Agenda 

Setting the Stage: EBRC & The Global Forum | 14:00–14:20

An introduction to EBRC, the Global Forum on Engineering Biology, and the purpose of the Dublin Dialogue as part of the conversation leading to EBRC Global Forum 4.0.

National Strategies in Practice | 14:20–14:55 

Perspectives from representatives of Global Forum countries on the development and implementation of national engineering biology strategies.

Each speaker will highlight national priorities, emerging capabilities, lessons from implementation, and areas where international engagement can strengthen national efforts.

From National Strategies to Global Collaboration | 14:55–15:25 

A facilitated discussion building on the country perspectives and identifying areas where international coordination can move beyond information exchange toward practical collaboration.

Engineering Biology 2040 — Building the NextGen BioEconomy | 15:25–16:10

A forward-looking discussion of the capabilities and infrastructure required for engineering biology to become a foundational platform for the global bioeconomy by 2040.

The discussion will consider the transition toward an integrated ecosystem of biological design, automated experimentation, AI-enabled engineering, and large-scale biomanufacturing.

Governing the NextGen Bioeconomy: Engineering Bio, AI, Screening, & Security | 16:10–17:00 

The session will examine practical approaches to responsible innovation and international cooperation, with particular attention to AI-enabled capabilities and existing frameworks for reducing biological risk while preserving the openness and competitiveness of the global engineering biology ecosystem.