Coming in April！
The 2026 International Academicians Hong Kong Forum
We are pleased to announce that the 2026 International Academicians Hong Kong Forum will be held on 14 April 2026 as a serial event of the 2026 Business of Innovation and Technology Week (BIT Week). This year’s event will focus on two themes of profound societal relevance: AI for Ageing and AI in Education, exploring how artificial intelligence can transform healthcare, enhance learning, and shape a more sustainable future. Join us in Hong Kong for a day of insight, dialogue, and collaboration with the world’s leading academic minds.
Past Event
The 2025 International Academicians Hong Kong Forum
On 21 March 2025, the International Alliance of Academicians (IAA) convened the inaugural International Academicians Hong Kong Forum, bringing together the world’s foremost scientific minds—including Nobel Laureate Professor George F. Smoot and Fields Medalist Professor Pierre‑Louis Lions—alongside hundreds of industry pioneers and academic leaders.
Under the theme “AI for Health & Future City,” this IAA-hosted platform fostered authoritative dialogue at the intersection of technological innovation and strategic foresight. It outlined actionable pathways for AI-driven transformation in healthcare and urban sustainability, setting the stage for continued international collaboration on pressing global challenges.
We Unite to Shape the Future
We unite the world’s premier scientific minds, transcending disciplines and borders to tackle the most critical challenges of our time. We are dedicated to translating frontier discoveries into solutions that advance humanity.
Chairman’s Message
“As we convene in Hong Kong—a global nexus of innovation and cultural exchange—we unite under a shared vision: advancing humanity through collaboration. The IAA embodies a bold commitment to transcend borders and disciplines. By promoting dialogue among academia, industry, and policy-makers, our goal is to ignite actionable solutions for sustainable development. Together, we stand at the dawn of a new era in global science development.”
Professor Nancy Y. Ip
President of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology