Distinguished guests,

At Shanghai Dishui Lake, a star-studded lineup will shine. World laureates will once again be brought together to share the latest frontier research and to explore ways of developing science and technology for the common destiny of all mankind.

The 4th World Laureates Forum will take place in the Lin-gang Special Area of China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone from October 30 to November 3, 2021, with the pilot sessions scheduled to be held on October 30-31 and the grand opening ceremony on November 1.

With the annual theme of “Open Science: Build an Open Innovation Ecosystem”, the Forum will hold nearly 100 online and offline sessions and activities. It will assemble luminaries and great minds worldwide including 130+ world laureates (68 of Nobel), dozens of Chinese academicians, 100+ outstanding young scientists, around 100 PhDs & postdocs and over 100 “junior scientists” as well as representatives from international organizations, top universities and scientific research institutions, leading enterprises and political circles. During the Forum, the “WLA Prize” will be officially launched, and Open Science: Build an Open Innovation Ecosystem Initiative together with several scientific reports will be released.

We sincerely invite you to attend the following event:

1 WLF Sci-T Conference

The Sci-T Conference is an integral part of the World Laureates Forum. It is open to students from high school and colleges who are passionate about science. This conference is committed to promoting dialogues between world laureates and young students and supporting scientific talents. Teenagers will come to the spotlight and take their “Your First Laureates Class” from scientists. The laureates’ lectures, scientific performances, interactive communications, and young students’ talent show will play the most beautiful melody of the forum.

Date and Time: 19:00-21:30, October 30, 2021

Venue: Dishui Lake Center, Crowne Plaza Shanghai Harbour City, Shanghai Dishui Lake (No. 1 South Island, Harbour City, Pudong New Area, Shanghai)

2 The Opening Ceremony of the 4th World Laureates Forum & The Keynote Session of "Open Science: Build an Open Innovation Ecosystem"

Date and Time: 9:30-12:30, November 1, 2021

Venue: Dishui Lake Center, Crowne Plaza Shanghai Harbour City, Shanghai Dishui Lake (No. 1 South Island, Harbour City, Pudong New Area, Shanghai)

We look forward to your positive confirmation, an honor for us indeed.

World Laureates Forum

October21, 2021

 PLEASE NOTE

WLF4 is committed to providing the safest environment for our laureates and guests. To ensure the smoothest and most convenient experience entering the Forum, please carefully review the below before attending an event at the WLF4.

COVID-19 Test Results

A negative Nucleic Acid Test results in preceding 48 hours (paper or electronic proof), valid green Health Code and Travel History Code are required upon forum check-in;

A complete COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate (paper or electronic proof, the second injection must be completed for two-dose vaccines) is required when attending the 4th WLF Opening Ceremony (& Keynote Session) and WLA Closed-door Symposium;

Arrive Early

Due to the large crowds anticipated at the Forum, it is strongly recommended to arrive 30 minutes earlier than the scheduled time and at least 1 hour earlier on the Forum's opening day.

Thank you for your support!

The 4th World Laureates Forum

Date & Time: October 30-November 3, 2021

Venue: Dishui Lake Center, Crowne Plaza Shanghai Harbour City, Shanghai Dishui Lake

(No. 1 South Island, Harbour City, Pudong New Area, Shanghai)

The Information Office of Shanghai Municipality

October 26, 2021