icpdn 2026 Session 3

Session 3: Shifting Morals, Rising Tensions: Managing Conflict Locally and Globally This session explores the effects of moral ambiguity on conflict and cohesion at local, national, and international levels. It examines how shifting ethical values and unclear moral guidance can intensify tensions, weaken trust, and challenge relationships within communities and between nations. The session also […]

icpdn 2026 Session 2

Session 2: From Stewardship to Exploitation: How Blurred Morality Fuels the Environmental Crisis This session will focus on the role of moral uncertainty in shaping human interactions with the natural environment. It explores how blurred ethical judgment can lead to exploitation, unsustainable practices, and environmental degradation. The session also recognizes that access to resources and […]

icpdn 2026 Session 1

Session 1: Lost Within: Moral Confusion and the Collapse of Inner Peace This session is designed to explore the impact of moral uncertainty on personal inner peace. It aims to examine how individuals can maintain inner stability and a sense of peace amidst ethical ambiguity and conflicting societal values. This topic acknowledges that many people […]

icgw 2026 Session 4

Session 4: Governance in the Grey: Blurred Moral Boundaries in Health Policy and Governance Moderator: Asst Prof Nanthaphan Chinlumprasert, PhD, RNDean of Faculty of Nursing at Saint Louis College Speakers: Main idea: Public health emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic expose deep social vulnerabilities and economic inequalities, proving that future policies must minimize paternalistic restrictions to […]

icgw 2026 Session 3

Session 3: Who Gets to Be Well? Ethics, Inequality, and Human Dignity in Healthcare This session delves into the ethical dilemmas of healthcare disparities in a world of blurred morality, where decisions on resource allocation, commercialization, and treatment prioritization often reflect deep moral inequalities between producers and consumers, doctors and patients, the poor and the […]

icgw 2026 Session 2

Session 2: Freedom or Fallout?: Wellness, Autonomy, and the Blurred Morality of Modern Life This session probes the ethical tensions in health governance where moral lines blur between collective welfare and individual rights, challenging policymakers to navigate AI surveillance, mandates, and harm reduction amid conflicting values. It highlights how public health imperatives often clash with […]

icgw 2026 Session 1

Session 1: Blurred Boundaries: Ethics and Identity in the Age of Gene Editing, Biohacking and AI This conference session aims to delve into the intricate ethical, social, and scientific dimensions of gene editing in a morally complex world. As gene editing technologies continue to advance, it becomes increasingly important to understand how these technologies can […]

Award icnb 2026 Prof. Martin Green

World Shifter Award Prof. Martin Green Prof. Martin Green, widely regarded as the “father of modern photovoltaics,” is a pioneering scientist whose visionary contributions have transformed solar energy from a specialised technology into one of the world’s most accessible and affordable sources of power. Through his groundbreaking research at the University of New South Wales, […]

Award icnb 2026 Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water)

Corporate Nation-Building Award (Public Sector) Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water) Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water) is a leading pillar of national water security and sustainable development in the Republic of Korea. As the country’s principal public water authority, K-water delivers integrated water resource management encompassing dams, reservoirs, water supply systems, flood control, and renewable energy development, […]

Award icnb 2026 Dr. Sumet Tantivejkul

Nation-Building Senior’s Award Dr. Sumet Tantivejkul Dr. Sumet Tantivejkul is a distinguished national development leader whose lifelong dedication has made an enduring contribution to sustainable development and public welfare in Thailand. As Secretary-General of the Chaipattana Foundation, he has faithfully advanced the vision and initiatives of King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great by transforming royal initiatives into practical, community-based […]