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The International Conference on « Emerging Technologies and Human Rights »
(4-5 May 2015, Room 1, Palais de l’Europe, Avenue de l'Europe, Strasbourg) is now closed.
The Conference promoted interdisciplinary debate with lawyers and experts in Human Rights, scientists, sociologists, philosophers as well as other experts in fields concerned. All participants in the Conference were invited to take part in the debate. Convergence of emerging technologies, i.e. nano-, bio-, IT and cognitive technologies has opened new perspectives for progress, particularly in regards to human health. For instance, treating symptoms of Parkinson disease is possible due to deep brain stimulation; nanotechnologies combined with IT already facilitate rapid diagnostics and monitoring of patients’ health parameters. However, these technologies also open new possibilities for interventions on human beings, which may be more invasive and intrusive, and possibly affect and modify individuals.
Such developments raise questions particularly in regards to person’s autonomy, integrity and privacy. These are some of the questions that the conference discussed with a view to identify the priority human rights challenges raised by emerging technologies and their convergence. Two studies prepared by the Rathenau Instituut (NL) and the Center for the Study of Sciences and Humanities from the Bergen University (Norway) were used as background documents for the Conference.
The working languages of the Conference
were English, French, as well as German (passive). The Conference was live
broadcasted and it is possible to consult the video on the website of the Council of Europe. The Conference
was opened to the press.
The objective of this conference was not only to present the Guide,
but also to benefit from the feedback of professionals and patients
on this document.
This Conference was organised on the occasion of the 10th Anniversary in cooperation with the Slovenian authorities in the framework of the Slovenian Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe Broadcast of the Conference Programme (with links to the speeches)
The CDBI delegations participated in the launching session of the Conference on Ethics of Biomedical Research
in Countries with Emerging or Developing Economy organised on 27 April 2009 by the Spanish authorities.
Seminar on Predictivity, Genetic Tests and Insurance. Strasbourg, 3-4 December 2007
Broadcast of the Seminar Programme (with links to the speeches)
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