This forum sought open discussion of our nation's ability to most effectively organize and use our science and technology enterprise to support:

• Defense Policy -- enhancing national security through investment and cooperation in defense science and technology.
• Nonproliferation of weapons of mass destruction -- reducing the threat of proliferation through cooperation and improved monitoring, assessment and prevention.
• Economic prosperity -- strengthening the contribution of investments in science and technology to advancing U.S. participation in global markets.
• Sustainable development -- strengthening the capacity of societies to achieve economic stability and growth without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs; mitigating physical and societal stresses that contribute to civil conflict.

Session Addresses

1. Introduction

2. Session One - Science, Technology, Sustainable
Development, and Preventive Diplomacy

3. Session Two - Social and Economic Integration:
Building Capacity in Emerging Markets

4. Reception - Sheila E.Widnall, Secretary of the United States Air Force

5. Session Three - Using Science and Technology to
Meet New Defense and Arms Control Needs

6. Session Four - Technology Leadership to Strengthen
Economic and National Security

7. Wrap Up - Albert Gore, Jr., Vice President of the United States

Drafting Reports