200 global experts to attend sci-tech feast in SZ

The fifth World Science and Technology Development Forum, gathering nearly 200 eminent figures from over 20 countries and regions, will take place in Shenzhen from Thursday to Saturday.

A scene at the fourth World Science and Technology Development Forum held in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, in November 2022. File photos

This year’s edition will delve into four key topics — exploring frontiers in technology, promoting development through technology, addressing challenges with technology, and effectively governing technology.

The forum will consist of one main forum and 11 parallel subforums, inviting approximately 200 leading figures in technology, education, and economics from around the world to share insights. The forum will be held both online and offline, and globally livestreamed.

Jack Dongarra

Notable international speakers include Turing Award winner Jack Dongarra; Nobel Prize laureates Thomas Sargent, Thomas Südhof, Erwin Neher, and Stefan Hell; Rohinton P. Medhora, president of the Center for International Governance Innovation (Canada); and Andrew Carrick of the Royal Academy of Engineering in the U.K.

The forum will announce top 10 emerging technologies in chemistry worldwide and top 10 scientific and technological achievements in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).

Erwin Neher

This year’s forum, to be jointly held by Shenzhen and Hong Kong for the first time, will host the inaugural Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Innovation Development Forum.

It aims to help develop the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone into a key platform for promoting efficient and convenient flow of innovative elements and for fostering scientific and technological innovation cooperation within the GBA.

Chen Qingquan, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering who will also give a speech at the main forum, said that the forum will be a good opportunity for Shenzhen to showcase its vibrant atmosphere for scientific and technological innovation on a global scale, thus attracting more researchers and talents to the city.

Thomas Sargent

Before the forum, attendees will be treated with a helicopter tour to experience the urban charm of Shenzhen, known as the City of Miracles and City of Innovation.

Besides, scientists will be invited to give lectures in local schools.

EVENT INFO

Official website

www.wstdf.com.cn

Agenda

Nov. 23

Future Industry Development Forum

Time: 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Add: Guangming Yungu International Convention Center, Guangming District (光明区光明云谷国际会议中心)

Women Scientists Forum

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Add: Shenzhen Green View Hotel, Futian District (福田区绿景酒店)

Youth Frontier Technology Forum

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Add: Wuzhou Guest House, Futian District (福田区五洲宾馆)

Low Altitude Economic Forum

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., 2-6 p.m.

Add: Galaxy World Ji Hotel, Longgang District (龙岗区星河World吉酒店)

Hetao Shenzhen Hong Kong Innovation and Development Forum

Time: 3-6 p.m.

Add: Shenzhen Hong Kong International Science and Technology Park, Futian District (福田区河套深港创新合作区深港国际科技园)

Future Industry Development Forum

Time: 2-6 p.m.

Add: Guangming Yungu International Convention Center, Guangming District (光明区光明云谷国际会议中心）

Nov. 24

Forum on Cooperation between Scientists and Multinational Companies

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Add: Grand Hyatt Shenzhen, Luohu District (罗湖区君悦酒店)

Main Forum

Time: 2-6 p.m.

Add: Wuzhou Guest House, Futian District (福田区五洲宾馆)

Nov. 25

World Digital Economy Forum

Time: 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Add: Wuzhou Guest House, Futian District (福田区五洲宾馆)

Forum on Biomedical and Life Health Development

Time: 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Add: Wuzhou Guest House, Futian District (福田区五洲宾馆)

New Era Technology Association Innovation and Development Forum

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Add: Lafonte International Hotel, Futian District (福田区雅枫酒店)

World Digital Economy Forum

Time: 2-6 p.m.

Add: Wuzhou Guest House, Futian District (福田区五洲宾馆)

Intelligent Manufacturing and Innovation Development Forum

Time: 2-6 p.m.

Add: JW Marriott Hotel Shenzhen Bao'an (前海华侨城JW万豪酒店)