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The World Copernican Congress is the main scientific event organized by the Nicolaus Copernicus Academy every five years. It serves as a meeting place for representatives of the scientific community, a platform for exchanging information and best practices, and an opportunity to learn about the latest research findings in the fields of astronomy, economics, and medicine.
According to its mission, the World Copernican Congress is to be held in locations connected with the life or work of Nicolaus Copernicus. The first such Congress took place in Toruń in February 2023 to commemorate the 550th anniversary of the birth of the patron in that very city. Among the 100 speakers, the congress hosted five Nobel Prize laureates in astronomy and astrophysics.
The next World Copernican Congress is scheduled for 2028.
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The 1st World Copernican Congress

The first World Copernican Congress was held in Toruń from February 19 to 21, 2023, and marked the culmination of celebrations for the 550th anniversary of Nicolaus Copernicus’ birth.
The event brought together around 700 researchers and nearly 130 accredited journalists in Copernicus’ hometown. During 20 panels, 100 scientists (27 from Poland and 73 from abroad) spoke during 20 panels.
Scientists from around the world took part in debates and discussions, including five Nobel Prize laureates: astronomer Prof. Didier Queloz, physicist Prof. Arthur B. McDonald, astronomer Prof. Michel Mayor, physicist Prof. Barry C. Barish, and astronomer and cosmologist Prof. Phillip James Edwin Peebles.
During the Congress, the Academy established its governing bodies; the Secretary General of the Nicolaus Copernicus Academy, Prof. Krzysztof Marian Górski received the nominations, and President Andrzej Duda appointed the first Members of the Nicolaus Copernicus Academy.

Debate of Five Nobel Laureates in Astronomy and Physics

Prof. James E. Peebles – Inaugural Lecture, 1st World Copernican Congress

Prof. Michel G. Mayor – Inaugural Lecture, 1st World Copernican Congress

Debate of the Seven Presidents of European Central Banks

Establishment of the Nicolaus Copernicus Academy

The Act on the Nicolaus Copernicus Academy outlines the general framework of the Academy’s structure. The Prime Minister later defined its details in the Statute of the Nicolaus Copernicus Academy.
On February 19, 2023, during the 1st World Copernican Congress in Toruń, President of the Republic of Poland Andrzej Duda appointed Professor Krzysztof Marian Górski, PhD, DSc, as the first Secretary General of the Nicolaus Copernicus Academy. He continues to serve in this role.
During the Congress, officials also presented nominations for the first members of the Nicolaus Copernicus Academy.

Chamber of Astronomy and Mathematical & Natural Sciences

  1. Prof. Arthur B. Mc Donald
  2. Prof. George Efstathiou
  3. Prof. Wacław Gudowski, PhD
  4. Prof. Masashi Hazumi
  5. Prof. Didier P. Queloz
  6. Prof. Leszek Roszkowski, PhD
  7. Prof. Marek Sarna, PhD
  8. Prof. Marian Szymczak, PhD
  9. Prof. Andrzej Udalski, PhD
  10. Prof. Gianfranco De Zotti

Chamber of Economics and Management

  1. Assoc. Prof. Mariusz Andrzejewski, DSc, Eng.
  2. Prof. Sławomir Gawroński, PhD
  3. Prof. Adam Glapiński, PhD
  4. Prof. Harold James
  5. Assoc. Prof. Zbigniew Krysiak, DSc
  6. Prof. Dariusz Tworzydło, PhD
  7. Assoc. Prof. Marta Kightley, DSc
  8. Prof. Leon Podkaminer, PhD
  9. Prof. Pablo De Cos
  10. Prof. Robert Holzmann
  11. Prof. Thomas J. Jordan

Chamber of Philosophy and Theology

  1. Dr Tory K. Baucum
  2. Prof. Nigel J. Biggar, Baron Biggar
  3. Rev. Prof. Paweł Bortkiewicz, PhD
  4. Rev. Dr Bernardo Estrada
  5. Rev. Dr Ermenegildo Manicardi
  6. Cardinal Prof. Gerhard Müller, PhD
  7. Dr Wawrzyniec Marek Rymkiewicz
  8. Fr. Prof. Marcin Tkaczyk, PhD
  9. Rev. Prof. Ireneusz Werbiński, PhD
  10. Prof. Piotr A. Wilczek, PhD

Chamber of Legal Sciences

  1. Dr Conor Casey
  2. Prof. Fabrizio Giulimondi, PhD
  3. Prof. Elżbieta Karska, PhD
  4. Prof. Anna Łabno, PhD
  5. Dr Marius S. Ostrowski
  6. Prof. Adrian Vermeule
  7. Manuele Vescovi

Chamber of Medical Sciences

  1. Prof. Mariano Bizzarri, MD, PhD
  2. Prof. Adam Dziki, MD, PhD
  3. Lt. Gen. Prof. Grzegorz Gielerak, MD, PhD
  4. Prof. Ewa Marcinowska-Suchowierska, MD, PhD
  5. Assoc. Prof. Leszek Markuszewski, PhD
  6. Prof. Hans Joachim Meyer, MD, Dr h.c.
  7. Prof. Mansur Rahnama-Hezavah, PhD, Dr h.c.
  8. Prof. Andrzej Rynkiewicz, MD, PhD
  9. Prof. Adam T. Stys, MD
  10. Prof. Huey-Jen Su, MD

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Statute

Nominacje członków

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Official Closing

The official closing of the 1st World Copernican Congress in Toruń was conducted by Deputy Minister of Education and Science Tomasz Rzymkowski. He also extended an invitation to the second edition of the event – in five years.
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