IAS Nobel Symposium - Horizons Unbound: Exploring the Ultimate Frontiers of Science

3:30pm - 6:30pm
HKUST Shaw Auditorium

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Overview

The year 2026 marks an extraordinary occasion – the 35th Anniversary of HKUST and the 20th Anniversary of HKUST Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study. To honour this special occasion, the IAS Nobel Symposium brings together some of the world’s most influential thinkers to deliver thought-provoking lectures and offer unique perspectives on science, research and global impact.

 

Speakers (in alphabetical order by last name)

Prof. Paul C. W. CHU
President Emeritus and University Professor Emeritus, HKUST
Founding Director, HKUST Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study
Professor of Physics, T. L. L. Temple Chair of Science, University of Houston


Prof. Steven CHU
1997 Nobel Laureate in Physics
William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Physics, of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, and of Energy Science and Engineering, Stanford University


Prof. Takaaki KAJITA
2015 Nobel Laureate in Physics
Distinguished University Professor, Institute for Cosmic Ray Research, The University of Tokyo


Prof. Brian P. SCHMIDT
2011 Nobel Laureate in Physics
Astronomer, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Australian National University

 

Provisional Schedule (Updates may occur as arrangements are finalized)

3:30 – 3:35 pm

Welcome Remarks
Prof. Nancy Y. IP, President and The Morningside Professor of Life Science (HKUST)

3:35 – 4:05 pm

Talk #1: The Genesis of HKUST IAS 20 Years Ago & The Recent Achievement of a New Record High Tc at Ambient Without Pressure 
Prof. Paul C. W. CHU (University of Houston)

4:05 – 4:35 pm

Talk #2: Topic to be confirmed 
Prof. Steven CHU (Stanford University)

4:35 – 4:50 pm

Break 

4:50 – 5:20 pm

Talk #3: Neutrino Oscillation 
Prof. Takaaki KAJITA (The University of Tokyo)

5:20 – 5:50 pm

Talk #4: The Universe from Beginning to End
Prof. Brian P. SCHMIDT (Australian National University)

5:50 – 6:25 pm

Fireside Chat
Moderator: Prof. Kam-Biu LUK, IAS Paul C W Chu Professor (HKUST)

6:25 – 6:30 pm

Closing Remarks

 

Registration

Free admission and is open to public. Registration is required to attend this symposium. 

  • Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Attendees should register for themselves only. Attendee's name and email address are required for registration. 

  • Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email containing a QR code for admission. Please present the QR code at the reception on the day of the event. 

  • Walk-ins are welcome but admission will be subject to the availability of seats at the venue.

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