To commemorate the “International Year of Quantum Science and Technology,” the HK Forum on Quantomology was grandly held on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at the Rayson Huang Theatre of the University of Hong Kong. The forum brought together top scholars and industry leaders from around the world, creating a star-studded event that featured in-depth discussions on cutting-edge developments and interdisciplinary collaborations in quantum science. The event concluded with resounding success.
The forum opened with a welcome address by Prof. Xiang Zhang JP, President of the University of Hong Kong. He emphasized that the university’s “Vision 2026–2035: Creating Impact Through Leadership” outlines its strategic direction to become a world-class institution that leads globally and shapes the future of humanity. He noted that HKU is increasing investment in interdisciplinary research and emerging technologies, particularly in quantum science and artificial intelligence, to tackle major global challenges.
Prof. Qikun Xue, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Director of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Quantum Science Center, also delivered a speech online. He expressed his delight at the gathering of distinguished guests to celebrate the official establishment of the Hong Kong Branch of the Greater Bay Area Quantum Science Center. Reflecting on the center’s founding in 2023, Prof. Xue highlighted its mission to leverage regional strengths and advance quantum science. He noted a major milestone in December 2024 when the Hong Kong Branch received official approval. He expressed hope that the branch would become a vital platform for integrating research efforts across Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, fostering deeper collaboration.
The forum also received strong support from the Hong Kong SAR Government. Ms. Lillian Cheong, JP, Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, HKSAR government attended the event and officiated the inauguration ceremony of the Hong Kong Branch. In her speech, she emphasized that the forum, as a key celebration of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, successfully brought together global academic and industry leaders, injecting powerful momentum into Hong Kong’s development as an international innovation and technology hub. She reaffirmed the government’s commitment to building a robust innovation and technology ecosystem and called on all sectors of society to work together to create a bright future for Hong Kong’s tech development.
The forum featured an impressive lineup of keynote speakers, including:
– Prof. Richard Jozsa, University of Cambridge, FRS, UK
– Prof. Qikun Xue, Director of QSC & President of SUSTech, MCAS, China
– Prof. Donglai Feng, President, ShanghaiTech University, MCAS, China
– Prof. Xiangang Wan, Chang-Jiang Professor, Nanjing University, China
Attendees expressed that the insights shared by the speakers were deeply inspiring.
The afternoon’s invited talks were equally engaging, with speakers including:
– Prof. Xianmin Jin (Turing Quantum and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China)
– Prof. Jeff Ou (City University of Hong Kong, HKSAR)
– Prof. Nicholas Xuanlai Fang (The University of Hong Kong, HKSAR)
– Prof. Jianhua Hao (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HKSAR)
– Prof. Sen Yang (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, HKSAR)
– Prof. Tian Lan (The Chinese University of Hong Kong, HKSAR)
The highly anticipated roundtable forum brought the event to a climax. Prominent guests engaged in lively discussions on the future of quantum technology, international collaboration, and industrial applications, sparking a vibrant exchange of ideas. Roundtable participants included:
– Prof. Richard Jozsa (University of Cambridge, FRS, UK)
– Prof. Donglai Feng (President, ShanghaiTech University, MCAS, China)
– Prof. Jinfeng Jia (Vice President, Southern University of Science and Technology, MCAS, China)
– Prof. Xianmin Jin (Turing Quantum & Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China)
– Prof. Jeff Ou (City University of Hong Kong, HKSAR)
– Prof. Xuanlai Fang (The University of Hong Kong, HKSAR)
The roundtable forum was moderated by Prof. Sen Yang of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. The lively atmosphere fully showcased the vibrant growth and promising future of the quantum science field.
This forum not only celebrates the International Year of Quantum Science, but also marks Hong Kong’s emergence onto the global stage in the field of quantum research. The organizers expressed hope for more collaborations in the future to drive quantum innovation across the Greater Bay Area.
【香港讯】为庆祝“国际量子科学与技术年”，香港量子学论坛于2025年11月23日（星期日）假香港大学黄丽松讲堂隆重举行。论坛汇聚多位来自海内外的顶尖学者与业界精英，星光熠熠，围绕量子科学的前沿发展与跨界合作展开深入探讨，活动取得圆满成功。
论坛伊始，香港大学校长张翔教授致欢迎辞。他指出，香港大学《2026–2035愿景：以领导力创造影响》确立了学校的发展方向，致力于成为引领全球、改变人类未来的世界一流大学。港大正加大对跨学科研究和新兴技术的投入，尤其是在量子科学与人工智能领域，以应对全球重大挑战。
中国科学院院士、粤港澳大湾区量子科学中心主任薛其坤教授亦在线上发表致辞。他表示，众嘉宾齐聚一堂，共同庆祝大湾区量子科学中心香港分中心的正式成立。薛教授回顾中心自2023年成立以来，始终致力于汇聚区域优势，推动量子科学发展，并在2024年12月迎来重要里程碑——香港分中心获批设立。他期望该分中心成为融合香港与大湾区科研力量的重要平台，推动更深层次的合作。
本次论坛亦获得香港特区政府的大力支持。创新科技及工业局副局长张曼莉女士亲临出席，并担任香港分中心揭牌仪式的主礼嘉宾。她在致辞中表示，论坛作为国际量子科学与技术年庆祝活动的重要组成部分，成功汇聚全球顶尖学者与业界翘楚，为香港建设国际创新科技中心注入强大动能。她强调，特区政府将继续积极推动创新科技生态建设，期望社会各界携手并进，共创香港科技发展的美好未来。
论坛主旨演讲嘉宾阵容强大，包括：
– Richard Jozsa (教授英国剑桥大学、英国皇家学会院士)
– 薛其坤 教授 (中国科学院院士、南方科技大学校长)
– 封东来 教授 (中国科学院院士、上海科技大学校长)
– 万贤纲 教授 (中国南京大学长江特聘教授)
与会者纷纷表示，嘉宾们的真知灼见令人深受启发。
下午的特邀演讲同样精彩纷呈，讲者包括：
– 金贤敏 教授（图灵量子与上海交通大学）
– 区泽宇 教授（香港城市大学）
– 方绚莱 教授（香港大学）
– 郝建华 教授（香港理工大学）
– 杨森 教授（香港科技大学）
– 兰天 教授（香港中文大学）
此外，备受期待的圆桌论坛更是将论坛气氛推向高潮。多位重量级嘉宾围绕量子科技的未来发展、国际合作与产业应用等议题展开热烈讨论，思想碰撞火花四溅。参与圆桌论坛的嘉宾包括：
– Richard Jozsa 教授（剑桥大学，英国皇家学会院士）
– 封东来 教授（上海科技大学校长，中国科学院院士）
– 贾金锋 教授（南方科技大学副校长，中国科学院院士）
– 金贤敏 教授（图灵量子与上海交通大学）
– 区泽宇 教授（香港城市大学）
– 方绚莱 教授（香港大学）
圆桌论坛由香港科技大学杨森教授主持，现场气氛热烈，充分展现了量子科学领域的蓬勃发展与广阔前景。
此次论坛不仅庆祝量子科学年，更标志香港在量子领域迈向国际舞台。主办方表示，期待未来更多合作，推动大湾区量子创新。
