The Tengchong Scientists Forum 2024 kicked off Friday in Tengchong City, southwest the Chinese mainland's Yunnan Province, gathering over a thousand leading experts from around the globe, including 120 academicians and 59 university deans.
Centered around the theme "Science – Global Innovation, and the Mission of Scientists: Empowering High-Quality Development," the forum fostered in-depth discussions on the forefront of scientific innovation.
This year’s event features a comprehensive program, including an opening ceremony, keynote speeches, 11 parallel forums, and nine special events. Building upon the successful structure of previous years, 2024 introduces new tracks focused on biodiversity and modern agriculture, life sciences and health, and the intersection of technology and finance.
The forum also includes a symposium on international intellectual property innovation cooperation in South Asia and Southeast Asia.
During the opening ceremony, Prof. Xue Qikun of Tsinghua University and Prof. Xie Xiaoliang, head of the Changping Laboratory, were honored with the Tengchong Science Award 2024.
The announcement of the Tengchong Scientists Forum development fund and a Yunnan provincial fund for the development of traditional Chinese medicine marks a significant step towards facilitating technology transfer and commercialization.
Experts at the forum emphasized the critical role of innovation in driving development, highlighting the event as a unique platform connecting scientists, educators, and entrepreneurs to foster the integration of science, technology, and practical applications.
Initiated by renowned academicians Gu Binglin, Xu Zhihong, and Rao Zhe, the Tengchong Scientists Forum is dedicated to fostering international cooperation and exchange in scientific innovation. Co-hosted by the Yunnan Provincial People's Government and the China Association for Science and Technology, this year’s event will run until December 8.
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Tengchong Scientists Forum 2024 spotlights tech-driven development
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