ABOUT THE EVENT

As social, technological, and environmental changes continue to reshape the ways people live and relate to one another, understanding and rebuilding the bonds that connect us has become one of today’s greatest challenges.

Rethinking the Future IV: Reconstructing Human Connection, organized by the National Institute of Science and Technology on Social and Affective Neuroscience (INCT-SANI), invites researchers from different fields to reflect on how human connections can be understood, preserved, and strengthened in a constantly changing world.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The fourth edition of the event will bring together leading international and national researchers in social and affective neuroscience, psychology, philosophy, and the social sciences. Discussions will explore themes such as:

• Empathy and dehumanization

• Cooperation and emotional regulation

• Moral philosophy and social decision-making

• Environmental psychology and collective well-being

All sessions will align with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDGs 3 (Good Health and Well-being), 10 (Reduced Inequalities), 13 (Climate Action), 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

MISSION AND VISION

Guided by INCT-SANI’s principles of cooperation, interdisciplinarity, and social impact, Rethinking the Future IV seeks to:

• Bridge science and society through evidence-based dialogue;

• Foster collaborative research networks and international partnerships;

• Promote equal and sustainable practices in both scientific and institutional contexts;

• Reconstruct human connection in times of social fragmentation.

SAVE THE DATE

Rethinking the Future IV: Reconstructing Human Connection

São Paulo, Brazil | September 28 – October 2, 2026