Young Innovative Researcher Lecture Series 2025

Join us for the Young Innovative Researcher Lecture Series 2025!

Are you ready to explore an innovation-driven early career? You are cordially invited to the Young Innovative Researcher Lecture Series - the lecture series that share insights and celebrate groundbreaking innovations shaping our future.

What to Expect:

Networking Opportunities: Connect with leading researchers, YIRA awardees and MIT Technology Review & Innovator under 35 (TR35) to expand your professional network.

Inspiring Dialogue: Hear from our distinguished speakers and get inspired on how to navigate your innovation journey.

• Prof. Zhang Chengqi, Chair Professor of Artificial Intelligence, Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence and Director of Shenzhen Research Institute, PolyU
• Mr. Vincent Chen, Co-founder of MIT Technology Review Chinese version & DeepTech
• Dr. Kathy Kai Leng, Assistant Dean of Faculty of Science, Assistant Professor of the Department of Applied Physics, PolyU; awardee of string of awards including YIRA, TR35, Croucher Tak Wah Mak Innovation Award etc.

Thought-provoking Topics: Delve into challenges and opportunities, collaboration and impact building…and many more.

Interactive Sessions: Engage with speakers through panel discussions and Q&A sessions, and gain insights into technology innovation.

Who Should Attend:

• PolyU early-career researchers eager to learn and explore new research avenues.
• Anyone passionate about innovation.