The second version of the Hong Kong Laureate Forum started on Wednesday, bringing collectively Shaw Prize winners and 200 younger researchers as a part of a significant push to determine the city as a global hub for scientific and know-how talent.
Officiating the opening, Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki highlighted the federal government’s technique: “We are establishing an advanced [innovation and technology] system under the principle of promoting technology with talent, leading industries with technology and attracting talent with industries.
“The goal is to grow our talent pool, boost innovation and support our country’s science and technology development.”
The Shaw Prize was arrange in 2002 by the late leisure tycoon and philanthropist Sir Run Run Shaw to honour people worldwide who’ve made excellent contributions to civilisation.
This 12 months’s occasion options the 4 latest Shaw laureates.