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IAC-23 — 74th International Astronautical Congress

A4. 52nd IAA SYMPOSIUM ON THE SEARCH FOR EXTRATERRESTRIAL INTELLIGENCE (SETI) – The Next Steps

This symposium, organized by the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA), deals with the scientific, technical and interdisciplinary aspects of the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence (SETI) on an international scale. SETI researchers are typically looking for anomalies in astronomical data, potentially associated with other technical civilisations in the Milky Way and beyond (so-called “techno-signatures”). The search includes all parts of the electromagnetic spectrum and utilises cutting-edge technologies deployed on some of the largest telescopes in the world. The interdisciplinary aspects of the topic involve the social and societal consequences of detecting a signal, engaging with a very wide variety of human cultural pursuits - including art, language, education, science, anthropology, sociology, psychology, legal, political and institutional issues, interactions with the media, public outreach and risk communication.

Coordinator

Mike Garrett
University of Manchester — United Kingdom

Andrew Siemion
Berkeley SETI Research Center — United States

A4.1. SETI 1: SETI Science and Technology

All technical aspects involved in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, including current and future search strategies.

Co-Chair: Steve Croft
University California Berkeley — United States

A4.2. SETI 2: SETI and Society

All aspects concerning the societal implications of extraterrestrial intelligence are considered, including public reaction to a discovery, risk communication and the possible impacts on society.

Co-Chair: Kathryn Denning
York University — Canada

A4.IP. Interactive Presentations - 52nd IAA SYMPOSIUM ON THE SEARCH FOR EXTRATERRESTRIAL INTELLIGENCE (SETI) – The Next Steps

This session offers a unique opportunity to deliver your key messages in an interactive presentation on any of the subjects of SETI addressed in the classic Sessions. The presentation will be displayed on a digital screen in a dedicated location and available for view by all Congress attendees for the entire Congress week. In addition, one afternoon is dedicated exclusively for the attendees to view the Interactive Presentations, and the author will be assigned a specific ten minute slot to personally present the topic and interact with the attendees present. The Interactive Presentation may take advantage of all electronic display capabilities, such as: PowerPoint charts, embedded hot links, pictures, audio and video clips etc. An award will also be presented to the author of the best Interactive Presentation in the A Category at a special ceremony. An Abstract that follows the standard format must be submitted by the deadline for standard IAC abstracts.

Co-Chair

Claudio Maccone
International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) and Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica (INAF) — Italy

Steve Croft
University California Berkeley — United States

Mike Garrett
University of Manchester — United Kingdom

A4.IPB. Interactive Presentations - 52nd IAA SYMPOSIUM ON THE SEARCH FOR EXTRATERRESTRIAL INTELLIGENCE (SETI) – The Next Steps

Co-Chair

Claudio Maccone
International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) and Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica (INAF) — Italy

Steve Croft
University California Berkeley — United States

Mike Garrett
University of Manchester — United Kingdom

A4.LBA. Late Breaking Abstracts (LBA)

Coordinator

Claudio Maccone
International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) and Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica (INAF) — Italy

Mike Garrett
University of Manchester — United Kingdom