Short Papers Platform Agenda
The Prototypes for Humanity Short Papers Platform brings together leading academics, researchers and experts from around the world to share emerging research, exchange perspectives and explore how knowledge can contribute to addressing real-world challenges.
Across two days of presentations and discussion, the programme will showcase research spanning a diverse range of disciplines and areas of global relevance, creating opportunities for dialogue, collaboration and new connections between academia, industry and the wider Prototypes for Humanity community.
Please find the full programme below.
17-18 November
Tuesday 17th November
*Each thematic session includes a selection of ten-minute short paper presentations, Q&A and networking.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Opening Ceremony |
| 09:30 – 12:00 | Environment, Sustainability and Energy Key topics • Pollution, waste reduction, waste valorisation • Renewable, alternative energy technologies • Practical adaptations and mitigations in response to climate change |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch Break |
| 13:00 – 15:30 | Infrastructures and Cities Key topics • Sustainable building materials • Advanced construction technologies • Energy, cooling and water efficiency in buildings |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Networking |
| 16:00 – 18:30 | Mobility and Logistics Key topics • Autonomous cargo operations, drones and robotic logistics • AI decisioning, cyber-physical security, digital twins • Logistics, supply chains and urban freight |
Wednesday 18th November
*Each thematic session includes a selection of ten-minute short paper presentations, Q&A and networking.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 09:00 – 10:15 | Open and Speculative Key topics • Speculative design and future-focused innovation including AI • Experimental designs and pilot studies • Novel approaches to long-standing challenges |
| 10:30 – 13:00 | Socio-Economic Empowerment, Digital Economies and Future Markets Key topics • Sustainable green finance and transition finance • Financial inclusion and banking accessibility • Regulatory technology and digital compliance |
| 13:00 – 13:45 | Lunch Break |
| 13:45 – 16:00 | Autonomous Systems and Advanced Manufacturing Key topics • Machine reasoning and decision making • Intelligent and advanced manufacturing • AI ethics, governance and trust |
| 16:00 – 16:15 | Networking |
| 16:15 – 18:30 | Wellbeing and Human Performance Key topics • Medical innovations, devices and diagnostics • Digital healthcare • Lifestyle diseases and preventive healthcare |
| 18:30 – 19:00 | Awards and Prize-Giving Ceremony |