Presented jointly by The Shaw Prize Foundation and the Hong Kong Science Museum, and organised by the South China Morning Post, the “Roundtable with Shaw Laureate – Future of Science: Breakthroughs and Impacts” is a new initiative that aims to facilitate a profound discussion between Shaw Laureates on their personal research journeys and insights into the future of science amidst a new era of global collaboration and the rise of AI.

The roundtable will be held on 14 November (Thursday), at the Hong Kong Science Museum, from 2:45-4:00 pm. We are honoured to host Shrinivas R. Kulkarni, recipient of The Shaw Prize in Astronomy 2024, for his pioneering work in time-domain astronomy, which has transformed our understanding of the dynamic universe. We also welcome Swee Lay Thein and Stuart Orkin, co-recipients of The Shaw Prize in Life Science & Medicine 2024, whose groundbreaking discoveries in haemoglobin genetics have paved the way for revolutionary treatments for blood diseases. Peter Sarnak, recipient of The Shaw Prize in Mathematical Sciences 2024, whose work has influenced the advancement of various mathematical disciplines, will also join this distinguished gathering. This event promises to be a celebration of innovation, insight, and global scientific achievement.

Topics highlight

• Personal Experience:
  – The roundtable will start with the laureates sharing their personal background and the challenges they have encountered in their respective research journeys, providing an intimate look into the lives of top scientists.
• Interpersonal to International Communication and Collaboration:
  – The discussion will then transition to the significance of communication and collaboration in scientific research. Laureates will explore various levels of collaboration, from working with colleagues within the same institution, to engaging in interdisciplinary and cross-institutional partnerships, plus the importance of international collaborations.
• Impact of AI on the Entire Scientific Community
  – In the final stage, the laureates will address a critical theme affecting the entire scientific community – the advent of AI. They will discuss the opportunities and challenges posed by AI in science and mathematics and look at how the scientific community can navigate this rapidly evolving landscape.

About the Shaw Laureates

Shrinivas R Kulkarni
Shaw Laureate in Astronomy 2024

Swee Lay Thein
Shaw Laureate in Life Science and Medicine 2024

Stuart Orkin
Shaw Laureate in Life Science and Medicine 2024

Peter Sarnak
Shaw Laureate in Mathematical Sciences 2024

Agenda

Registration
Scan the QR code or click on the link below to register for the virtual ticket:

https://roundtablewithshawlaureates.scmp.com/