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RLS-Sciences April Digital Week 2022
The RLS-Sciences April Digital Week 2022 took place online from 4th- 8th April 2022, hosted by Bavaria. Over the course of the week, the RLS-Sciences Network met virtually for 2 hours each day. Altogether, 112 participants from all seven RLS partner regions joined to listen to over 30 speakers who shared their expertise on advanced air mobility, energy security and systems resilience, data-use possibilities for pico-satellites, and regional digital health initiatives. The overarching theme for the week was “Sustainable and Resilient Regional Recoveries”.
Photo Credit: WKS Bayern-Québec/Alberta/International, 2022
The RLS-Sciences Digital Week model was established during the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the first Digital Week in June 2021. The Digital Week will continue as a fixture in RLS-Sciences in years to come, to create a dedicated opportunity for virtual exchange which complements the in-person conferences, and to retain accessibility gained during the increase in virtual activities over the last three years.
RLS-Sciences will next meet all together in September, at the invitation of Bavaria. Review the RLS-Sciences April Digital Week 2022 program here. |
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The Regional Leaders Summit (RLS) is a forum comprising seven regional governments: Bavaria (Germany), Georgia (USA), Québec (Canada), São Paulo (Brazil), Shandong (China), Upper Austria (Austria), and Western Cape (South Africa). Within the framework of RLS, RLS-Sciences seeks to leverage the unique composition and strengths of the RLS network to support scientific research within and between the RLS regions. The goal is to generate and support academic, scientific, and technological exchanges, as well as the initiation of multilateral research projects. RLS-Sciences is comprised of its scientific network, the existing bilateral relationships between the RLS members, and its five research projects: RLS-Energy Network (the RLS-Sciences pilot project), the RLS-Expert Dialogue on Digitalization, the RLS-Global Aerospace Campus, RLS-Small Satellites , and the RLS-Digital Health Initiative.
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Aerospace
As part of the RLS-Sciences April Digital Week 2022, the RLS-Global Aerospace Campus met online to discuss “Advanced (Urban) Air Mobility”. Presentations were given by experts from Bavaria, Georgia, Québec, and São Paulo on the differing facets of advanced urban air mobility. Providing a review of the latest developments in advanced urban air mobility and transportation in their respective regions, the experts elaborated on emerging trends and how challenges are being addressed in the different cultural, political, and geographic contexts. The online course, “Urban Air Mobility” is now live and open for registration. Learn more about the Global Aerospace Campus here. |
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Energy
As part of the RLS-Sciences April Digital Week 2022, the Energy Network met to exchange on the topic of energy security and systems resilience. The session included regionally focused presentations on energy security and system resilience challenges at the regional level, the showcase of two Bavarian-led lighthouse projects aiming to improve energy security and system resilience, and a panel discussion with high level experts from across the partner regions, moderated by Dr. Robert Tichler. Learn more about the RLS-Energy Network here. |
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Small Satellites
The RLS-Small Satellites group met as part of the RLS-Sciences April Digital Week 2022. The partners reviewed their current commitments, including 3 TOM satellites from Bavaria and possible further contributions. The group also discussed the development of an RLS-Sciences User Community for the data which the satellites will generate. Learn more about the project here. |
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Digitalization
The RLS-Expert Dialogue on Digitalization attended the Digital Health session at the RLS-Sciences 2022 April Digital Week, which was held on Friday, 8 April. Learn more about the Expert Dialogue on Digitalization here. |
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Digital Health
As part of the RLS-Sciences 2022 April Digital Week, the Digital Health Initiative met to exchange on emerging and ongoing initiatives of particular regional importance from their respective regions. These presentations, which were given by representatives from Bavaria, Georgia, Québec, São Paulo, and Shandong, provided an opportunity for exchange on topics of common interest. Learn more about the Digital Health Initiative here. |