Call for Expression of Interest to host the TWAS General Conference in 2024 or 2026

TWAS General Conferences are showcases for scientific excellence in the developing world, and share an

overarching theme: the importance of scientific research to human prosperity. The conferences convene

elite and promising early‐career scientists from the global South, government science ministers, Nobel

laureates, and presidents of universities and science academies. High‐ranking government officials—such

as, in past years, the Heads of State of China, India, Rwanda, Senegal, Austria and Iran—often address the

gatherings.

They take place every two years and are composed of:

● a closed General Meeting of TWAS Fellows and Young Affiliates to discuss Academy matters;

and

● a major conference unfolding with an opening ceremony, presentation of awards, keynote

lectures by Nobel Laureates and/or high‐level experts, scientific symposia, ministerial sessions

and award lectures

TWAS was founded in 1983 and officially inaugurated in 1985. The 17th General Conference, which is

scheduled to take place in autumn 2024 and will last 4–5 days, will be one of the key events of the TWAS

40th Anniversary celebrations.

Hosting the TWAS General Conference will give scientists in the host country an opportunity to show the

scientific work they are undertaking to an international audience of accomplished peers.

Now， TWAS Calls for Expression of Interest to host the TWAS General Conference in 2024 or 2026 , please find attached information and a form of Model of Expression of Interest

Attachment： TWAS General Conference_Expression of Interest