From November 15 to 17, the city of Wenzhou in east China’s Zhejiang Province became a global hub of innovation as nearly 800 scientists from 71 countries and regions gathered for the 2024 World Young Scientist Summit (WYSS).
Addressing the plenary session on Sunday, Wan Gang, president of the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST), highlighted the transformative impact of informatization, digitization, and intelligence on scientific research. “This wave accelerates profound changes in research paradigms and helps young people acquire knowledge and information more widely, deeply, and conveniently, thus helping young scientists achieve leaps and breakthroughs by standing on the shoulders of giants,” he said.
Tshilidzi Marwala, under-secretary-general of the United Nations and rector of the United Nations University, emphasized the crucial role of young scientists in advancing frontier science, creating regional innovation ecosystems, and fostering international cooperation. He noted their importance in tackling pressing global challenges such as climate change, health, and inequality.
During the summit, four young scientists from the United States, Britain, France, and China were honored with the second Young Scientist Sustainable Development Goals Award, recognizing their significant contributions to sustainable development.
Jointly sponsored by CAST and the Zhejiang provincial government, the WYSS has, since its inauguration in 2019, established an open platform for scientists from over 100 countries. The summit has built cooperative relationships with more than 200 international sci-tech organizations and universities, fostering collaboration and innovation across borders.
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