Editor's Note: Co-sponsored by Peking University, Beijing Municipal Education Commission, and the Chey Institute for Advanced Studies, the Beijing Forum has proudly celebrated 20 years of fostering dialogue and academic exchange at the forefront of humanities and global social issues.
On November 1st, the 21st edition of the Forum will have its grand opening at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse.
In this time of profound change, join us in discussions addressing unprecedented challenges and exciting opportunities. Carry on the pursuit of wisdom by innovating and reflecting.
Peking University, October 30, 2024: The Beijing Forum, an international academic event, has been held annually since 2004. The Forum prides itself on being international, academic, and impactful. For the past 20 years, more than 7,000 distinguished dignitaries and scholars from around the world have convened in Beijing for the Forum, highlighting its pivotal role and profound significance in promoting intellectual exchange and collaboration.
Under the overarching theme of The Harmony of Civilizations and Prosperity for All, the topic of Beijing Forum 2024 is The Era of Innovation and Advancement of Mankind, aiming to continue the power of civilizations.
In our current era, the swift pace of scientific advancements and the emergence of groundbreaking ideas and technologies are fundamentally reshaping industries and transforming societies. While innovation serves as the catalyst for progress, enhancing our lives through remarkable milestones, innovation also brings risks; each spark of ingenuity can illuminate paths while challenging established norms. The swift development of technology tests our ethical frameworks, making it vital to foster dialogue and mutual learning among civilizations to address the crises of our time.
From November 1st to the 3rd, luminaries from different arenas will converge at the roundtable of Peking University, seeking to explore the alignment of accelerated innovation with human societal development, and illuminate the path of benevolent technological advancement with the light of the humanities.
Keynote Addresses
Presiding:
- Kim Yoosuk
President, Chey Institute for Advanced Studies
Speakers:
- Gérard Albert Mourou
2018 Nobel Laureate in Physics
Chair Professor, Peking University
Foreign Member, Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Yan Nieng
Founding President, Shenzhen Medical Academy of Research and Translation
Director, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory
University Professor, Tsinghua University
Academician, Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Jim McDonald GBE
Principal and Vice-Chancellor, University of Strathclyde
Former President, Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng)
Foreign Member, Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Wang Bo
Vice President and Provost, Peking University
Panels and Topics
Beijing Forum 2024 includes 13 panel sessions, 2 symposia and 3 global forums. The panels' focuses range from sustainable development and global economic transformation to the impact of digitalization across various disciplines and championing civilization interaction.
3 Global Forums
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Looking back, Beijing Forum has come a long way. Have a look at the highlight theme of the past forum.
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The Harmony of Civilization and Prosperity for All (2004)
Universal Values and the Development Trend of Civilization (2008)
China and the World: Tradition, Reality and Future (2014)
Changes and Constants: Universities and Civilizations during the Past 120 Years (2018)
Globalization Under the Impact of the Pandemic: New Challenges and Opportunities (2020)
