Guidance for speakers

This is your chance to share your ideas with the general public.

Don't assume more than minimal scientific knowlesge.

Your talk should be:

• controversial

• entertaining

• authoritative

• concise

• capable of standing rigorous questioning

• intellectually stimulating

but

• delivered in plain English for the non-specialist or non-scientist

• broad enough to generate some lively Questions & Answers

Café Scientifique subjects reflect:

• current developments in scientific research and thinking

• what can and can't be done as a result of recent knowledge

• the social and ethical implications of pursuing newly possible courses of action.

• the (potential) impact of new technology.

The talks should not be veiled attempts to promote new products.

We normally get about 25 to 30 people at each session.

Speakers are provided with:

• an HDMI lead that connects to screens

Speakers should bring their own laptop.