Discussion: Biological Weapon Convention
Discussion: Biological Weapon Convention takes place on Thu, 1 Oct 2026 at 18:15 (GMT+2) at University of Zurich Irchel in Zurich, ZH, and runs until 19:45. Entry is free; the listing is on Luma.
About this event
For this session, we will read the introduction to the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) and discuss it in context of biosecurity concerns and catastrophic risks.We're delighted to welcome Peter Ahabwe Babigumira, who will join us online as our guest.
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Peter Ahabwe Babigumira is a biosafety and biosecurity practitioner and biorisk management professional working at the intersection of public health, outbreak intelligence and international biological security. He is currently Friend of the Chair for Science and Technology to the Working Group on Strengthening the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) and an Epidemic Intelligence Analyst (CBRN) at the Uganda National Institute of Public Health (UNIPH), Ministry of Health. He also serves as Director of Policy and Strategic Partnerships at Nuo Bioscience and contributes to the INTERPOL Biological Threat Classification Expert Working Group. His work focuses on biological threat assessment, dual-use research, emerging biotechnology, outbreak preparedness and the governance of biological risks.Anyone with interest in biosecurity is welcome to participate and contribute questions. In the end, we'll have time for an open-ended discussion and socializing over snacks in-person. 📍 How to join usZurich: RoomY35-F-08a at UZH Irchel Campus, Winterthurerstrasse 196Online: https://ethz.zoom.us/j/64473712209
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- When
- Thu, 1 Oct 2026 · 18:15 (GMT+2) · until 19:45
- Where
- University of Zurich Irchel
- Address
- University of Zurich Irchel, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zürich, Switzerland
- Price
- Free
- Weather
- 65°F · Light showersForecast at 18:15 (GMT+2)
Questions
- When is Discussion: Biological Weapon Convention?
- Thu, 1 Oct 2026 at 18:15 GMT+2.
- How much are tickets for Discussion: Biological Weapon Convention?
- Entry is free.
- Where is Discussion: Biological Weapon Convention?
- University of Zurich Irchel, University of Zurich Irchel, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zürich, Switzerland, Zurich, ZH.
- Where can I buy tickets for Discussion: Biological Weapon Convention?
- Tickets are sold on Luma. This page links straight to that listing; no tickets are sold here.
- What time does Discussion: Biological Weapon Convention end?
- It runs until 19:45.