Identification of societal topics for DLA: Kick off working group

DLA Annual Conference 2024
Parallel session G

Friday, 31 May 2024
from 10:00 to 11:30

Lead
Ass. Prof. Rana Zadeh, Cornell University, New York, USA
Dr Lukas von Orelli, Velux Stiftung, Switzerland

Description
The Daylight Academy is excited to introduce a new initiative aimed at enhancing the societal impact of our work. We are launching a working group dedicated to pinpointing 2 to 3 critical societal issues where daylight research can significantly contribute to addressing the challenges. With the focus on the Sustainable Development Goals, our upcoming conference provides the ideal platform for this endeavour. These selected topics will shape our strategic focus for the upcoming period (2026-2030). The kick off workshop marks the beginning of a participative journey towards exploration and strategic planning. We encourage you to join us and actively participate in shaping the future direction of the Daylight Academy.

Objectives

• Clarify the criteria for selecting societal topics aligned with the mission of the Daylight Academy and its overarching goals.
• Develop a comprehensive roadmap detailing the future endeavours of the working group, specifying key milestones and timelines.
• Review and build upon the outcomes of the speed networking session from the previous day, assessing the viability of identified topics and their alignment with predetermined requirements.