Horizons Unbound: Exploring the Ultimate Frontiers of Science

Overview

The year 2026 marks an extraordinary occasion – the 35^th Anniversary of HKUST and the 20^th 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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