us advance science as a cornerstone for global progress and transformation.