Technical programme
IAC-15 — 66th International Astronautical Congress
A4. 44th SYMPOSIUM ON THE SEARCH FOR EXTRATERRESTRIAL INTELLIGENCE (SETI) – The Next Steps
This symposium organised by the IAA deals with the scientific, technical and interdisciplinary aspects of the search for extra-terrestrial intelligence (SETI) including a discussion of all kinds of contacts. The technical side is not limited to the microwave window, but includes also optical and any kinds of radiation. The interdisciplinary aspects include all societal implications, risk communication and philosophical considerations of any discovery or contact.
- Coordinator
Claudio Maccone
International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) and Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica (INAF) — Italy
A4.1. SETI 1: SETI Science and Technology
All technical aspects involved in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, including current and future search strategies.
- Co-Chair
Douglas Vakoch
SETI Institute and California Institute of Integral Studies — United States
A4.2. SETI 2: SETI and Society
All aspects concerning the societal implications of extraterrestrial intelligence are considered, including public reaction to a discovery, risk communication and the possible impacts on society.
- Co-Chair
Lori Walton
Consultant — Canada
A4.IP. Interactive Presentations
- Coordinator
Claudio Maccone
International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) and Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica (INAF) — Italy