On Saturday, Shanghai on the Chinese mainland kicked off the 2025 World Laureates Forum, gathering 150 leading scientists for three days of dialogue under the theme "Science in Future". Since 2018, this event has grown into Asia’s highest-profile international science conference.
Star-Studded Lineup
The roster features 25 prize recipients, including four Nobel Prize winners and four Turing Award laureates, alongside 16 academics from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, plus more than 100 outstanding young researchers from around the world.
Forward-Looking Agenda
Across five key pillars—fundamental research, technological breakthroughs, integrated innovation, international cooperation, and science and technology governance—participants will explore how to chart the course for future discoveries.
Why It Matters
By blending the wisdom of laureates with fresh perspectives from emerging talents, the forum sparks cross-border collaboration that can fuel the next wave of startups, sustainable solutions, and global partnerships.
Looking Ahead
As the three-day forum unfolds, networks formed here are expected to translate into real-world impact, from pioneering labs to policy circles, helping shape a science-driven tomorrow.
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Shanghai hosts 2025 World Laureates Forum on 'Science in Future'
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