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  • HKLF Science Seminar

    HKLF Science Seminar

    HKLF Science Seminar

    Science in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

    As computational power redefines the boundaries of modern inquiry, the HKLF Science Seminar – Science in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, a key prelude to the Hong Kong Laureate Forum 2027, spotlights the profound paradigm shifts transforming scientific discovery. From decoding the human genome and modelling urban dynamics to revealing new mathematical frontiers, this event highlights the critical convergence of human ingenuity and machine intelligence.

    By bringing together renowned scientists, industry pioneers, and next-generation researchers, the seminar explores the transformative capabilities shaping the future of research. Beyond cross-disciplinary exchanges, it offers a dedicated platform for emerging researchers to showcase their work in interactive poster and flash presentation sessions.

    Date 9 – 10 September 2026
    Venue
    Lecture Theatre 2, G/F, Yasumoto International Academic Park, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    How to get there:
    At MTR University Station, a 5-min walk from Exit D along Station Road then Pond Crescent


    Enrollment & Fee Free of charge
    Format In-person
    Medium English
    Target audience
    1) Students & Researchers: Postdoc, PhD graduates, Postgraduates (Master / PhD) and Undergraduates in science-related disciplines;
    2) HKLF Alumni: Young Scientists and Forum Ambassadors who participated in the previous Hong Kong Laureate Forums
    Enrollment Interested parties may register via this link.
    Enrollment deadline: 7 August 2026
    Enquiries For enquiries, please email: programme@hklaureateforum.org

    Session 1: 9 September 2026 – 14:00 – 17:30
    The Frontiers of Discovery: Life Science and Translational Therapeutics

    14:00 – 14:30 Registration and Networking Coffee

    14:30 – 15:00
    Welcome Remarks
    Prof Timothy Tong, SBS, BBS, JP Prof Timothy Tong, SBS, BBS, JP

    Chairman, the Council of the Hong Kong Laureate Forum

    Opening Remarks
    Mr Ivan Lee, JP Mr Ivan Lee, JP

    Commissioner for Innovation and Technology, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government

    Co-organiser’s Remarks
    Prof Dennis Lo, GBS, SBS, JP Prof Dennis Lo, GBS, SBS, JP

    Vice-Chancellor and President, The Chinese University of Hong Kong


    15:00 – 15:25
    Keynote Presentation I
    Prof Allen Chan Prof Allen Chan

    Associate Vice-President (Knowledge Transfer) and Chairman of the Department of Chemical Pathology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    15:25 – 15:50
    Keynote Presentation II
    Prof Michael Ng Prof Michael Ng

    Dean of Science; Chair Professor in Mathematics and Chair Professor in Data Science, The Hong Kong Baptist University

    15:50 – 16:15
    Keynote Presentation III
    Prof Alan Wong Prof Alan Wong

    Associate Professor, School of Biomedical Sciences, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong

    16:15 – 17:00
    Panel Discussion
    The Horizon of Innovation: Unleashing Deep Tech and Translational Therapeutics
    Prof Allen Chan Prof Allen Chan

    Panellist
    Prof Michael Ng Prof Michael Ng

    Panellist
    Prof Alan Wong Prof Alan Wong

    Panellist
    Dr Frank Pun Dr Frank Pun

    Head of Insilico Hong Kong
    Panellist
    Prof Joshua Ho Prof Joshua Ho

    Associate Professor and Assistant Dean (Innovation & Technology Transfer), Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong

    Moderator


    17:00 – 17:30 Networking

    Session 2: 10 September 2026 – 09:00 – 12:30
    From Pure Logic to Urban Reality: Mapping the Future with Mathematics, GeoAI, and Technology

    09:00 – 09:30 Registration and Networking Coffee

    09:30 – 09:45
    Opening Remarks
    Mr Kelvin Wong Mr Kelvin Wong

    Director, Knowledge Transfer Office, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    09:45 – 10:10
    Keynote Presentation I
    Prof Ngô Bảo Châu Prof Ngô Bảo Châu

    Chair Professor, Department of Mathematics, The University of Hong Kong; Fields Medalist 2010

    10:10 – 10:30
    Industry Case Study
    Mr Shen Size Mr Shen Size

    Head of DatAi Innovation Lab, Shanghai Westwell Technology Co Ltd

    10:30 – 11:30
    The Discovery Track: Next-Gen Flash Presentations
    3-minute research pitches from emerging young scientists, featuring an interactive lightning Q&A window to spark immediate academic dialogue.
    Showcase research across the streams of Astronomy, Life Science and Medicine, Mathematical Sciences, or Computer Science. Projects utilising AI or AI-driven methodologies are preferred, but not mandatory.
    (Please click here for Presentation Material Guidelines.)

    11:30 – 11:50
    Keynote Presentation II
    Prof Kwan Mei-po Prof Kwan Mei-po

    Choh-Ming Li Professor of Geography and Resource Management; Director of the Institute of Space and Earth Information Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    11:50 – 12:30
    Interactive Poster Dialogue: Data, Logic, and Discovery
    A dedicated, relaxed networking window designed to bridge the gap between curriculum study and active laboratory life.
    Showcase research across the streams of Astronomy, Life Science and Medicine, Mathematical Sciences, or Computer Science. Projects utilising AI or AI-driven methodologies are preferred, but not mandatory.
    (Please click here for Presentation Material Guidelines.)

    Session 3: 10 September 2026 – 14:00 – 17:30
    Beyond the Algorithm: Computer Science & Generative AI, Data and Trust

    14:00 – 14:30 Registration and Networking Coffee

    14:30 – 14:40 Opening Remarks

    14:40 – 15:10
    Keynote Presentation I
    Prof Irwin King Prof Irwin King

    Pro-Vice-Chancellor / Vice-President (Education); Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    15:10 – 15:40
    Keynote Presentation II
    Prof Guo Yike Prof Guo Yike

    Provost and Chair Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; Director of the Hong Kong Generative AI Research and Development Center (HKGAI)

    15:40 – 16:10
    Keynote Presentation III
    Prof Hongxia Yang Prof Hongxia Yang

    Executive Director of PolyU Academy for Artificial Intelligence; Chair Professor, Generative AI, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

    16:10 – 17:00
    Panel Discussion
    Shifting Horizons: From Equations to Enterprise: Navigating Career Horizons, Funding, and Ethics in Deep Tech
    Prof Irwin King Prof Irwin King

    Panellist
    Prof Guo Yike Prof Guo Yike

    Panellist
    Prof Hongxia Yang Prof Hongxia Yang

    Panellist
    Prof Maggie Wang Prof Maggie Wang

    Director, Beth Bioinformatics
    Panellist
    Prof Xiaojuan Ma Prof Xiaojuan Ma

    Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering; Program Director of MSc in AI and Entrepreneurship, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    Moderator

    17:00 – 17:30 Closing Remarks and Networking

    All programme details are subject to change.

    Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material/event (or by members of the project team) do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Innovation and Technology Commission or the Vetting Committee of the General Support Programme of the Innovation and Technology Fund.

  • Exploring New Horizons 2026

    Exploring New Horizons 2026

    「探索新視野2026」
    是香港桂冠論壇委員會的重點活動之一。活動為高中學生提供機會參觀本地大學和科研機構的實驗室,與科學家和研究人員對話。通過這些體驗,學生可了解更多科學家的工作、提高他們對科學的興趣,並從而激發他們對科研發展的追求。

    瀏覽圖片庫、影片庫及YouTube頻道重溫活動相片及精華片段。

    詳情:

    活動期間 2026年1月至3月
    對象 本地高中學生
    活動安排 17節本地傑出科學家/研究團隊的實驗室參觀
    參觀人數 每節參觀人數約10-50位學生(視乎實驗室可容納人數)
    交通安排 15人以上的團隊將由香港桂冠論壇提供免費旅遊巴接送,往返學校/接送地點和場地
    語言 參觀會以廣東話或英語進行(視乎個別科學家和參加者的組合)
    活動費用 費用全免
    參加表格 有興趣參與的學校需填寫以下表格:
    https://forms.gle/SGJwRAYue2rt5roUA.

    *請於2026年1月8日(星期四)中午12時前遞交

    *活動以「先到先得」的形式分配,我們將按照參加人數以及優先選擇安排參觀的場次,並於1月16日(星期五)或之前以WhatsApp及電郵確認。

    參觀日程

    參觀日期/時間 實驗室/科研設施 地點 人數限制
    1 2026年1月20日 (星期二)
    3:30pm – 4:15pm
    State Key Laboratory of Terahertz and Millimeter Waves
    https://www.ee.cityu.edu.hk/~sklmw/
    香港城市大學 15
    2 2026年1月21日 (星期三)
    3:30pm – 4:30pm
    Koln 3D Technology (Medical) Limited
    https://koln3d-mml.com/zh-hant/
    大埔創新園 30
    3 2026年2月4日 (星期三)
    3:30pm – 4:30pm
    Multi-Scale Medical Robotic Centre
    https://www.mrc-cuhk.com/
    香港科學園 30
    4 2026年2月5日 (星期四)
    3:00pm – 4:45pm
    Open Lab
    by The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA)
    https://www.hkrita.com/tc/theopenlab
    將軍澳創新園 30
    5 2026年2月7日 (星期六)
    10:00am – 12:00noon
    Connecting with stars – solar and cosmic ray observation/telescope, cloud chamber, particle detector
    https://wp.phy.cuhk.edu.hk/
    香港中文大學 30
    6 2026年2月14日(星期六)
    10:00am – 12:00noon
    Connecting with stars – solar and cosmic ray observation/telescope, cloud chamber, particle detector
    https://wp.phy.cuhk.edu.hk/
    香港科學園 30
    7 2026年2月25日 (星期三)
    3:30pm – 4:30pm
    Multi-Scale Medical Robotic Centre
    https://www.mrc-cuhk.com/
    香港科學園 30
    8 2026年3月4日 (星期三)
    2:30pm – 4:30pm
    Tom Cheung Lab and Biosciences Central Research Facility
    https://www.cheunglab.ust.hk/
    https://www.biocrf.ust.hk/
    香港科技大學 50
    9 2026年3月5日 (星期四)
    2:30pm – 4:30pm
    Tom Cheung Lab and Biosciences Central Research Facility
    https://www.cheunglab.ust.hk/
    https://www.biocrf.ust.hk/
    香港科技大學 50
    10 2026年3月7日 (星期六)
    10:30am – 11:30am
    Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, CUHK
    https://www.ort.cuhk.edu.hk/
    威爾斯親王醫院 15
    11 2026年3月10日 (星期二)
    3:30pm – 4:15pm
    Centre for Chinese Herbal Medicine Drug Development
    http://www.innohkcdd.com/
    香港科學園 20
    12 2026年3月12日 (星期四)
    3:30pm – 5:00pm
    HKU-Pasteur Research Pole
    https://www.hkupasteur.hku.hk/
    香港大學 15
    13 2026年3月13日 (星期五)
    3:00pm – 5:00pm
    Department of Maths and the Maths Computer Lab, CUHK
    https://www.math.cuhk.edu.hk/about-us/computing-laboratory
    香港中文大學 30
    14 2026年3月17日 (星期二)
    3:30pm – 4:30pm
    Centre for Immunology & Infection
    https://www.c2i.hk/
    香港科學園 15
    15 2026年3月20日 (星期五)
    3:30pm – 5:00pm
    Carmen Wong Cancer Biology Lab
    https://www.carmenwong-lab.com/
    瑪麗醫院 15
    16 2026年3月25日(星期三)
    3:00pm – 4:00pm
    Microbiota I-Center (MagIC)
    www.magic-inno.com
    香港科學園 30
    17 2026年3月27日 (星期五)
    3:00pm – 5:00pm
    Department of Maths and the Maths Computer Lab, CUHK
    https://www.math.cuhk.edu.hk/about-us/computing-laboratory
    香港中文大學 30

    查詢:

    香港桂冠論壇委員會

    張綺華小姐

    電郵:: programme@hklaureateforum.org

    WhatsApp: +852 9808 9907

  • Exploring New Horizons 2026

    Exploring New Horizons 2026

    「探索新视野2026」是香港桂冠论坛委员会的重点活动之一。 活动为高中学生提供机会参观本地大学和科研机构的实验室,与科学家和研究人员对话。 通过这些体验,学生可了解更多科学家的工作、提高他们对科学的兴趣,并从而激发他们对科研发展的追求。

    浏览图片库、影片库和YouTube频道重温活动相片及精华片段。

    详情:

    活动期间 2026年1月至3月
    对象 本地高中学生
    活动安排 17节本地杰出科学家/研究团队的实验室参观
    参观人数 每节参观人数约10-50位学生(视乎实验室可容纳人数)
    交通安排 15人以上的团队将由香港桂冠论坛提供免费旅游巴接送,往返学校/接送地点和场地
    语言 参观会以广东话或英语进行(视乎个别科学家和参加者的组合)
    活动费用 费用全免
    参加表格 有兴趣参与的学校需填写以下表格:

    https://forms.gle/SGJwRAYue2rt5roUA.


    *请于2026年1月8日(星期四)中午12时前递交

    *活动以「先到先得」的形式分配,我们将按照参加人数以及优先选择安排参观的场次,并于1月16日(星期五)或之前以WhatsApp及电邮确认。

    参观日程

    参观日期/时间 实验室/科研设施 地点 人数限制
    1 2026年1月20日 (星期二)
    3:30pm – 4:15pm
    State Key Laboratory of Terahertz and Millimeter Waves
    https://www.ee.cityu.edu.hk/~sklmw/
    香港城市大学 15
    2 2026年1月21日 (星期三)
    3:30pm – 4:30pm
    Koln 3D Technology (Medical) Limited
    https://koln3d-mml.com/zh-hant/
    大埔创新园 30
    3 2026年2月4日 (星期三)
    3:30pm – 4:30pm
    Multi-Scale Medical Robotic Centre
    https://www.mrc-cuhk.com/
    香港科学园 30
    4 2026年2月5日 (星期四)
    3:00pm – 4:45pm
    Open Lab
    by The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA)
    https://www.hkrita.com/tc/theopenlab
    将军澳创新园 30
    5 2026年2月7日 (星期六)
    10:00am – 12:00noon
    Connecting with stars – solar and cosmic ray observation/telescope, cloud chamber, particle detector
    https://wp.phy.cuhk.edu.hk/
    香港中文大学 30
    6 2026年2月14日 (星期六)
    10:00am – 12:00noon
    Connecting with stars – solar and cosmic ray observation/telescope, cloud chamber, particle detector
    https://wp.phy.cuhk.edu.hk/
    香港中文大学 30
    7 2026年2月25日(星期三)
    3:30pm 4:30pm
    Multi-Scale Medical Robotic Centre
    https://www.mrc-cuhk.com/
    香港科学园 30
    8 2026年3月4日 (星期三)
    2:30pm – 4:30pm
    Tom Cheung Lab and Biosciences Central Research Facility
    https://www.cheunglab.ust.hk/
    https://www.biocrf.ust.hk/
    香港科技大学 50
    9 2026年3月5日 (星期四)
    2:30pm – 4:30pm
    Tom Cheung Lab and Biosciences Central Research Facility
    https://www.cheunglab.ust.hk/
    https://www.biocrf.ust.hk/
    香港科技大学 50
    10 2026年3月7日 (星期六)
    10:30am – 11:30am
    Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, CUHK
    https://www.ort.cuhk.edu.hk/
    威尔斯亲王医院 15
    11 2026年3月10日 (星期二)
    3:30pm – 4:15pm
    Centre for Chinese Herbal Medicine Drug Development
    http://www.innohkcdd.com/
    香港科学园 20
    12 2026年3月12日 (星期四)
    3:30pm – 5:00pm
    HKU-Pasteur Research Pole
    https://www.hkupasteur.hku.hk/
    香港大学 15
    13 2026年3月13日 (星期五)
    3:00pm – 5:00pm
    Department of Maths and the Maths Computer Lab, CUHK
    https://www.math.cuhk.edu.hk/about-us/computing-laboratory
    香港中文大学 30
    14 2026年3月17日 (星期二)
    3:30pm – 4:30pm
    Centre for Immunology & Infection
    https://www.c2i.hk/
    香港科学园 15
    15 2026年3月20日 (星期五)
    3:30pm – 5:00pm
    Carmen Wong Cancer Biology Lab
    https://www.carmenwong-lab.com/
    玛丽医院 15
    16 2026年3月25日(星期三)
    3:00pm – 4:00pm
    Microbiota I-Center (MagIC)
    www.magic-inno.com
    香港中文大学 30
    17 2026年3月27日 (星期五)
    3:00pm – 5:00pm
    Department of Maths and the Maths Computer Lab, CUHK
    https://www.math.cuhk.edu.hk/about-us/computing-laboratory
    香港中文大学 30

    查询 :

    香港桂冠論壇委員會

    张绮华小姐

    电邮:programme@hklaureateforum.org

    WhatsApp: +852 9808 9907

  • Exploring New Horizons 2026

    Exploring New Horizons 2026

    Exploring New Horizons 2026 is one of the key initiatives launched by the Council of the Hong Kong Laureate Forum (the HKLF). The programme offers senior secondary school students the opportunity to visit laboratories at local universities and research institutions, where they can engage in dialogue with scientists and researchers. Through these experiences, students can gain deeper insights into the work of scientists, develop a stronger interest in science, and are inspired to pursue future research and scientific discovery.

    Highlights of the event are now available at our Photo Gallery, Video Gallery and YouTube channel.

    Event Details

    Event Period January to March 2026
    Target Senior secondary school students in Hong Kong
    No of Visits 17 sessions of visit to laboratories at local universities and research institutions
    Capacity Each visit will accommodate around 10-50 students (depending on the capacity of the laboratory)
    Transportation For groups of 15 or more members, the HKLF will provide free shuttle bus services between schools / pick-up points and the venues
    Language The visits will be conducted in either Cantonese or English, depending on the combination of individual scientists and participants
    Participation fee Free of charge
    Enrollment form Please fill out the following enrollment form: :
    https://forms.gle/SGJwRAYue2rt5roUA.


    *Please enroll before 12:00 noon on 8 January 2026 (Thursday)

    *Enrollment will be arranged on a first-come-first-served basis, we will try to arrange for the sessions according to the number of participants and your preferences. Confirmation of participating session will be sent via WhatsApp and email on or before 16 January 2026 (Friday).

    Visit Schedule

    Date and time Lab Visit and / or Facilities Visit Location Max Capacity
    1 20 Jan 2026 (Tue)
    3:30pm – 4:15pm
    State Key Laboratory of Terahertz and Millimeter Waves
    https://www.ee.cityu.edu.hk/~sklmw/
    CityU 15
    2 21 Jan 2026 (Wed)
    3:30pm – 4:30pm
    Koln 3D Technology (Medical) Limited
    https://koln3d-mml.com/zh-hant/
    Tai Po InnoPark 20
    3 4 Feb 2026 (Wed)
    3:30pm – 4:30pm
    Multi-Scale Medical Robotic Centre
    https://www.mrc-cuhk.com/
    HK Science Park 30
    4 5 Feb 2026 (Thu)
    3:00pm – 4:45pm
    Open Lab
    by The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA)
    https://www.hkrita.com/tc/theopenlab
    Tseung Kwan O InnoPark 30
    5 7 Feb 2026 (Sat)
    10:00am – 12:00noon
    Connecting with stars – solar and cosmic ray observation/telescope, cloud chamber, particle detector
    https://wp.phy.cuhk.edu.hk/
    CUHK 30
    6 14 Feb 2026 (Sat)
    10:00am – 12:00noon
    Connecting with stars – solar and cosmic ray observation/telescope, cloud chamber, particle detector

    https://wp.phy.cuhk.edu.hk/
    CUHK 30
    7 25 Feb 2026 (Wed)
    3:30pm – 4:30pm
    Multi-Scale Medical Robotic Centre
    https://www.mrc-cuhk.com/
    HK Science Park 30
    8 4 Mar 2026 (Wed)
    2:30pm – 4:30pm
    Tom Cheung Lab and Biosciences Central Research Facility
    https://www.cheunglab.ust.hk/
    https://www.biocrf.ust.hk/
    HKUST 50
    9 5 Mar 2026 (Thu)
    2:30pm – 4:30pm
    Tom Cheung Lab and Biosciences Central Research Facility
    https://www.cheunglab.ust.hk/
    https://www.biocrf.ust.hk/
    HKUST 50
    10 7 Mar 2026 (Sat)
    10:30am – 11:30am
    Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, CUHK
    https://www.ort.cuhk.edu.hk/
    Prince of Wales Hospital 15
    11 10 Mar 2026 (Tue)
    3:30pm – 4:15pm
    Centre for Chinese Herbal Medicine Drug Development
    http://www.innohkcdd.com/
    HK Science Park 20
    12 12 Mar 2026 (Thu)
    3:30pm – 5:00pm
    HKU-Pasteur Research Pole
    https://www.hkupasteur.hku.hk/
    HKU 15
    13 13 Mar 2026 (Fri)
    3:00pm – 5:00pm
    Department of Maths and the Maths Computer Lab, CUHK
    https://www.math.cuhk.edu.hk/about-us/computing-laboratory
    CUHK 30
    14 17 Mar 2026 (Tue)
    3:30pm – 4:30pm
    Centre for Immunology & Infection
    https://www.c2i.hk/
    HK Science Park 15
    15 20 Mar 2026 (Fri)
    3:30pm – 5:00pm
    Carmen Wong Cancer Biology Lab
    https://www.carmenwong-lab.com/
    Queen Mary Hospital 15
    16 25 Mar 2026 (Wed)
    3:00pm – 4:00pm
    Microbiota I-Center (MagIC)
    www.magic-inno.com
    HK Science Park 30
    17 27 Mar 2026 (Fri)
    3:00pm – 5:00pm
    Department of Maths and the Maths Computer Lab, CUHK
    https://www.math.cuhk.edu.hk/about-us/computing-laboratory
    CUHK 30

    For Enquiries:

    Ms Eva Cheung
    The Council of the Hong Kong Laureate Forum
    Email: programme@hklaureateforum.org
    WhatsApp: +852 9808 9907

  • Exploring New Horizons 2025

    Exploring New Horizons 2025

    “Exploring New Horizons 2025” organised 17 laboratory and enterprise visits, attracting nearly 400 attendees from 21 secondary schools in Hong Kong. These visits offered a straightforward entry point for students to investigate the unfamiliar. Through incredible workshops and sharing sessions, students had the opportunity to interact directly with local scientists and research teams, examine the latest scientific projects, laboratory procedures, gain insights into real-world research challenges, and their daily scientific work.

    We extend our deepest gratitude to all the students and teachers for their enthusiastic participation, and to the local scientists / research teams / enterprises for their support, including:

    • Prof Chan Chi Hou and his research team from State Key Laboratory of Terahertz and Millimeter Waves (City University of Hong Kong)
    • Prof Tom Cheung and his research team from the Division of Life Science of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Prof Chu Ming-chung and his research team from the Department of Physics of The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Prof Patrick Tang and his research team from the Department of Anatomical and Cellular Pathology of The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Prof Carmen Wong and her research team from the Department of Pathology of The University of Hong Kong
    • Prof Savio Wong and his research team from the Laboratory for Brain and Education of The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Research team from Centre for Chinese Herbal Medicine Drug Development Limited
    • Research team from Centre for Eye and Vision Research
    • Research team from Centre for Immunology & Infection
    • Research team from Koln 3D Technology (Medical) Limited
    • Research team from Open Lab
    • Research team from the Department of Mathematics & Mathematics Computer Laboratory of The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Research team from the University of Hong Kong – Pasteur Research Pole

    Highlights of the event are now available at our
    photo gallery, 
    video gallery and
    YouTube channel.