Hong Kong Laureate Forum 2025 kicked off on Wednesday 🎉, welcoming over 200 young scientists from more than 20 countries and regions to the vibrant city.
Chan Kwok-ki, chief secretary for administration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government, highlighted a raft of policies to attract top talent, including a frontier technology research support scheme totaling HK$3 billion (about $385.8 million) to build advanced facilities for breakthrough science and technology research. 💼🔬
This initiative has not only supported local and global scientific development but also fast-tracked Hong Kong's rise as an international innovation and technology center, Chan added. 🌐
Tong Wai-cheung, chairman of the forum, summed it up: "Through engaging dialogues and meaningful networking, we’re here to ignite curiosity and empower the next wave of scientific talent." 🚀
Running for four days under the theme "Meeting of Inspirational Minds," the event features keynote talks, breakout sessions, and poster presentations. Dive into discussions on astronomy (think star-gazing tech), life sciences & medicine (hello biotech!), and mathematical sciences (solving puzzles with data). 📊🔬
Whether you’re a coding whiz from Bengaluru or a biotech enthusiast from Jakarta, this is your playground to exchange ideas, find collaborators, and level up your research game. Stay tuned for live updates from Hong Kong! 🌏✨
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