A Call for Education and Innovation Among Youth

In a speech at AUC about youth, entrepreneurship and the developing world, Ismail Serageldin argued that Egyptian youth have the potential to place the country on the global technology roadmap. “Can we do it? Yes we can!” Serageldin said. “Our youth may look weak and vulnerable, but working together we will surprise you. Working together, we’ll put Egypt back on top of the world.”

Serageldin Speaks on Modernization and Cultural Identity in Islam

Ismail Serageldin explored architectural and artistic expressions, past and present, in the Muslim world in his lecture on ‘Modernization and Cultural Identity in Islam’ at the Institute of Ismaili Studies. Beginning with an overview of the fractured state of the contemporary global landscape...

Embracing The Knowledge Society -- The Milad Al-Nabi Lecture For 2008

- London

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Embracing The Knowledge Society -- The Milad Al-Nabi Lecture For 2008” in London.

Born Digital: Egypt's New Bibliotheca Alexandrina

- Rome

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Born Digital: Egypt's New Bibliotheca Alexandrina” in Rome.

BA and TIG Join Together to Empower Youth and Promote Cross-Cultural Dialogue

The BA signed an important Memorandum of Understanding, forming a partnership with TakingITGlobal (TIG) in Canada, to engage youth from Canada and the MENA region in cross-cultural dialogue as well as support youth-led development, through the “Youth for Change” program. The “Youth for Change” pilot project will focus on no less than 6 priority countries from the Arab World, to achieve its objectives through several project components.

Cairo University Honors Serageldin

Cairo University is honoring Serageldin as part of its centennial celebration. Serageldin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from Cairo University. The University will present a short documentary on Serageldin and a welcome speech by the University President will then follow. Also during the celebration, Serageldin will speak about his days as a student at Cairo University and his vision for the future of the University.

The Universities of Tomorrow

- Cairo University, Egypt

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “The Universities of Tomorrow” at the Library of Alexandria.

Part One : Where did our computers come from

Part Three : Humans,Robots and the Future

Computers and Artificial Intelligence, A three part series - Part 2: The Search for Artificial Intelligence

- Alexandria

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Computers and Artificial Intelligence, A three part series - Part 2: The Search for Artificial Intelligence” in the Library of Alexandria.

Computers and Artificial Intelligence, A three part series - Part 3: Humans, Robots And The Future

- Alexandria

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Computers and Artificial Intelligence, A three part series - Part 3: Humans, Robots And The Future” in the Library of Alexandria.

Computers and Artificial Intelligence, A three part series - Part 1: Where did our computers come from?

- Alexandria

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Computers and Artificial Intelligence, A three part series - Part 1: Where did our computers come from?” in the Library of Alexandria.

Part Two The Search for Artificial Intelligence

3Fs+3Cs: Food, Feed & Fuel + Climate Change

- Alexandria, Egypt

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “3Fs + 2Cs: Food, Feed & Fuel + Climate Change” at the Library of Alexandria.

Freedom to Innovate: Biotechnology in Africa’s Development

 Co-authors Ismail Serageldin and Calestous Juma    Download

Freedom to Innovate: Biotechnology in Africa’s Development (French edition)

 Calestous Juma and Ismail Serageldin    Download

Water for a Growing Planet

 Ismail Serageldin & Ehsan Masood (Co-editors)    Download

مكتبة الإسكندرية من البناء الى العمل

 إسماعيل سراج الدين    Download

Serageldin Awarded Two Honorary Doctorates from Azerbaijan

During his first visit to Azerbaijan, Ismail Serageldin received two Honorary Doctorates in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the development of society and for special achievements in science and education. The two universities from which Serageldin received the Honorary Doctorates are Khazar University and Azerbaijan State Economic University.

President of Azerbaijan Receives Serageldin in Baku

H.E. President lham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, received Ismail Serageldin in his office at the Presidential palace in Baku. The meeting discussed the development of relations in the spheres of science and education between Azerbaijan and Egypt as well as the forthcoming Youth Employment Summit that is to be held in Azerbaijan in 2008.

Serageldin Meets with the First Lady of Azerbaijan

Ismail Serageldin met with H.E. Mrs. Mehriban Aliyeva, First Lady of Azerbaijan and President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, to discuss the Youth Employment Summit (YES) that is to be held in Azerbaijan in 2008. Mrs. Aliyeva expressed her support to YES and wished the conference every success.

Historic Cities Jewels of the Past, Springboards to the Future

- Azerbaijan

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Historic Cities Jewels of the Past, Springboards to the Future” in Azerbaijan.

The Challenges of Cultural Diversity

- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

I have been asked to address Cultural diversity. But before I sketch out some of these challenges and suggest some questions for our consideration, I want to bring in a viewpoint that has not been sufficiently heard in these proceedings to this moment.

Challenges of Managing Water Resources Sustainably: Solutions for the New Millennium based on Human Solidarity

I have been asked to address Cultural diversity. But before I sketch out some of these challenges and suggest some questions for our consideration, I want to bring in a viewpoint that has not been sufficiently heard in these proceedings to this moment.

The Impact of Modern Times on Modern Egypt

- Berlin

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “The Impact of Modern Times on Modern Egypt” in Berlin.

Press Conference of Inaugural Mo Ibrahim Prize

The Mo Ibrahim Prize Ceremony

- Remarks on the Occasion of The Mo Ibrahim Prize Ceremony at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt

Welcome to Egypt and to the New Library of Alexandria. It is a pleasure to welcome such eminent guests to our Bibliotheca Alexandrina, dedicated to the values of freedom of expression, mutual respect, openness, rationality, dialogue and learning. Values that are essential to promote good governance, tolerance and a humane society.

BA Hosts First Mo Ibrahim Prize Ceremony

President Joaquim Chissano, the former President of Mozambique, has accepted the inaugural Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership from Kofi Annan, the former Secretary General of the United Nations, at a ceremony at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. At the opening of the ceremony, Serageldin welcomed the guests to Alexandria and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and lauded Mo Ibrahim’s efforts in promoting good governance and leadership in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Reporting Session of Japan-Arab Conference

Closing Session and Press Conference of Japan-Arab Conference

Japan - Arab Dialogue Forum

- Fifth Session, Alexandria, Egypt

The Japan-Arab Dialogue Forum was set up as an informal means to explore ideas and strengthen cooperation between Japan and the Arab world for the benefit of all parties involved. The first meeting of the Japan Arab Dialogue Forum was held in Tokyo in September 2003.

Serageldin Chairs Fifth Session of the Japan-Arab Dialogue Forum

The delegations of Japan, Saudi Arabia and Egypt convened for the fifth session of the Japan-Arab Dialogue Forum and have reviewed three topics: the political situation, avenues for economic cooperation and the promotion of the Japan-Arab cultural dialogue. On each of these topics, the parties reviewed possibilities and candidly shared views and analyses, hopes and concerns.

Copyright Talk at Carnegie Mellon

At the third International Conference on Universal Digital Library (ICUDL), Ismail Serageldin delivered a lucid presentation on intellectual property rights in the digital age and why copyright laws must change. The presentation was very well received and generated a lot of questions from the audience.

NSF Advisory Committee Meeting

The advisory committee for International Science and Engineering of which Serageldin is a member convened for a one-day meeting at the National Science Foundation.

A Tribute To Hassan Fathy

- Egypt

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “A Tribute To Hassan Fathy” in the Library of Alexandria.

Defining Architectural Excellence The AKAA Over 30 Years

- Alexandria, Egypt

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Defining Architectural Excellence The AKAA Over 30 Years” at the Library of Alexandria.

Celebrating Five Dynamic Years at the BA

President and Mrs. Mubarak attended a celebration to mark the fifth anniversary of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. At the outset of the celebration, President Mubarak gave a speech in which he reflected on the role of the BA as a focal point for dialogue. The celebration witnessed placing the 555.555th book on the library shelves.

Women in Science

- Alexandria

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Women in Science” in the Library of Alexandria.

Biotechnology and Society

- Barcelona

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Biotechnology and Society” in Barcelona.

Avoiding Water Wars: A Vision for a Water Secure World

- Barcelona

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Avoiding Water Wars: A Vision for a Water Secure World” in Barcelona.

Cultural Accumulation and Modern Reading

- Shanghai, China

We live in the age of the internet. The digital age, where the traditional boundaries between voice, text, image and data have blurred and are on the verge of disappearing. The traditional view of writing as the supreme means of communication has already for a century been gradually displaced by the role of the image in transferring knowledge and interconnecting generations…

Ten Books That Shaped the World: A Discussion

- Shanghai, China

I was recently asked to name the ten books that had most shaped the world. Not the ten books that I personally liked best, but the ten books that most influenced humanity and its march towards progress, and the creation of what we call civilization.

Sharm El Sheikh Youth Conference A Great Success

Entitled ‘The Power of Youth for Peace’, the Suzanne Mubarak Women’s International Peace Movement organized a forum that brought together youth from around the world to address the issues that matter to them, on their terms and on an equal footing with leading public, private and civic leaders, and policy makers. The five main themes of the forum were; youth promotion of peace and tolerance, ICT for peace, community engagement, youth political participation, global citizenship, and youth economic development.

The New Face of Terrorism – A Three Part Introduction

Over the course of one afternoon, Ismail Serageldin delivered three presentations under the theme ‘The New Face of Terrorism’. Serageldin presented part one on terrorism today and tomorrow, part two on unconventional forms of terrorism and part three on bioterrorism. All three presentations were very well received and attendance was excellent.

The New Faces of Terrorism: Part 3 – Bioterrorism

- Alexandria

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “The New Faces of Terrorism: Part 3 – Bioterrorism” in the Library of Alexandria.

The New Faces of Terrorism: Part 2 – Unconventional Forms of Terrorism

- Alexandria

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “The New Faces of Terrorism: Part 2 – Unconventional Forms of Terrorism” in the Library of Alexandria.

The New Faces of Terrorism: Part 1 – Terrorism Today and Tomorrow

- Alexandria

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “The New Faces of Terrorism: Part 1 – Terrorism Today and Tomorrow” in the Library of Alexandria.

Serageldin Hosts Weekly Hour-long TV Program

To confront the currents of obscurantism, fanaticism and to promote the values of pluralism, rationality and learning, Ismail Serageldin has taken on the task of preparing and hosting a weekly hour-long television program. Episodes will cover a broad range of topics – everything from Napoleon Bonaparte to Coral Reefs! The program features special guests each week and will air every Friday on Egypt’s Channel two.

At the Frontiers of Science: Global Partnerships for Empowerment

- New Delhi, India

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “At the Frontiers of Science: Global Partnerships for Empowerment” in New Delhi.

An On-air Presentation

In a two-hour-long interview with Dream Television’s Mona ElShazly, Ismail Serageldin gave an on-air presentation on the frontiers of science during which he gave a lucid account of today’s scientific advancements.