NRP 84 Dialogue Day

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The Dialogue Day is a workshop organised by the NRP 84 to facilitate the exchange of different perspectives on new plant breeding technologies.

Start26.06.2026 07:00
End26.06.2026 14:00
VenueBern
Registration deadline09.06.2026

The aim of the NRP 84 Dialogue Day is to bring together a diverse group of participants, including researchers, political representatives, businesses and members of the public with an interest in plant breeding. The event strongly emphasizes fostering meaningful exchange and collaboration through panels, discussions and interactive workshops. Experienced external moderators will lead the workshops, which are designed to encourage participants to consider different perspectives.

The goal of the Dialogue Day is to move beyond superficial conversations, allowing for a more nuanced understanding of both the opportunities and challenges that come with new plant breeding technologies. The event aims to promote an open dialogue among stakeholders from the fields of research, society, administration and politics, encouraging discussion about the issues and opportunities surrounding these technologies.

Speakers

NR Marionna Schlatter (Green Party), NR Martin Haab (SVP/UDC), Dr. Tobias Keller (GfS Bern), Prof. Véronique Boillet (University of Lausanne), Prof. Sebastian Soyk (University of Lausanne), Prof. Rui Mata (University of Basel), Dr. Mirko Bischofberger (Head of Knowledge Exchange, NRP 84), Prof. John Pannell (University of Lausanne)

Programme

9:00
Arrival and Coffee
9:30
Welcome, Program Overview & Introduction to NRP 84
9:45
Dialogue with Society
10:15
Dialogue with Politics
10:45
From Questions to Approaches: Research Now Underway in NRP 84
11:45
Panel Discussion
12:30-13:30
Lunch Break
13:30
Overview of Workshops
13:45
Breakout into Workshops
15:45
Plenum
16:00
Closing Words
16:00
Apéro