Official opening of the 11th World Conference of Science Journalism (WCSJ2019).

Opening remarks (confirmed):

• Simonetta Sommaruga, Member of the Swiss Federal Council
• Martin Vetterli, President EPFL
• Nouria Hernandez, Rector University of Lausanne
• Carlos Moedas, EC Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation
• Seema Kumar, Vice President, Innovation, Global Health and Science Policy Communication, Johnson & Johnson
• Marc Walder, CEO of Ringier and founder of Digital Switzerland
• Mohammed Yahia, President World Federation of Science Journalists WFSJ
• Frédérique Vidal, French Minister of Research