Science to Policy: stakeholders, governments, scientists, industry and the general public in the North-East of Italy and in the south east European countries, will be asked to cooperate in a joint effort to ensure reliable, evidence-based policy-making for the benefit of the society as a whole. Possible discussion subjects include the ethical use of scientific knowledge in addressing the great challenges that face humankind, the integrity of science, and science diplomacy in order to build peace and cohesion.