On 4 November 2026, GESDA and the Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo organised a conference in Turin around the theme of Beyond the Horizon: Anticipating the Future of Science and Technology. Discussions explored how emerging scientific breakthroughs can inform policies, investments and collective action for resilient and sustainable societies.

Dr. Martin Müller, GESDA’s Executive Director of Science Anticipation, shared key findings from the latest insight generated by the GESDA Science Breakthrough Radar, which maps anticipated breakthroughs at 5, 10 and 25 years across five themes (Designing Machine Realities, Augmenting Human Potential, Engineering Biological Systems, Charting Planetary Frontiers, Exploring Social Worlds).

Dr Müller then joined Chiara Bartolozzi (Italian Institute of Technology), Enrica Porcari (CERN), Julia Thiele (AWS), Giuseppe Testa (European Institute of Oncology), Manuela Celi (Politecnico di Milano), and Carlotta Clivio (ITC-ILO), all of whom have contributed to the GESDA Radar, on panels discussing the challenges of Quantum & AI Governance, and on remaining human and staying in charge, while science accelerates.

“Science anticipation is essential to understanding ongoing transformations and informing future decisions,” said Marco Gilli, President of Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo. “Hosting the presentation of the GESDA Science Breakthrough Radar in Turin allows us to foster dialogue among the scientific community, institutions and philanthropy, helping us to harness knowledge for sustainable development and the common good.”

“Scientific and technological developments are accelerating, bringing challenges that demand an ever-greater capacity for anticipation and long-term thinking,” said Alberto Anfossi, Secretary General of Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo. “Our collaboration with GESDA enables us to connect cutting-edge scientific research with the needs of institutions and local communities, helping to inform decisions and guide long-term investments.”

The Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo, founded in Torino in 1563 as a charitable brotherhood, is one of Europe’s most important private foundations, committed to innovation and sustainable development.