As part of the Association of ERC Grantees (AERG) Science & Society initiative, we are pleased to invite you to the AERG Science & Society Seminar, bringing together leading voices to discuss the role of frontier research in addressing societal challenges.
The event will open with remarks by Agnieszka Wykowska, President of AERG, and Karin Roelofs, Member of the ERC Scientific Council, followed by a presentation from Maria Leptin, President of the European Research Council (ERC). The seminar will conclude with a high-level panel discussion and audience Q&A featuring Maria Leptin alongside distinguished representatives from academia, policymaking, and industry.
- Date: 7 July 2026, 16.30–18.00 (followed by reception & dinner)
- Location: Donders Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging, Kapittelweg 29, Nijmegen and livestreamed
Programme
AERG Science & Society Seminar
16:30–16:35 Welcome by Alexandra van Huffelen (President of Radboud University)
16:35–16:45 Introduction by Agnieska Wykowska (President of AERG) and Karin Roelofs (ERC Scientific Council)
16:45–17:00 Presentation of Maria Leptin (ERC President)
17:00–18:00 Panel discussion, including Q&A with:
- Maria Leptin (president of the ERC)
- Robert-Jan Smits (Chair of the Executive Board of Neth-ER, former Director-General for
- Research and Innovation at the European Commission)
- Marileen van Dogterom (President of the KNAW)
- Arco Krijgsman (head of public private partnerships at ASML)
18.00–18.45 Reception
18.30–18.45 Transfer to restaurant
18.45–21.00 Informal dinner
Watch live
Watch the seminar live on YouTube and join the discussion from anywhere.
▶️ Watch the livestream here.