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• 35歲或以下
• 於任何國家或地區的天文學、生命科學與醫學、數學科學或其他緊密相關學科的博士畢業生、研究生（碩士/博士生）和本科生均可以申請參加香港桂冠論壇。符合上述資格者但未與大學或機構相關聯的青年科學家亦可申請。

2025年1月13日至4月15日

論壇申請現已結束。如需任何協助，請聯絡： programme@hklaureateforum.org

費用全免

論壇將以英語進行並只接受英語填寫申請。如有任何非英語的文件，則須上傳原本文件及其英語翻譯版本。

請申請者列明個人最新的公認學術水平，並提供相應證明文件。被選出的200名青年科學家，如果在論壇前有任何學術水平的更新，請透過電郵通知論壇委員會辦事處。

一組兩級制的國際專業科學總評審團負責甄選200名青年科學家。第一層級為科學評審委員會，由天文學、生命科學與醫學和數學科學這三個學科的專家組成，每個有效申請將由至少兩位科學評審委員會的成員進行評審；第二層級為科學評審大會，大會最終選出200名青年科學家參加桂冠論壇。

請按此瀏覽總評審團的成員名單詳情。

請於 2025 年 11 月 4 日出示論壇委員會辦事處發出的確認電郵以領取參加者專屬的活動包。

一般情況下請穿著商務休閒裝。但在某些社交場合和晚宴中，建議穿著更合適的服飾（例如： 於論壇閉幕晚宴，參加者可穿著小禮服或代表其文化、民族或地區的服飾）。請參考適時發佈的活動詳情作準備。

論壇委員會辦事處將會為參加者安排論壇節目和活動期間的膳食。請參閱適時發佈的活動詳情。論壇委員會辦事處將通過電郵收集參加者的特殊飲食要求，並盡力安排。

論壇委員會辦事處將安排以下的穿梭巴士服務：

• 酒店到會場#
• 會場到酒店#
• 論壇相關的節目和活動場地之間的接載服務

詳情將於稍後公佈。

#只供入住指定酒店的論壇參加者乘搭

論壇參加者將成為HKLF Alumni Community的成員。論壇委員會辦事處將安排交流和專屬活動，讓新一代科研人才聚集在一起，分享和交流各種科學話題和見解。

歡迎參加者以下列方式關注香港桂冠論壇：

網站： https://hklaureateforum.org/zh-tw/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HKLaureateForum

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hongkonglaureateforum

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hklaureateforum/

微博：https://weibo.com/hklaureateforum

X: https://twitter.com/HKLaureateForum

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@HKLaureateForum

論壇委員會辦事處承諾收集的個人資料均會根據香港的《個人資料（隱私）條例》的相關原則和要求處理。詳情請參閱論壇委員會的收集個人資料聲明和私隱政策。

所有參加者將於論壇節目和活動期間受團體人身意外保險保障。建議來港參加者可自行購買所需的旅遊保險。

非香港永久性居民
身在香港境外的非香港永久性居民參加者需自行安排並支付往返香港的交通費用。如參加者面對旅程經費上的困難，他們可先向其相關學院或機構申請資助。如申請被拒絕，而參加者能夠以書面提交相關申請紀錄文件，他們可嘗試向論壇委員會辦事處申請旅費資助*。詳情稍後公佈。

香港永久性居民
旅費資助*適用於身在香港境外並不需要由論壇委員會辦事處安排論壇期間酒店住宿的香港永久性居民參加者。該項資助只限於往返香港的部份交通費用。詳情稍後公佈。

請聯絡論壇委員會辦事處了解有關資助的詳細資料及申請手續。

*受條款及細則約束，香港桂冠論壇保留最終決定權。

有，來港的參加者（不包括擁有香港永久性居民身份並將獲得論壇委員會提供旅程資助的人士）於論壇舉行期間可獲酒店單人房住宿安排（包含早餐）。住宿期間的額外費用和雜費例如電話費、迷你吧消費、收費電視或視頻消費等，將由參加者自行負責。

論壇委員會提供五晚的免費住宿，日期為2025年11月4-9日（包含早餐）。若參加者在此段日期以外留港需自行安排住宿。

如任何來港參加者計劃自行安排住宿，請務必盡快通知論壇委員會辦事處。論壇委員會辦事處將不負責參加者自行安排的住宿費用，此等參加者亦需自行安排往返場地的交通。

論壇委員會辦事處適時將通知相關參加者詳細的住宿安排。

論壇委員會辦事處安排之酒店：即將公佈

• 至少六個月有效期（由行程的最後一天起開始計算）的護照。
• 香港入境事務處或要求入境簽證或進入許可文件。請來港參加者於收到錄取通知後盡快了解及申請相關文件（如適用），論壇委員會辦事處會跟據參加者要求，向參加者發出論壇邀請函以作爲申請的輔助材料。
• 有關簽證或進入許可文件的安排，請瀏覽香港特別行政區入境事務處網站。

• 參加者可自費帶同家人、伴侶或朋友同行，但同行人士不能參加論壇的任何節目和活動。論壇委員會辦事處亦不會負責同行人士的任何費用。同行人士可與參加者共享其酒店房間，但參加者有責任自行與酒店聯繫，確認有關房間的可入住人數、住宿安排，以及支付所需的任何額外費用，例如早餐和加床費等。

香港許多地方，包括論壇的主要場地—香港科學園， 均有提供免費WiFi服務，唯或有條件限制，請參閱Wi-Fi.HK了解熱點位置和詳細資訊。

為了穩定地連接網絡，參加者可以考慮於其國家或地區、香港的流動網絡服務營運商或便利店購買預付式的香港流動數據卡。

另外，論壇委員會辦事處所安排的酒店客房均提供電話服務給住宿的參加者使用，但酒店或需收費。請參加者自行與酒店了解收費詳情，並且負責入住期間的所有雜費。

香港的氣候屬於亞熱帶氣候，有近半年的時間都是趨向溫和的天氣。在11月份，微風拂面，陽光充足，氣溫舒適，有時可能有陣雨。11月的溫度通常是攝氏19至24度左右。有關最新天氣資訊，請參閱香港天文台網站。

香港的貨幣是港元（HKD），與美元掛鈎的匯率約為7.80港元兌1美元，但匯率或略有波動。有關港元的資訊，請參閱香港金融管理局網站。

港元紙幣的面額分別為1000港元、500港元、100港元、50港元、20港元和10港元，以及各款硬幣。兌換貨幣可在機場、銀行、酒店或貨幣兌換店進行。

在一般酒店、商店和餐飲地方消費時，大部分國際通行的信用卡都可使用，包括美國運通卡、Visa卡、萬事達卡等。大部分商場、百貨公司及連鎖店亦接受電子支付如：支付寶、微信支付、Apple Pay和Google Pay 等移動支付方式。詳情可參考商店入口或收銀處張貼的相關標誌。

有些商店或餐飲地方只收取現金或八達通卡，可先到找換店兌換足夠現金。亦可購買或租借一張八達通卡，或下載旅客版app申請手機八達通，除可用於搭乘公共交通工具外，亦可在便利店、超市、餐廳等地方使用。有關八達通卡詳情，請按此。

論壇參加者可考慮攜帶以下與健康相關的物品：

• 個人急救用品及/或藥物
• 個人醫療和疫苗接種記錄（如有）， 若參加者需在港求醫時，可作參考
• 參加者可考慮購買個人旅遊保險

免費WiFi服務在香港十分普遍，包括論壇主要場地 （香港科學園） 均有提供。唯某些WiFi熱點服務可能會有條件限制，請參閱Wi-Fi.HK了解熱點位置和詳細資訊。

為了穩定地連接網絡，來港參加者可以考慮於其國家或地區或在香港的流動網絡服務營運商或便利店購買預付式的香港流動數據卡。

如參加者計劃於論壇節目和活動以外的時間自行遊覽香港，香港擁有完善的公共交通運輸系統，大部分交通工具都設有空調，清潔快捷，並提供雙語（英文及繁體中文）標示，行駛路線遍及全香港。你可選搭港鐵、巴士、電車、渡輪或計程車，前往香港各地。請按此以獲取有關香港交通資訊。

請參閱香港旅遊發展局網站。

• 如在論壇節目和活動期間在會場內遇到緊急情況，請立即與論壇工作人員聯繫。
• 如在酒店遇到緊急情況，請撥打酒店的客戶服務熱線。
• 如在其他地方遇到緊急情況，請撥打香港緊急求助電話（999）以尋求協助，並與論壇委員會辦事處聯繫。

• 35岁或以下
• 于任何国家或地区的天文学、生命科学与医学、数学科学或其他紧密相关学科的博士毕业生、研究生（硕士/博士生）和本科生均可以申请参加香港桂冠论坛。符合上述资格者但未与大学或机构相关联的青年科学家亦可申请。

2025年1月13日至4月15日

论坛报名现已截止。如需任何协助，请联系：programme@hklaureateforum.org

费用全免

论坛将以英语进行并只接受英语填写申请。如有任何非英语的文件，则须上传原本文件及其英语翻译版本。

请申请者列明个人最新的公认学术水平，并提供相应证明文件。被选出的200名青年科学家，如果在论坛前有任何学术水平的更新，请透过电邮通知论坛委员会办事处。

一组两级制的国际专业科学总评审团负责甄选200名青年科学家。第一层级为科学评审委员会，由天文学、生命科学与医学和数学科学这三个学科的专家组成，每个有效申请将由至少两位科学评审委员会的成员进行评审；第二层级为科学评审大会，大会最终选出200名青年科学家参加桂冠论坛。

请按此浏览总评审团的成员名单详情

请于 2025 年 11 月 4 日出示论坛委员会办事处发出的确认电邮以领取参加者专属的活动包。

一般情况下请穿著商务休闲装。但在某些社交场合和晚宴中，建议穿著更合适的服饰（例如： 于论坛闭幕晚宴，参加者可穿著小礼服或代表其文化、民族或地区的服饰）。请参考届时发布的活动详情作准备。

论坛委员会办事处将会为参加者安排论坛节目和活动期间的膳食。请参阅届时发布的活动详情。论坛委员会办事处将通过电邮收集参加者的特殊饮食要求，并尽力安排。

论坛委员会办事处将安排以下的穿梭巴士服务：

• 酒店到会场#
• 会场到酒店#
• 论坛相关的节目和活动场地之间的接载服务

详情将于稍后公布。

#只供入住指定酒店的论坛参加者乘搭

论坛参加者将成为HKLF Alumni Community的成员。论坛委员会办事处将安排交流和专属活动，让新一代科研人才聚集在一起，分享和交流各种科学话题和见解。

欢迎参加者以下列方式关注香港桂冠论坛：

网站： https://hklaureateforum.org/zh-tw/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HKLaureateForum

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hongkonglaureateforum

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hklaureateforum/

微博：https://weibo.com/hklaureateforum

X: https://twitter.com/HKLaureateForum

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@HKLaureateForum

论坛委员会办事处承诺收集的个人资料均会根据香港的《个人资料（隐私）条例》的相关原则和要求处理。详情请参阅论坛委员会的收集个人资料声明和私隐政策。

所有参加者将于论坛节目和活动期间受团体人身意外保险保障。建议来港参加者可自行购买所需的旅游保险。

非香港永久性居民
身在香港境外的非香港永久性居民参加者需自行安排并支付往返香港的交通费用。如参加者面对旅程经费上的困难，他们可先向其相关学院或机构申请资助。如申请被拒绝，而参加者能够以书面提交相关申请纪录文件，他们可尝试向论坛委员会办事处申请旅费资助*。详情稍后公布。

香港永久性居民
旅费资助*适用于身在香港境外并不需要由论坛委员会办事处安排论坛期间酒店住宿的香港永久性居民参加者。该项资助只限于往返香港的部份交通费用。详情稍后公布。

请联络论坛委员会办事处了解有关资助的详细资料及申请手续。

*受条款及细则约束，香港桂冠论坛保留最终决定权。

有，来港的参加者（不包括拥有香港永久性居民身份并将获得论坛委员会提供旅程资助的人士）于论坛举行期间可获酒店单人房住宿安排（包含早餐）。住宿期间的额外费用和杂费例如电话费、迷你吧消费、收费电视或视频消费等，将由参加者自行负责。

论坛委员会提供五晚的免费住宿，日期为2025年11月4-9日（包含早餐）。若参加者在此段日期以外留港需自行安排住宿。

如任何来港参加者计划自行安排住宿，请务必尽快通知论坛委员会办事处。论坛委员会办事处将不负责参加者自行安排的住宿费用，此等参加者亦需自行安排往返场地的交通。

论坛委员会办事处届时将通知相关参加者详细的住宿安排。

论坛委员会办事处安排之酒店：即将公布

• 至少六个月有效期（由行程的最后一天起开始计算）的护照。
• 香港入境事务处或要求入境签证或进入许可文件。请来港参加者于收到录取通知后尽快了解及申请相关文件（如适用），论坛委员会办事处会跟据参加者要求，向参加者发出论坛邀请函以作为申请的辅助材料。
• 有关签证或进入许可文件的安排，请浏览香港特别行政区入境事务处网站。

• 参加者可自费带同家人、伴侣或朋友同行，但同行人士不能参加论坛的任何节目和活动。论坛委员会办事处亦不会负责同行人士的任何费用。同行人士可与参加者共享其酒店房间，但参加者有责任自行与酒店联系，确认有关房间的可入住人数、住宿安排，以及支付所需的任何额外费用，例如早餐和加床费等。

香港许多地方，包括论坛的主要场地—香港科学园， 均有提供免费WiFi服务，唯或有条件限制，请参阅Wi-Fi.HK了解热点位置和详细资讯。

为了稳定地连接网络，参加者可以考虑于其国家或地区、香港的流动网络服务营运商或便利店购买预付式的香港流动数据卡。

另外，论坛委员会办事处所安排的酒店客房均提供电话服务给住宿的参加者使用，但酒店或需收费。请参加者自行与酒店了解收费详情，并且负责入住期间的所有杂费。

香港的气候属于亚热带气候，有近半年的时间都是趋向温和的天气。在11月份，微风拂面，阳光充足，气温舒适，有时可能有阵雨。11月的温度通常是摄氏19至24度左右。有关最新天气资讯，请参阅香港天文台网站。

香港的货币是港元（HKD），与美元挂钩的汇率约为7.80港元兑1美元，但汇率或略有波动。有关港元的资讯，请参阅香港金融管理局网站。

港元纸币的面额分别为1000港元、500港元、100港元、50港元、20港元和10港元，以及各款硬币。兑换货币可在机场、银行、酒店或货币兑换店进行。

在一般酒店、商店和餐饮地方消费时，大部分国际通行的信用卡都可使用，包括美国运通卡、Visa卡、万事达卡等。大部分商场、百货公司及连锁店亦接受电子支付如：支付宝、微信支付、Apple Pay和Google Pay 等移动支付方式。详情可参考商店入口或收银处张贴的相关标志。

有些商店或餐饮地方只收取现金或八达通卡，可先到找换店兑换足够现金。亦可购买或租借一张八达通卡，或下载旅客版app申请手机八达通，除可用于搭乘公共交通工具外，亦可在便利店、超市、餐厅等地方使用。有关八达通卡详情，请按此。

论坛参加者可考虑携带以下与健康相关的物品：

• 个人急救用品及/或药物
• 个人医疗和疫苗接种记录（如有）， 若参加者需在港求医时，可作参考
• 参加者可考虑购买个人旅游保险

免费WiFi服务在香港十分普遍，包括论坛主要场地 （香港科学园） 均有提供。唯某些WiFi热点服务可能会有条件限制，请参阅Wi-Fi.HK了解热点位置和详细资讯。

为了稳定地连接网络，来港参加者可以考虑于其国家或地区或在香港的流动网络服务营运商或便利店购买预付式的香港流动数据卡。

如参加者计划于论坛节目和活动以外的时间自行游览香港，香港拥有完善的公共交通运输系统，大部分交通工具都设有空调，清洁快捷，并提供双语（英文及繁体中文）标示，行驶路线遍及全香港。你可选搭港铁、巴士、电车、渡轮或计程车，前往香港各地。请按此以获取有关香港交通资讯。

请参阅香港旅游发展局网站。

• 如在论坛节目和活动期间在会场内遇到紧急情况，请立即与论坛工作人员联系。
• 如在酒店遇到紧急情况，请拨打酒店的客户服务热线。
• 如在其他地方遇到紧急情况，请拨打香港紧急求助电话（999）以寻求协助，并与论坛委员会办事处联系。

• Aged 35 or below
• PhD Graduates, Postgraduates (Master / PhD), Undergraduates in Astronomy, Life Science and Medicine, Mathematical Sciences or other closely related subjects in any country / region may apply for the Hong Kong Laureate Forum. Young scientists with the above-mentioned qualifications who are not affiliated to universities or institutions may also apply.

13 January – 15 April 2025

Application for the Forum is now ended. If you require any assistance, please contact: programme@hklaureateforum.org

No application fee is required.

The Forum will be conducted in English, and the application only accepts English. If any supporting documents are in a language other than English, both the original documents and their English translations must be uploaded.

Please specify the recognised academic level at the time of application. For the final 200 young scientists, if there are any updates regarding their academic levels prior to the Forum, please inform the HKLF Office by email.

The 200 young scientists will be selected by a two-tier Scientific Review Panel, consisting of both local and non-local academics. In the first tier of the Panel, the Scientific Review Committees, under the three disciplines namely Astronomy, Life Science and Medicine, and Mathematical Sciences, will review all valid applications. Each application will be reviewed by at least two members of the relevant Committee. In the second tier, the Scientific Review Board will make the final selection of the 200 young scientists to participate in the Forum.

For more information about the composition of this Scientific Review Panel, please visit here. .

Please bring along the participation confirmation email issued by the HKLF Office to collect participants’ exclusive welcome kit on 4 November 2025.

The general recommended attire is smart casual. However, for certain social events and dinners, it is suggested to wear more appropriate attire (e.g., at the Forum’s Gala Dinner, participants are encouraged to wear cocktail attire OR outfits that represent their culture, ethnicity, or region). Participants can refer to our programme details, which will be announced in due course, for further guidance.

Meals and refreshments will be provided during the Forum’s official programmes and activities. Participants can refer to the programme details, which will be announced in due course, for further information. The HKLF Office will collect any special dietary request(s) from individual participants through email and will make every effort to accommodate them as far as possible.

Shuttle bus transfers for Forum’s official programmes and activities will be arranged by the HKLF Office as follows:

• From official hotel to Forum venues#
• From Forum venues to official hotel#
• Travelling between Forum’s official programmes and activities

Details will be available closer to the Forum.

# Available only to participants who are staying in the official hotel

Forum participants will become members of the “HKLF Alumni Community” after the Forum.

Communications and exclusive events will be organised to bring together the new generation of scientific research talents, allowing them to share and exchange views on various scientific topics.

Participants are welcomed to follow the Hong Kong Laureate Forum on:

Website: https://hklaureateforum.org/en/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HKLaureateForum

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hongkonglaureateforum/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hklaureateforum

Weibo: https://weibo.com/hklaureateforum

X: https://x.com/HKLaureateForum

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@HKLaureateForum

The HKLF Office is committed to ensuring that all personal data received are handled in accordance with the relevant principles and requirements of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance under Legislation Publication Ordinance of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China.

Please refer to the Personal Information Collection Statement and Privacy Policy Statement of the HKLF for details.

All participants joining the Forum’s official programmes and activities will be covered by Group Personal Accident Insurance.

In-bound participants are recommended to purchase travel insurance on their own prior to departure from their own home country / region.

Non-Hong Kong Permanent Resident

Non-Hong Kong permanent residents residing outside Hong Kong are required to arrange round-trip transportation ticket at their own expense. Participants who face financial difficulties in travelling to Hong Kong should first seek funding support from their affiliated institutions and / or organisations. If their applications for travel funding are rejected with written and traceable reason(s), they may apply for a Travel Grant* from the HKLF Office. Details to be announced.

Hong Kong Permanent Resident

Travel Grant* is available for Hong Kong permanent residents outside Hong Kong who do not require hotel accommodation provided by the HKLF Office. The Travel Grant will cover part of the round-trip transportation cost. Details to be announced.

Please contact the HKLF Office for details and application procedures regarding the Travel Grant.

*Subject to terms and conditions and it is at the sole discretion of the HKLF Office.

• Yes, inbound participants (excluding Hong Kong permanent residents who will receive a Travel Grant from the HKLF) will be provided with single-room accommodation (including breakfast) during the Forum. Any additional cost for extras and hotel incidentals, such as phone charges, mini-bar consumption, pay-TV and similar items, etc., will be at the participants’ own expense.
• Five nights of hotel accommodation (with breakfast) will be provided by the Forum from 4-9 November 2025. Participants who wish to stay beyond these dates should arrange their own accommodation.
• If inbound participants plan to arrange their own accommodation, they are required to inform the HKLF Office as soon as possible. Please note that the HKLF Office will not reimburse any expense for self-arranged accommodation. These participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the Forum venues.
• The HKLF Office will inform relevant young scientists regarding accommodation arrangement in due course.
• Hotel to be arranged by the HKLF Office: To be announced

• A passport valid for at least six months beyond the last day of travel in Hong Kong.
• A visa / an entry permit to travel to Hong Kong may be required by Hong Kong Immigration Department. Inbound participants are advised to check if they need to apply for it upon receiving the Forum confirmation notification and to proceed accordingly, as the application process may take some time. The HKLF Office will provide a Forum invitation letter as supporting document upon request.
• Please visit the Hong Kong Immigration Department website for details of visa / entry permit requirements whether a visa / an entry permit is required.

• Participants may bring their family members / partners / friends to Hong Kong at their own expense. However, please note that accompanying persons will not be permitted to attend any of the Forum’s official programmes or activities. Additionally, any cost incurred by accompanying persons will not be covered by the HKLF.
• While accompanying persons may share participants’ hotel accommodation, it is the participants’ responsibility to check with the hotel in advance regarding availability, arrangements and any additional charges (such as for breakfast or an extra bed). Participants are also responsible for covering any extra costs.

Free WiFi services are available in many locations across Hong Kong, including the Forum’s main venue – Hong Kong Science Park. However, limitations and conditions may apply. Please visit Wi-Fi.HK for hotspot locations and further details.

• For a more stable internet connection, it is recommended to purchase a pre-paid Hong Kong Data SIM card, either in home country / region or from outlets of mobile network service operators / convenience stores in Hong Kong.
• For participants staying in the hotel arranged by the HKLF, telephone services are available in hotel rooms, however, charges may apply. Please check with the hotel for details. Any incidental charges incurred during the stay in the hotel will be at participants’ own expense.

Weather in Hong Kong – Hong Kong’s climate is sub-tropical, which tends to be temperate for nearly half the year. In November, you can expect pleasant breezes, plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperature, though occasional patches of rain may occur. The typical temperature in November ranges from 19°C to 24°C. For up-to-date weather information, please visit the Hong Kong Observatory website.

The currency in Hong Kong is the Hong Kong dollar (HKD), which is pegged to the US dollar at around HK$7.80 to US$1. However, the exchange rate may fluctuate slightly. For more information on Hong Kong’s currency, please visit the Hong Kong Monetary Authority website.

Bank notes are issued in denominations of HK$1000, HK$500, HK$100, HK$50, HK$20 and HK$10, and coins are also in circulation. Currency can be exchanged at the airport, banks, hotels or currency exchangers.

Most international credit cards, such as American Express, VISA, and MasterCard, are accepted at hotels, shops, and restaurants in Hong Kong. Additionally, some stores also accept mobile payment options like Apple Pay, Google Pay, Alipay, and WeChat Pay. You can find out which payment methods are accepted by checking the signs displayed at the entrance or cash register.

However, there are still some shops and restaurants in Hong Kong that only accept cash or Octopus cards. To avoid inconvenience, it is recommended to exchange some cash before venturing out. Alternatively, you can purchase or rent an Octopus card, or download the tourist version of the Octopus app on your mobile phone. Using an Octopus card or app will not only make it easy for you to use public transportation, but also enables you to make purchases at convenience stores, supermarkets, and restaurants with just a simple tap. For information on Octopus card, please click here.

Participants may wish to bring along the following health-related items:

• Personal first-aid item(s) and / or medicine(s).
• Personal medical and vaccination record(s), if any, which might be useful in case medical consultation is required when staying in Hong Kong.
• Participants may also wish to purchase their own travel insurance, if desired.

The standard electrical voltage in Hong Kong is 220 volts AC at 50Hz. A voltage adapter may be needed for personal electronic device(s). Most electrical outlets in Hong Kong take a three-pronged UK-style plug.

Free WiFi services are available in many locations across Hong Kong, including the Forum’s main venue – Hong Kong Science Park. However, limitations and conditions may apply. Visit Wi-Fi.HK for hotspot locations and details.

For a more stable internet connection, it is recommended to purchase a pre-paid Hong Kong Data SIM card, either in home country / region or from outlets of mobile network service operators / convenience stores in Hong Kong.

If participants plan to explore Hong Kong on their own beyond the Forum period, they will find that Hong Kong has an excellent public transport system. Depending on your destination, you can choose from a variety of options including MTR (subway and light rail), buses, trams, ferries and taxis. These clean and efficient options cover extensive areas of Hong Kong, with signs and announcements in both English and Chinese. See more details about Hong Kong’s transportation here.

Please visit Hong Kong Tourism Board website.

• In the event of an emergency at the venues during the Forum’s official programmes and activities, participants should contact HKLF staff immediately for assistance.
• If participants face an emergency at the hotel, please call the hotel’s guest services hotline.
• For emergencies in any other situation, participants are advised to dial the Hong Kong Emergency Number (999) for immediate help and to contact the HKLF Office.

Prof Kenneth YOUNG (Committee Chairman)

• Chair of the Shaw Prize Council
• Emeritus Professor of Physics of The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Prof Luis HO

• Director and University Chair Professor of Kavli Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics of Peking University

Prof Paul HO

• Director General of East Asian Observatory

Dr Joseph HORA

• Astronomer of Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics

Prof Kinwah WU

• Professor of Theoretical Astrophysics of University College London

Prof the Hon TSUI Lap-chee, GBM, GBS, JP (Committee Chairman)

• Founding President of The Hong Kong Academy of Sciences
• Former Vice Chancellor of The University of Hong Kong

Prof Danny CHAN

• S Y and H Y Cheng Professor in Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine of The University of Hong Kong

Prof Edwin CHAN

• Director and Professor of School of Life Sciences of The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Prof Shuk Han CHENG

• Chair Professor of Molecular Medicine of City University of Hong Kong

Prof King CHOW

• Professor of Division of Life Science of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Prof Stephanie MA

• Jimmy and Emily Tang Professor in Molecular Genetics of The University of Hong Kong
• Endowed Professor in School of Biomedical Sciences at LKS Faculty of Medicine and Associate Vice-President (Research and Innovation) of The University of Hong Kong

Prof Claudia MAURI

• Professor of Immunology of University College London

Prof Timothy W TONG, SBS, BBS, JP (Committee Chairman)

• Chairman of Research Grants Council
• President Emeritus of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Prof Habib AMMARI

• Professor of Applied Mathematics of ETH Zürich

Prof Wei-ping LI

• Chair Professor of Department of Mathematics of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Prof Michael NG

• Chair Professor in Mathematics and Chair Professor in Data Science of Hong Kong Baptist University

Prof Li-qun QI

• Emeritus Professor of Applied Mathematics of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Prof Timothy W TONG, SBS, BBS, JP

• Chairman of Research Grants Council
• President Emeritus of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Prof the Hon TSUI Lap-chee, GBM, GBS, JP

• Founding President of The Hong Kong Academy of Sciences
• Former Vice Chancellor of The University of Hong Kong

Prof Kenneth YOUNG

• Chairman of The Shaw Prize Council
• Emeritus Professor of Physics of The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Dr Raymond CHAN

• Chair of The Shaw Foundation Hong Kong and The Shaw Prize Foundation
• Managing Director of Shaw Group of Companies

Prof Fanny CHEUNG, SBS, JP

• Former Pro-Vice-Chancellor / Vice-President for Research of The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Emeritus Professor of Psychology of The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Prof Kwok-yin WONG

• Vice President (Education) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• Patrick S C Poon Endowed Professor in Applied Chemistry and Chair Professor of Chemical Technology of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University