The 2026 World Young Scientist Summit opened on October 24 in Wenzhou, China, bringing together nearly 800 representatives from more than 60 countries and regions. Its agenda focused on young people’s role in the artificial intelligence era and building a sustainable future.

Young Scientist Summit focuses on AI and research

Participants included scientists, educators and entrepreneurs, with people under 45 accounting for 88% of attendees. Keynote topics ranged from education reform and AI chips to young women’s participation in science and quantum computing.

The summit held 12 parallel forums covering fields including future manufacturing, quantum information, embodied intelligence, environmental science and health.

Programs and awards announced

The event launched a journal partnership program and a support program for young scientists’ innovation and entrepreneurship. It also published a report on the distribution and mobility of young scientists working in embodied intelligence.

Organizers released the Young Scientist Pioneers 2035 list and announced the 2026 Sustainable Development Young Scientist Award. Four scientists from China and abroad received the award.

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