2025 Next Generation for Biosecurity Competition Informational Webinar

The ninth annual Next Generation for Biosecurity Competition is now open for applications. NTI | bio hosts this competition to provide a platform for the next generation of global leaders in biosecurity to develop original concepts and share them with the wider biosecurity community. This year’s co-sponsors include 80,000 Hours, CBWNet, the iGEM Foundation, the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP), the International Biosecurity and Biosafety Initiative for Science (IBBIS), the United Nations Office of Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), and Women of Color Advancing Peace, Security, and Conflict Transformation.

For this year’s competition, we are asking participants to address the following prompt:

How do we define “biological weapons,” given the ever-evolving threat landscape, and what actions should the international community take to reduce the risks they pose?

This webinar is open to anyone interested in applying to the 2025 competition. It will feature a summary of competition requirements, a moderated panel discussion with experts in the biosecurity community, and an opportunity for Q&A.

Learn more about the competition and how to apply here.

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