World Young Scientist Summit 2026 opens in Wenzhou

The World Young Scientist Summit 2026 opened on October 24 in Wenzhou, Zhejiang. Hosted by the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST), the Zhejiang Provincial People’s Government, and the World Association of Young Scientists, the event brought together nearly 800 representatives, including scientists, educators, and entrepreneurs from over 60 countries and regions.

Under the theme “Gathering Talents Worldwide to Create a Better Future,” the summit’s agenda focuses on “Global Youth Action in the AI Era: Building a Sustainable Future.” Keynote discussions addressed education reform, AI and processor chips, the participation of young women in science, and quantum computing.

The summit emphasized the development of young researchers, with participants under the age of 45 making up 88 percent of the attendees. Key initiatives launched during the event include the World Young Scientist Summit Partner Journal Program, the 2026 World Young Scientist Innovation and Entrepreneurship Growth Support Program, and the release of a report on the mobility of young scientists in the field of embodied intelligence.