15 Global Summit

2026

Conference Programme

Conference Theme

The Role of Bioethics in Responding to a Turbulent World

Subthemes/Pillars:

  1. Climate Change & Health.
  2. Emerging Technologies (technological advances) & AI.
  3. Priority Setting & Resource Allocation.
  4. Strengthening Bioethics Governance

Date: 10-12 December 2026

Venue: Hotel Radisson Blu Water Garden, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Organized By

Bioethics Bangladesh Society (BBS) and WHO,  in close cooperation with UNESCO

09:00 – 10:00

Inauguration

Kathrine Litter, HQ, WHO

Local WHO

UNESCO-

BMRC-

Prof Shamima Lasker BBS

Prof Taslima Monsoor BBS

Prof Ma Shakoor, Chair, ERC, BBS

10:00 – 10:15

Refreshment

10:15 – 11:00

Session 1

11:00 – 12:00

Session 2

12:00 – 13:00

Session 3

13:00 – 14:00

Lunch Break

14:00 – 15:00

Session 4

15:00 – 16:30

Cultural Programme & Evening Refreshment

Special Event

19:00 – 21:00

Dinner

09:00 – 10:00

Session 1

10:00 – 11:00

Session 2

11:00 – 11:15

Refreshment

11:15 – 12:00

Session 3

12:00 – 13:00

Session 4

13:00 – 14:00

Lunch Break

14:00 – 15:00

Session 5

15:00 – 16:00

Session 6

16:00 – 16:30

Evening Refreshment

09:15 – 10:00

Session 1

10:00 – 11:00

Session 2

11:00 – 11:15

Tea Break

11:15 – 12:00

Clossing

12:00 – 13:00

Lunch