SHANGHAI, Aug. 27, 2024 — Young talents are the group with the most innovative passion and ability. With a mission of supporting the development of youth, the World Laureates Association (the WLA) and the WLA Forum seek to build an open and inclusive academic ecosystem for international young scientists.

The 2024 WLA Forum will be held in Shanghai from October 25-27, 2024. This year, 120 young scientists, invited or recommended, will attend. They come from top universities and prestigious academic institutions in 15 countries and regions, such as the Max Planck Institute, the University of California, and the CNRS.

These talented individuals are either the best in their research areas or leaders in emerging fields. Their research spans from mathematics and physics to chemistry, life science, and more.

Three events are planned for the youth.

The WLA Young Scientists Forum will bring together young scientists and renowned researchers, including seven or more Nobel laureates, to re-examine the relationship between scientific excellence and innovation. The goal is to find effective ways to translate knowledge and creativity into tangible impact and create greater social value.

The WLA Young Scientists HUB and Poster Session will provide opportunities for young participants to share their latest research and connect with peers who share their interests.

Early-career scientists need access to expert guidance. The forum offers a platform for them to exchange ideas and receive support from senior colleagues.

John H. Schwarz, the 2014 Breakthrough Prize Laureate in Fundamental Physics, was impressed by the changes brought about by the Forum. “The right directions, sociology of all the professions, ways, many more minorities and international collaborations and cooperation,” he said, “I hope those trends will continue.”

The academic connection extends beyond the forum. When a group of 2023 WLA Forum participants attended the World Young Scientist Summit earlier this year, they proudly identified themselves as “WLA Forum alumni”. The alumni network continues to grow: 77 young scientists will be joining the 2024 WLA Forum for the first time.

Through global collaboration and interactions between generations, the WLA Forum aims to create a sustainable dialogue mechanism where innovation flourishes, minds connect, and young scientists are empowered.

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Source: The WLA Forum

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