Shanghai welcomed over 150 global scientific luminaries on Saturday as the 2025 World Laureates Forum commenced under the theme 'Science in Future.' The three-day event features Nobel Prize laureates, Turing Award recipients, and leading researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Engineering, alongside emerging young scientists from 20 countries.
This year's discussions spotlight frontier technologies including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and climate resilience solutions. A unique 'Future Science Roundtable' will enable direct dialogue between laureates and young researchers, fostering cross-generational collaboration.
Since its 2018 inception, the forum has grown into Asia's premier scientific gathering, with 2025 marking record participation from international institutions. Organizers emphasize its role in addressing global challenges through what they term 'science without borders' – particularly vital amid accelerating technological transformation.
Parallel sessions will explore ethical AI governance, biomedical breakthroughs, and sustainable energy solutions. The forum concludes with the Shanghai Declaration, a roadmap for international scientific cooperation expected to influence global research priorities through 2030.
