2025 Global Young Talents Carnival: HKUST(GZ) Awaits You!

At the crucial juncture of global transformation and technological revolution, China is building a global innovation hub with its "strengthening the nation through talent development" strategy. The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), as an international center for science and technology innovation, is rapidly attracting global intellectual capital. Against this backdrop, the 2025 Global Young Talents Carnival — hosted jointly by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) (HKUST(GZ)) and the Marie Curie Alumni Association (China Chapter) — is set to commence in the GBA. 

Guiding Units

Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, Service Center for Overseas-educated Scholars and Experts

Ministry of Education, Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange

Host Units

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) (HKUST(GZ))

Marie Curie Alumni Association (China Chapter)

Event Highlights

Build a Global Elite Academic Network

Bringing together outstanding young scholars from top universities and research institutions around the world;

Engage in face-to-face dialogue with leading European scientists and core members of the EU’s Horizon Program, unlocking a ‘green channel’ to Europe's research ecosystem.

Create a Powerful Magnet for Interdisciplinary Innovation

Focusing on cutting-edge science and technology, the event spans dozens of interdisciplinary fields, including artificial intelligence, quantum technology, advanced materials, biomedicine, and carbon neutrality and so on—covering the full spectrum from hard tech to soft science.

Provide Personalized Career Development Guidance

Face-to-face exchanges with leading academics, with tailored guidance on applying for Chinese and European research grants and talent programs;

Direct matchmaking with top sci-tech enterprises and entrepreneurial resources in the Greater Bay Area;

Authoritative insights into the latest talent policies in both the  Greater Bay Area and Europe.

Immersive the Greater Bay Area Experience

On-site visits to world-class research facilities at HKUST(GZ);

Exploration of Nansha’s innovation ecosystem;

International scholars’ networking party and in-depth experience of Lingnan culture.

Event Guide

Who are expected

Outstanding young scholars (PhD candidates or postdoctoral researchers) from domestic and international universities and research institutions, with original achievements in relevant fields;

Alumni of the Marie Curie Scholars.

Event Schedule

Time: Early August 2025 (Exact dates to be announced soon — stay tuned)

Venue: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) Campus

Location: Qingsheng Hub Area, Nansha District, Guangzhou

Direct access via Guangzhou Metro Line 4.

Proximity to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

Important Notice: 

Seats are limited. Formal invited attendees will have their round-trip travel expenses, plus accommodation and meals during the event, covered by the organizers.

Registration Channel:

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https://www.acabridge.net/#/s/QGZKbzfN

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Event Contacts:

Email: talentsforum@hkust-gz.edu.cn

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Join Us in the GBA

Create the Future Together

Global talents, the Greater Bay Area’s fertile ground for innovation is ready for you to plant the seeds of your dreams!

We warmly invite you to join this intercontinental global youth exchange event, where you can connect resources, spark ideas, and incubate the future in the heart of the Greater Bay Area!