2026 World Laureates Forum (Hong Kong) From Discovery to Translation: Innovations Empowering the Next Generation
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Date
03 Nov 2026
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Organiser
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, World Laureates Foundation
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Time
14:00 - 16:30
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Venue
Senate Room (M1603), 16/F, Block M, PolyU Map
Speaker
Prof Vishva Dixit
Enquiry
Miss Liman Li (852) 3400 2886 mwunli@polyu.edu.hk
Miss Kristy Ho (852) 3400 2813 kristy-sw.ho@polyu.edu.hk
Summary
We are delighted to invite you to the 2026 World Laureates Forum (Hong Kong), jointly organised by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and the World Laureates Foundation. Making its debut in Hong Kong, the Forum will bring together a distinguished prize laureate and leading PolyU scholars for inspiring and in-depth discussions on the latest scientific advances and emerging opportunities in science, technology, and innovation.
We will also introduce the Young Innovative Researcher Awards 2027, which recognise outstanding PolyU researchers under the age of 35 for research excellence, technological advancement, and impactful innovations that address societal challenges.
We warmly invite you to join us for this valuable opportunity to exchange ideas with distinguished scholars, explore pathways from scientific discovery to real-world impact, and learn more about the Young Innovative Researcher Awards 2027!
Keynote Speaker
Prof Vishva Dixit
Prof Vishva M. Dixit is a pioneering pathologist whose research fundamentally shaped our understanding of cell death and inflammatory signaling. Born in Kenya, he trained at the University of Nairobi and Washington University before joining Genentech as Vice President of Research. An elected member of leading academies, he received the 2022 Heineken Prize, Vilcek Prizes and 2026 World Laureates Foundation Prize in Life Science or Medicine for his biomedical contributions.
