Poetry and science, when combined, offer a powerful approach to conceiving the future. While science provides the knowledge and tools to tackle global challenges, poetry appeals to creativity, emotion and intuition, enabling us to imagine transformative possibilities. Science roots us in the practical realities of sustainability, while poetry encourages us to dream beyond, helping us connect to deeper values and shared human experiences. Together, they form a holistic lens for innovation, where rationality meets imagination to shape a future that is not only sustainable, but also rich in meaning, beauty and collective hope.Join us for this unique evening with :- Mahdi Mansour, poet, physicist and educator- Vincent Avanzi, Chief Poetic Officer- Guest of honor: François Taddei, founder and president of the Institut Planète Apprentissage. From master's students from the Institut Planète Apprentissage will contribute by sharing original poems written as part of the creative teaching workshops : Olia Mahjabin, Jackie Landi, SalamullahThe event is hosted by Azime Sert
Join us for a special interactive and inspiring session and explore How can science and poetry help us design the future?
The event will place on Friday May 23 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Learning Center, followed by cocktails until 9:00 pm.
Vincent Avanzi BioVincent Avanzi is Chief Poetic Officer, poet speaker, sustainability activist, leadership coach and speechwriter. Artist-in-residence at the Institute for Desirable Futures, he founded The Ink of the Future and is the author of a dozen books, including ”Poetic Leaders: Poetry will save the world and we're all poets” (Human Odyssey) and ”Trouver son Point Génial” (Editions Hachette). A former Microsoft manager and poetry enthusiast, he developed the concept of “Corporate Poetry” after two world tours to bridge the gap between business and wisdom, poetry and foresight, leadership and harmony. He now accompanies executives, brands and organizations in the enchantment of their narrative, the elevation of their leadership and their transition to regeneration. He also delivers inspiring poetic speeches at international conventions and lectures on the art of the spoken word to enchant the future as poetic leaders. His motto: Let's poetize the world!Site : https://vincentavanzi.com
Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentavanzi/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincentavanzi/-Mahdi Mansour BioMahdi Mansour is a poet, physicist and educator at the intersection of art, science and education. He holds a doctorate in physics and currently conducts research at the Learning Planet Institute, where he explores the creative pedagogies - in particularhow poetry can be used as a powerful pedagogical tool to foster reflection, expression and interdisciplinary learning.Mahdi took part in a TED Talk on physics and poetry, advocating a model of learning where creativity and critical thinking flourish across disciplinary boundaries. He is the author of eight acclaimed collections of poetry and a book on physics, and has received numerous prestigious awards for his literary work.Site : https://mahdimansour.com
Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahdi-mansour-0136b25b/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mahdimansour/-Dr. Francois Taddei BioPassionate about educating young people, François Taddei co-founded the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research (CRI) in Paris in 2006, with the mission of training the next generation of scientists at the intersection of life sciences, learning and digital technologies. In 2021, the CRI became the Learning Planet Institute, reimagining learning through innovation and collaboration.As founder of the Learning Planet Institute, he supports large-scale collaboration to build a learning planet, with the support of UNESCO and the United Nations University. Through challenge-based learning and interdisciplinarity, François is developing a learning university model to tackle global challenges.Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/françois-taddei-3696b919/ -Azime Sert Bio (Moderator)
Azime Sert is a Masters student in Learning Sciences with a background in Early Childhood Education. She currently works as an e-learning designer for adult learners and brings a unique perspective on lifelong learning, with a passion for bringing together educational theory and digital innovation in traditional and non-traditional contexts.Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/azimesert/