The 2nd Hong Kong Laureate Forum will take place on 5-8 November 2025. Shaw Laureates and distinguished scientists will spend 4 days in Hong Kong interacting with 200 young scientists from around the world, sharing their views, experience and aspirations in various scientific fields.
Three world-renowned scientists, three extraordinary journeys, one inspiring celebration of science. Hong Kong will host a public forum on 8 November featuring distinguished laureates in life science and astronomy. They will share their groundbreaking discoveries and personal journeys—from decoding cellular structures to unveiling cosmic mysteries—showing how science transforms lives and reshapes our understanding of the universe.
Date: 8.11.2025（Saturday）
Time: 10:30am - 12:15pm
Speaker and Topic:
From Lab Benches to Lifesaving Cures
Prof. Eva Nogales (2023 Shaw Laureate in Life Science and Medicine)
Decoding the Universe's Greatest Mysteries
Prof. Simon D M White (2017 Shaw Laureate in Astronomy)
A 40-Year Journey
Prof. Reinhard Genzel (2008 Shaw Laureate in Astronomy)
Meet the scientists and experience the power of science!
Jointly organised by the Hong Kong Science Museum, the Hong Kong Laureate Forum, and Nano and Advanced Materials Institute
Major Partner: The Shaw Prize Foundation
Principal Sponsor: Lee Shau Kee Foundation
Venue: Lecture Hall, 1/F,
Hong Kong Science Museum
Language: English
Free admission on a first-come, first-served basis
✉ hkscmpp@lcsd.gov.hk
☎ 2732 3223
(Mon to Fri: 9:00am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm – 5:00pm, except public holidays)
