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THE 5TH WORLD LAUREATE FORUM
AND OTHER EVENTS PARTICIPATED
SAM QIAN
The 5th World Laureates Forum
In November 2022, the 5th World Laureates Forum (WLA Forum) was held in Shanghai under the theme “Science forward: Create a bright future.”
According to the organisers, this forum is an annual gathering (since 2018) of many of the world’s top scientists, including Nobel Prize winners, to foster exchange, international cooperation, and encourage younger generations of scientists.
At the 2022 edition, more than 60 top scientists from over 20 countries and regions participated, and it included 27 Nobel laureates. The forum included keynote speeches, round-table dialogues, discussions on digital intelligence, health, basic science, innovation and other big scientific challenges.
How such a forum brings long-term benefits and knowledge to participants & to the public
For participants:
Attending or presenting at a forum like this brings many long-term benefits:
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Exposure to world-class thinking & role models. When you’re in the same sessions as Nobel, Turing, Albany (or other major) prize winners, you not only hear their latest ideas, but you also see how they think, how they approach problems. This kind of exposure expands your scientific and intellectual horizon.
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Networking and connection-building. You meet other young scientists, innovators, peer-presenters, mentors, and you may form collaborations, find new ideas or pathways, or simply gain confidence seeing yourself among high-achieving peers.
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Feedback & reflection on your work. As a presenter your work is not just shown—it invites questions, critique, interest, maybe even offers. That feedback helps you refine your project, set new goals, and evolve your thinking.
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Inspiration to pursue bigger challenges. Witnessing what top laureates have done gives you a vision of what is possible. It encourages you to aim high, to keep learning, to push your boundaries.
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Skill development. Preparing to present at such a forum forces you to clarify your idea, communicate it well, polish your prototype/project, anticipate questions, and articulate why your work matters. These are transferable skills for research, university, career.
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Credibility and recognition. Having “presented at the 5th WLA Forum” on your resume/portfolio tells a future university or employer: “I worked at a global level, I was trusted to present, I engaged with serious science.” That can open doors.
For the wider public and society:
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Bridging science and broader society. A forum featuring top scientists + young innovators + public engagement sends a message: scientific progress matters, is global, and involves youth. That fosters public appreciation of science.
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Stimulating international cooperation. In a world with big global issues (climate, health, AI ethics, digital intelligence) such forums encourage collaboration across countries and disciplines. The 2022 WLA Forum explicitly emphasised cooperation and openness.
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Encouraging younger generations. When young people see peers (or even get the chance to be those peers) presenting in front of laureates, it motivates the next wave of scientists/engineers. It strengthens the pipeline of talent.
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Highlighting emerging challenges and responses. Forums like this help surface the science behind big issues, share new insights, invite dialogue—not just among scientists but sometimes with policymakers, media and the public.
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Creating a shared vision for the future. The theme “Create a bright future” isn’t just marketing—it implies that science can lead, that youth can contribute, and that the public has a stake. When the public sees that, it builds trust in science and innovation.a
The significance of this forum to me, and how presenting before laureates motivates me:
For me personally, being selected to present my team’s robotics innovation at the 5th WLA Forum was a milestone. It wasn’t just another event—it was a moment when years of work, late nights, prototyping, programming and team collaboration culminated on a global stage. The fact that I was standing in the same arena (in a sense) where Nobel, Turing & Albany Prize laureates were present meant: I belong among those pushing boundaries, I have a seat at the table, and my work has value.
The significance includes:
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Validation of effort. Designing and building a robotics project, working through obstacles, developing AI algorithms, coordinating with a team — when that work is recognised by being chosen to present, it confirms that what I did matters.
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Setting new horizons. When you see scientists who have changed the world, you realise the bar is high—but it also becomes accessible. It motivates me to ask: “If they reached this level, what can I do next?”
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Personal confidence boost. Standing up, presenting, answering questions — all this builds self-confidence. It changed how I view myself: from a student with a project to someone who participates in global scientific dialogue.
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Network and perspective shift. I got to interact (even peripherally) with people whose careers I had only read about. That helps me reframe: robotics isn’t just a school club—it’s part of a global innovation ecosystem.
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Motivation to give back and push forward. Knowing that youth are part of this forum amazes me. It motivates me to keep developing my robotics/AI work, to mentor younger students, to share what I learned, and to aim for deeper contributions—not just building a robot, but deploying solutions, collaborating internationally, thinking ethically and effectively.
In short: the forum symbolised both a peak and a launching pad in my journey—it meant “You’ve done something good” and “What next?”
How can aspiring participants prepare for such an international forum?
If you’re reading this and thinking: “I want to be there next time,” here are some tips — drawn from what I experienced and what I learned watching others.
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Start early & build a meaningful project. The key is substance. Whether your work is robotics, AI, biology, sustainability—make something you care about, that has technical or conceptual depth, and that you can explain clearly.
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Document your process and results. Keep good records: your design decisions, experiments, failures, improvements. When you go to apply or present, you’ll be able to show “here’s what we tried, here’s what changed, here’s what we achieved.”
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Work with a team and mentorship. Big forums value collaboration and leadership. Make sure you have mentors (teachers, engineers, researchers) who can guide you, and that you show you can lead (or drive) part of the project.
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Communicate clearly & tell a story. It’s not just about cool tech—it’s about why it matters. Why did you build this robot? What problem does it address? How is it innovative? Prepare a presentation that is accessible but compelling.
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Practice presenting and receive feedback. Before the forum, rehearse. Present to peers, mentors, maybe even simulate Q&A. The laureates and audience will ask sharp questions; being prepared helps.
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Polish your “why”. Be ready to discuss not only what you did, but why you did it, what you learned, what happens next. Forums look for people who are curious, resilient and forward-thinking.
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Be open to meet, learn, ask. At the forum, you’ll meet many people. Don’t just talk about your project—ask about theirs, ask questions of speakers, join discussions. The value often comes from these interactions.
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Reflect and plan your next step. After the forum, don’t let the momentum stop. Think: “How will I build on this?” Maybe refine the project, publish results, join a research group, mentor others. The forum is part of a journey, not the destination.
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Stay humble and curious. Big forums can be humbling: you’re among brilliant people. Use that as fuel, not discouragement. Every expert started somewhere, and your presence means you’re on the right track.
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Connect your work to broader impact. Forums like the WLA want science and innovation for the “common good of humanity.” english.cast.org.cn+1 Think about how your project could affect society, solve a problem, or lay groundwork for future applications.
In wrapping up: the 5th World Laureates Forum wasn’t just an event—it was a snapshot of where science meets youth, where innovation meets responsibility, and where you (yes, you) can step into a global arena. For me, presenting my robotics innovation there is a reminder of how far I’ve come and how far I want to go. For anyone reading this: if you have a burning curiosity, a project you’re proud of, and the courage to share it — then prepare, join such forums, talk, learn, grow. The world of science and technology is wide open, global, waiting. And you’re invited.
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