PolyU is proud and honoured to join hands with Research Grants Council (RGC) and the University Grants Committee (UGC) to co-host the RGC Research Summit on 11 December at Hong Kong Science Park. Celebrating the RGC 35th Anniversary with the theme “Forging Frontiers: Shaping the Future of Knowledge and Discovery”, this landmark event gathered over 700 leading researchers, academics and industry experts from Hong Kong and around the world, fostering dialogue on impact research and global collaboration.
We were privileged to have Dr Choi Yuk-lin, the Secretary for Education, HKSAR Government, as our Guest of Honour, who highlighted Hong Kong’s readiness to become a strategic hub for innovation, backed by a strong research track record and commitment to nurturing emerging talent.
PolyU was honoured to feature an exceptional line-up of distinguished keynote speakers from home to aboard for this full-day programme, sharing insights that underscored Hong Kong’s potential as a global innovation hub driven by interdisciplinary collaboration and fresh research perspectives.
The summit also featured the Presidents’ Roundtable session, bringing together leaders from all eight UGC-funded universities to explore Hong Kong’s role in shaping the future of research. PolyU President Prof. Jin-Guang Teng joined as one of the panellists.
Prof. Christopher Chao, Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation) and Prof. Hongxia Yang, Associate Dean (Global Engagement) of the Faculty of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, and Executive Director of the PolyU Academy for Artificial Intelligence, contributed to the summit as the speakers of thematic session. They shared valuable insights on global collaboration, particularly between the Chinese Mainland and beyond, as well as research trends and impact.
To encourage forward-thinking dialogues, the summit’s breakout sessions also brought together top academics from seven countries, including China, the US, the UK, Singapore, the UAE, and Switzerland.
PolyU remains committed to advancing knowledge, driving innovation, and fostering global partnerships to address pressing challenges and create a better future for society.
