Sub-forum | Focusing on the global vision and sense of responsibility of young scientists, the Young Scientists Forum was held
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Dec. 06, 2024
Chinese Science and Technology College and co-chair of the Tengchong Scientists Forum Rao Zihe, Nankai University President Chen Yulu and Yunnan University President Ma Wenhui, and Zhao Panfeng, Secretary of the Yunnan Provincial Committee of the Communist Youth League, attended the opening ceremony and delivered speeches. Professor Zhang Zijie of Yunnan University spoke on behalf of young scientists. 
Chen Yulu introduced that in recent years, Nankai University has vigorously implemented a talent strengthening strategy, striving to attract high-level talent from home and abroad, and gradually establishing a distinctive talent system led by high-end talents and supported by the introduction and cultivation of outstanding young talent. The school launched the "Young Subject Leader Training Program," concentrating high-quality resources to prioritize and develop selected young teachers, offering relatively relaxed assessment cycles and ongoing policy support, sufficient project funding, simulated performance salary incentives, team building support, preference for graduate admissions, and opportunities for international training, forming a comprehensive focused support and training system. Ma Wenhui stated that co-hosting the forum with Nankai University is a fruitful achievement in establishing an effective, stable, and sustainable long-term cooperation mechanism between the two universities. The main purpose is to provide young scientists with a stage for showcasing achievements and a platform for academic exchange, stimulating their innovative thinking, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, enhancing the contribution of young scientific and technological forces to science and technology, driving the production of more high-quality scientific and technological achievements, and making new contributions to scientific progress and social development. 
BGI Group CEO Yin Ye delivered a speech titled "Technology for Good, Inclusiveness, and the AI+BT Era Has Arrived—What Should We Do?" He delivered a keynote report titled "" and discussed the technological power demonstrated from IVF to desert greening and the universal accessibility of technology, calling on young scientific workers to maintain a positive attitude and make greater scientific contributions and outputs on a broad stage.
" In today's globalized world, the responsibility of young scientists is not only to contribute to national development but also to actively participate in international scientific cooperation. In the face of complex global issues, collaboration and sharing within the scientific community are especially important. Young scientists should also adopt an open mindset to participate in international cooperation, broaden their horizons, exchange ideas, and jointly promote scientific progress. Zhang Zijie said.
