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Event programme for The Every Second Counts Forum

The space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock will discuss on stage the formative moments in her illustrious career.
Space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock will discuss on stage the formative moments in her illustrious career. Photograph: Martin Godwin/Martin Godwin

The Every Second Counts Forum with Rolex, The Guardian and The Observer

Shaping the future, when the future is already here

To apply to attend, follow this link.

13:30 - 14:00 Registration and networking

Battlebridge Room

14.00 -14.10: Opening remarks from chair

Samira Ahmed, journalist, writer and broadcaster, BBC

14.10 - 14.40: Opening keynote session

Sir Tim Berners-Lee, inventor, The World Wide Web

14.40 -14.55: Innovation Inspiration: Young Laureate Session #1

Neeti Kailas, co-founder, Sohum Innovation Lab and the 2014 Rolex Young Laureate for Science & Health

14.55 -15.10: Innovation Inspiration: Young Laureate Session #2

Olivier Nsengimana, volunteer, Gorilla Doctors and the 2014 Rolex Young Laureate for Environment

15.10 -15.25: Innovation Inspiration: Young Laureate Session #3

Francesco Sauro, geologist, explorer, expedition leader and the 2014 Young Laureate for Exploration

15.25 -15.40: Networking and Coffee Break

Battlebridge Room

15.40 - 15.55: Afternoon keynote session

Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, research fellow, UCL Department of Science & Technology Studies and presenter, BBC’s Sky at Night

15.55 - 16.10: Innovation Inspiration: Young Laureate Session #4

Arthur Zang, founder and CEO, Himore Medical Equipments and the Rolex Young Laureate for Applied Technology

16.10 - 16.25: Innovation Inspiration: Young Laureate Session #5

Hosam Zowawi, clinical microbiologist and Rolex Young Laureate for Science & Health

16.25 -16.55: Closing Future Focused Keynote Conversation

Sir Tim Berners-Lee, inventor, The World Wide Web in conversation

Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, research fellow, UCL Department of Science & Technology Studies and presenter, BBC’s Sky at Night

Interviewer: John Mulholland, editor, The Observer

16.55 - 17.00: Chair’s Closing Remarks

Samira Ahmed, journalist, writer and broadcaster, BBC

17.00 - 19.00: Cocktails and networking

Including a live performance from beatboxing legend Beardyman

The Every Second Counts Forum takes place on 15 November 2014 at Kings Place, London. Follow this link to find out more and to apply to attend.

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