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The HK Institute of Quantum Science & Technology is proud to be a co-organizer of the upcoming 2026 Joint Annual Conference of Physical Societies in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, which will be held at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) from July 14 to July 18, 2026. The conference will be held at Rayson Huang Theatre, Main Campus, The University of Hong Kong (HKU). This premier regional forum brings together physics professionals, researchers, students, and industry experts across Hong Kong, Guangdong, and Macau to engage in thematic discussions, share cutting-edge research, and foster collaboration within the physics community. The conference aims to strengthen regional academic ties and promote innovative exchanges that will advance the field of physics and related sciences. The event is organized in partnership with the Physical Society of Hong Kong, Guangdong Physics Society, The Physical Society of Macau, the Quantum Science Centre of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and Qebula Mind Limited. The conference will cover a broad range of key topics, including: • Atomic, Molecular, Optical, and Quantum Physics • Condensed Matter and Statistical Physics • Materials Physics and Engineering • Biophysics and Soft Matter • Astrophysics and Astronomy • Scattering, Particle, Nuclear, and Plasma Physics • Interdisciplinary and Applied Physics • Physics Education We invite all interested parties to participate in this exciting gathering and look forward to welcoming the global physics community to Hong Kong for this outstanding event. For more details and to participate, please refer to the official poster and event information at YGA 2026 Website (https://www.qebulamind.com/yga2026).

The HK Institute of Quantum Science & Technology (HKIQST) proudly congratulates our esteemed fellow Professor Yao Wang, on receiving the Certificate of Merit at the Fourth National Award for Excellence in Innovation. This esteemed accolade honors Professor Wang’s remarkable contributions to valley optoelectronics in two-dimensional semiconductors and highlights his influential role in advancing frontier scientific research. Held every three years, the National Award for Excellence in Innovation is jointly organized by leading Chinese agencies including the China Association for Science and Technology, the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, and the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council. It recognizes exceptional achievements across various domains such as fundamental research, technological breakthroughs, engineering innovations, technology transfer, and social contributions. Professor Wang’s recognition underscores his sustained research excellence and significant academic influence in this rapidly evolving field. The award ceremony took place on 30 May at the National Communication Center for Science and Technology in Beijing. Professor Yao Wang’s research career is distinguished by his pioneering work in condensed matter physics, quantum materials, and optics, with a particular focus on two-dimensional materials and heterostructures. His investigations into exploiting the “valley” quantum degree of freedom of electrons have opened new pathways in the development of future optoelectronic devices. His scientific contributions have greatly advanced understanding in this frontier area and set the stage for innovative applications in quantum technology. Since joining HKU in 2008, Professor Wang has garnered numerous accolades for his research excellence, including being named a Highly Cited Researcher by Clarivate for eight consecutive years from 2018 to 2025. His achievements have also been recognized through prestigious awards such as the Huang Kun Physics Award, the Xplorer Prize, the Nishina Asia Award, and the Croucher Innovation Award. He is a Fellow of both the American Physical Society and Optica, reflecting his international stature in the scientific community. The recognition from the National Award for Excellence in Innovation affirms Professor Wang’s outstanding contributions to science and technology and reinforces HKU’s position as a leader in fundamental research. This achievement exemplifies the institute’s commitment to fostering scientific breakthroughs that have both national and global impact. HKIQST is honored to celebrate Professor Yao Wang’s distinguished achievement, which exemplifies the institute’s dedication to supporting pioneering research and nurturing scientific talent in quantum science and technology. We look forward to furthering our mission of advancing cutting-edge research and innovation in this vital frontier of science.

The Physical Review Workshop is a high-end academic event series initiated by the American Physical Society, dedicated to gathering top global experts in condensed matter, quantum materials and related frontier fields for in-depth academic exchanges and frontier research discussions. The series has successfully held two authoritative sessions in mainland China before. The first was hosted in 2019, focusing on new frontiers of superconductivity; the second took place in 2021, centering on quantum materials, magnetism and spintronics. Both sessions have built a solid academic reputation, promoted interdisciplinary collaboration, and effectively strengthened academic links between Chinese and international researchers. Continuing the high-standard tradition of the series, this upcoming workshop will be jointly held by the American Physical Society, the University of Hong Kong, and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Quantum Science Center in Hong Kong in early June this year. It will focus on Optical Quantum Materials, aiming to inherit the series’ academic positioning and further expand international academic cooperation in the Greater Bay Area.