Johns Hopkins Science Diplomacy Summit 

The Science Diplomacy Summit, cofounded by Nobel laureate professor Peter Agre and Johns Hopkins University alumna Ona Ambrozaite, has quickly become a premier gathering where science meets diplomacy to address the world’s most pressing challenges. As scientific advancement increasingly shapes international relations and policy decisions, bringing these communities together is essential to fostering cooperation across borders and developing evidence-based solutions to shared challenges impacting oceans, artificial intelligence, space exploration, health technology, and more.

Experts from Hopkins, U.S. national labs, and national science associations close out the 2026 summit with a discussion on the future of science diplomacy

Darío Gil, under secretary for science for the U.S. Department of Energy, delivers the keynote on the opening day of the 2026 Science Diplomacy Summit

In a live recording of the Scientista podcast, leaders speak about their diplomatic work, both in science and civil service, and how to engage more women in science diplomacy.

The Peabody Alumni Chamber Ensemble perform during a presentation of galactic images from the James Webb and Hubble space telescopes.

A discussion on AI safety as a global public good.

Cory Combs, head of climate, energy & supply chain research and Trivium China, and Barbara Humpton, CEO of USA Rare Earth, discuss innovation, strategic partnerships, and the race for critical minerals.

A conversation with Sean Carroll, Homewood professor of natural philosophy, Brother Guy Consolmagno, director emeritus of the Vatican Observatory, and Adam Riess, Hopkins Bloomberg Distinguished Professor and Nobel laureate on understanding the cosmos.

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Highlights from the 2026 summit

10 insights from the 2026 Science Diplomacy Summit

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More than 500 scientists, diplomats, policymakers, and industry leaders from around the world gathered at the annual event to explore how science and diplomacy are converging to shape the future. Here are 10 key insights from leaders at the summit.

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Hopkins infectious disease expert on why science diplomacy matters today

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Amita Gupta, director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, spoke at the 2026 summit about the future of science diplomacy. Here, she offers further insights on why science diplomacy matters today, especially in preventing infectious diseases, and how universities help foster global collaboration.

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Highlights from the 2025 summit

Exclusive perspectives from the Science Diplomacy Summit 2025

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Experts from across globe gathered at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center to explore some of the most pressing scientific topics, from AI’s role in improving health care to collaborative governance in space.

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5 expert insights on the future of space diplomacy

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Leaders from NASA, Google, and international space agencies shared their excitement and advice for the future of space exploration.

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5 Ways AI is Transforming Health Care Worldwide

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AI tech is changing health diagnostics, treatment and more. Here are five AI breakthroughs to keep on your radar.

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2024 Summit Highlights

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2024 JHU Science Diplomacy Summit

Experts and scholars from 20+ countries discussed how science can foster international cooperation.