Over 100 Participants Join Sub-Conference of 2nd Young Academy of Sciences Summit Focusing on Cutting-Edge AI Technologies Exploring Applications in Scientific Research and Engineering

The sub-conference of the Second Young Academy of Sciences Summit (YASS) 2024/25 was successfully held today (5 June) at InnoCentre. The event focused on one of the most significant areas of interest within the I&T industry — artificial intelligence (AI). Outstanding young scientists from different regions were invited to share their insights with more than 100 researchers, professionals,university students and members of the public at the event, with many more participating online.Together, they explored the development of AI in various fields of scientific research and engineering.

More than 100 participants attended today’s sub-conference of the Second Young Academy of Sciences Summit 2024-2025, themed AI for Science and Engineering. (Photo provided by YASS)

In his welcome speech, Professor Giulio CHIRIBELLA, Member of The Hong Kong Young Academy of Sciences (YASHK), Professor, Director of QICI Quantum Information and Computation Initiative,School of Computing and Data Science, The University of Hong Kong, noted that AI technologies have been advancing at a rapid pace in recent years. He added that in the “Hong Kong I&T Development Blueprint”, the Hong Kong Government clearly stated that the AI and data science industries are key areas for further development. Last year’s “Development Outline for the Hong Kong Park of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone” highlighted that Hong Kong Park will focus on developing cutting-edge technologies, including AI. All of these developments suggest that Hong Kong, like the Greater Bay Area and the global community, seeks to play an active role in exploring the applications of cutting-edge AI technologies.

Professor CHIRIBELLA emphasised that this sub-conference has brought together some of the finest young scientists from different regions, all specialising in AI technologies. He trusts that through the in-depth exchanges, innovative thinking would ensue, and just as importantly, participants would collectively promote the development and application of AI.

Professor Giulio CHIRIBELLA, Member of The Hong Kong Young Academy of Sciences (YASHK), said that he hoped this sub-conference would foster in-depth exchanges among young scientists, inspire innovative thinking, and encourage collaboration to advance the development and application of AI. (Photo provided by YASS)

The theme of this sub-conference was AI for Science and Engineering, with three discussion topics:"AI in Fundamental Science", "Challenges and Risks in Trustworthy AI", and “AI in Construction”.Renowned young scientists were invited to exchange ideas and insights, including Xingliang YUAN,Associate Professor, School of Computing and Information Systems, University of Melbourne; Hao SUN, Associate Professor with Tenure, Gaoling School of Artificial Intelligence, Renmin University of China; and Yuxuan DU, Assistant Professor, College of Computing and Data Science, Nanyang Technological University.

A number of topics were discussed at the YASS sub-conference, including "AI in Fundamental Science" and “Challenges and Risks in Trustworthy AI”. The event brought together many outstanding young scientists from different regions, all specialists in AI. (Photo provided by YASS)

Among the speakers, Professor Cheuk Lun CHOW, Associate Professor in the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering of City University of Hong Kong, offered insights on “AI-driven Fire Engineering Design in Supertall Buildings”, explaining how AI can be integrated into construction.

Professor Shiqi WANG, Associate Professor of the Department of Computer Science of City University of Hong Kong, gave a talk on the subject “Towards Trustworthy Vision AI: Bridging Explanation,Security, Privacy, and Forensics”, in which he weighed the potential risks and challenges associated with AI.

More than 100 participants attended today’s sub-conference of the Second Young Academy of Sciences Summit 2024-2025, themed AI for Science and Engineering. (Photo provided by YASS)

This YASS sub-conference is organised by YASHK with the Greater Bay Area Homeland Investment Limited, the Greater Bay Area Homeland Youth Community Foundation and the World Association of Young Scientists serving as co-organisers.

The First Sub-Conference of the Third Young Academy of Sciences Summit (YASS) continued today (21 March), bringing together leading international scientists to discuss "Cross-Organ Vascular Diseases". The event features a number of distinguished speakers, including Professor Wei KONG, Dean of the School of Basic Medical Science at Peking University, and Ms Yevgeniya NUSINOVICH, Senior Editor at Science. The presentation ceremony for the "Young Investigator Awards" and the cardiovascular research poster competition was also held today.

Today’s Sub-Conference of the Third YASS focused on exploring "Cross-Organ Vascular Diseases". The sixth session was moderated by Professor Hellmut AUGUSTIN, Professor of the Department of Vascular Biology at Heidelberg University (Third Left) .Speakers included Professor Wei KONG, Dean of the School of Basic Medical Science at Peking University (Third Right); Ms Yevgeniya NUSINOVICH, Senior Editor at Science (Second Right); Professor Ronald WANG, professor of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Second Left); Professor Rio SUGIMURA, Assistant Professor of the School of Biomedical Sciences at The University of Hong Kong (First Right) and Professor Wai Ho TANG, Professor of the School of Nursing and Health Studies at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (First Left). (Photo provided by organiser)

To conclude the two-day (20 to 21 March) event – "The Second Croucher Symposium and Seventh YASS Sub-Conference" – Professor Bin ZHOU, Professor of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Co-Director of the CAS-CUHK Joint Laboratory for Cardiovascular Sciences, and Professor Anderson SHUM, President of the Hong Kong Young Academy of Sciences (YASHK), delivered closing remarks. Professor Anderson SHUM emphasised that interdisciplinary collaboration is key to driving innovation, and that building platforms for cross-border, cross-disciplinary, and cross-generational exchange can help break down academic silos. He expressed hope that the event would stimulate new insights into the treatment of cardiovascular disease and facilitate the translation of research outcomes into clinical practice.

Professor Anderson SHUM, President of the Hong Kong Young Academy of Sciences, states that cross-disciplinary collaboration is key to driving innovation. He hopes that the exchanges taking place during the Sub-Conference will generate new insights into treatments for cardiovascular disease and facilitate the translation of research into clinical practice. (Photo provided by organiser)

This event attracted nearly 300 scholars, researchers, students, and members of the public to participate both in-person and online, injecting momentum into the advancement of life sciences and healthcare innovation in Hong Kong. It was jointly organised by the CAS-CUHK Joint Laboratory of Cardiovascular Science, YASHK, the Croucher Foundation and the Tencent Foundation.

Professor Bin ZHOU, Professor of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Co-Director of the CAS-CUHK Joint Laboratory for Cardiovascular Sciences, delivered the closing remarks at the first Sub-Conference of the third YASS. (Photo provided by organiser)

The Third YASS will host two more Sub-Conferences in June and September of this year, featuring various innovative science and technology topics and exploring future scientific development prospects.

For event details and highlights, please visit the official website: https://yass-hk.org/ or the YASHK Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/yashk20190609.